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by mightyyoungfai

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hi,
i need to know why my computer keeps on destroying my hdd? once i attach my new hdd to it, it can be dettected at all. that keeps me puzzle for a very long time.

i have 3 pc, all with the same spec. all running on network conneted to my home server. the problem start when one of the pc hdd fails, i toke the hdd for warranty and got a new one. so i attach the new hdd to one of my working computer and run symantec ghost on it.

after it had finished, i tested both hdd on the computer to see if it is working or not? it works. without any doubt i tranfer the hdd to the computer that without hdd, no mistake on putting back the hdd. but once i try to boot up it cant detect my hdd! checked everything that i could but still fails to detect my hdd, when i try to put another hdd to it, the results is same.

my problem is i cant get both of my hdd to be detected on the two computer? dont know why? i cant risk to test it on my another last computer.

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by queen1

Check your BIOS setting make sure it's auto detecting. Check jumper setting on the new drive is in proper postion ie:master\slave\cable select.

Good luck

by lizzy

Answer 1 is correct. Also check your ribbon cable in the other PC's to see if that is the problem. If not, it could be the slot that the ribbon cable connects to on the mother board which would mean that would need to be replaced via warranty as well.

by malkeetdxb

Also make sure the power cord ur are connecting
to your HD is working, try connecting
different power cord, it still it doen't work
try changing the power supply of this system.

Try & let me know the result.

rgds
malkeet

by orpheum

i still don't think people completely understand what steps you have been taking to troubleshoot your hdd, dude. you're grammar is quite confusing and i can't figure out what you're plugging where.

First of all, repeat your question by calling the hdd which is causing problems HDD #1.
Next, if you know the tricks of the BIOS settings and jumper settings (yes/no?), why the hell are you ghosting the drive from another source?!?! you're probably copying the MBR or SID which the BIOS doesn't really appreciate, now does it.
if you really know your ghost imaging, you have to supply some more details for anyone to attempt to answer this question, and good try answer #1 on the BIOS and jumper settings there, but it's clear that's a generic reply to non-detection - we can't understand the variables here, dude.
By the way, the 3 computers - are the motherboards identical models?
not looking for points here - just tryin' to help ya' out, son. be more specific with your situation. It probably isn't as bad as you think.
I'll be checking you all day!! Write back with the details.

by ddollinger

You did not state whether or not the 3 PCs are all the same make/model nor what O/S you are running. It is possible that the PC with the bad HDD is running off of a controller and the driver is not installed on the new HDD such as a Promise controller. If that is the case, you can fix it one of 2 ways. First insert the start-up disks (WIN2000 or XP), press the F6 key when it asks if additional devices need to be loaded (be quick it displays just before it begins loading devices and does not stay displayed for long). Once you have done that it will ask you for the manufacturer's diskette (which should have been supplied with your PC) and you load the controller from that. Other option is to look at your IDE ports, if you have 4 of them, then hook the HDD to the grey IDE ports (stnd IDE port), not the blue ones. This will allow the PC to boot and operate but will not allow you to utilize any the extended HDD features such as UDMA/Ultra 66, 100, etc.

by shadowworks_2000

this is a shot in the dark, I totaly agree with one answer here using ghost, now this is my sugestion, if you want the harddrive to be reconised in the one computer, put it there and stop going back and forth with it. after installing it in the comp you want it, try running an "fdisc" to get the stuff from ghost off from it, doing this you delete the partition(s) then recreate partition(s) then reboot,then format the partition(s), load the os then transfer files and all. beeing on a network should help that is if your running XP on everything.

by bryan_hartman

Lets take a look at this. First there is nothing wrong with using you ghost image. If the machines are identical all necessary drivers will be there. 2nd your bios doesnt care about your sid or where your mbr is located. You can have a 100 machines with the same sid and mbr as long as they are not put on a network that way. They will all operate. So you have a good hard drive we know that is good. So you need to look at the power to you hard drive. Is it spinning up? you can feel it and be able to tell. then look at the ribbon cable. If you use a known good then move on. then problem is most likely the motherboard. call the manufacturer of you pc and tell them the steps you have taken. They will probably send you a new one. They may have you try a couple of other minor things. But then send you a new motherboard. hope this helps

by morris46

ok! I had the same problem with one of my customers computers just last week. could not get the computer to see the HDD at all. After checking the power, Ribbon cable and IDE Controlers, I came to the conclution that it was the Motherboard was at fault. Call the guy who sold it to you and get a new motherboard. stop with the headache. tust me you will feel much better. I Promise.

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