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OPU Test Failure 2000-0147 25650

Hello, I have a Dell Inspiron N5110 running Windows 7.I recently ran Windows Updates and now my DVD-RW Drive: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GT32N has stopped working.In Windows I get a "Please Insert Disk" in drive...

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Firmware Driver Upgrade Failure

Hello:I downloaded and installed the latest firmware for my Seagate HDD ( Seagate ST31000524AS Firmware Update)   It downloaded and installed without errors, however, when I boot up my desktop it says...

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Hard drive failing where do I get a copy of operating system

I need to replace the hard driver for my inspiron 570.I don't remember receiving the  Dell Operqating ysytem disc or the Dell Drivers and utilities Disc with computer. I saw a software donwload session...

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N7010 hdd password

customer brought in a N7010, service code 8WZGTN1 with the hdd locked - after three attempts it gives a hash# of 12885 Customer swears they did not enter a lock code in the bios, but its there now   -...

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Anyway to enable self-encrypting drive under Linux (Red Hat 6)?

Hi,I have a dell latitude E6420 which comes with a Seagate Momentus drive which supports self-encryption. Dell provides the Data Protection | Access client for Windows platforms which allows you to...

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PLDS DVD+-RW DS-8A8SH not burning CD-R

I have an Inspiron One 2320 (Windows 7) with a PLDS DVD+-RW DS-8A8SH burner which reads all types of media but will not burn CD-R in iTunes, WMP or IE.  It has put out various error codes with the...

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Easier Boot from Second HDD

I recently purchased a slave SATA drive, and installed it into the 2nd drive bay in my laptop. Each has an OS on it and is bootable.However, when I press F12 to open boot options, it gives me+Hard Disk...

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Vostro V13 and Samsung 840 Basic Disque dur SSD 2.5´´ interne, 500 Go, Serial...

Hello,I want to upgrade my Vostro V13 HDD  =>  SSD   serial ATA 3 Samsung SSD drive ref MZ-7TD500BWSamsung 840 Basic HD  SSD 2.5´´ interne, 500 Go, Serial ATA III/6G/600was it possible  ?have you...

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Hard drive online, but not visible in Windows Explorer

Hi guys, I need a little bit of help.Today I installed an old 80gb Maxtor Diamondmax 10 PATA hard drive into my other PC, a Dell Inspiron 530, as a second HDD. I had to order some new parts to actually...

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Apps stored on hard drive?

In Windows 8, where are the apps stored on the hard drive? I can't seem to open a .mobi file - it can't locate the Kindle app.

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Replacing my old laptop hard drive with a Samsung 128 GB HD

I don't know how can I swap the SSD hard drive that i just bought. I noticed that the pins are different from my old hard drive.... Please advise..Robert O.

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How to find whether SSD of my inspiron 15R SE 7520 is really working?

Dear Team, I have recently purchased dell inspiron 15R SE 7520 machine. Below are the configuration detalis:1. Core i7 3632QM Processor 2. 8GB RAM3. 1TB Hard disk 4. 32GB SSD6. Intel 7 Series/C216...

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How to transfer Windows to a new HD

Just bought 2 refurbished Optiplex 745 computers - now I need to know if it's possible to get Windows 7(which the new machines came with installed) onto the 500 gig HD which came out of my old machine....

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Can't Use Second 250GB HDD

I have an Alienware Mx17 laptop with dual 250GB HDD's.  I recently had to do a complete reinstall of Windows 7 and all Dell/Alienware software and drivers.  After the install I can no longer use my...

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mountable_boot_volume 0x00000Ed, Bios does not see drive, missing flopy dr...

I'm helping a friend repair his computer and I'm running into several problem.It all started with the BSOD the message is Mountable_Boot_Volume 0x00000ED, I checked the cable and is ok and seated...

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HDD replacement

I replaced two 500GB SATA drives in a Precision t5600 with two 2TB drives and now the BIOS doesn't recognize the drives.

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CD/DVD RW issues

Hello All:Customer Care board directed me here.  I hate to post an old problem, but I'm really pressed for time to correct this problem.  I appreciate anything this board can do to help.My CD/DVD RW...

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To Chris M

Wondered if that was for my benefit with my CD/DVD problems.The first program identified the drive perfectly.I don't even know if it is a BlueRay player---and I doubt it.  I didn't have the need so I...

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replaced hard drive - need to format??

I hope I've posted in the right area.I've just replaced the hard drive in an Inspiron N5010, with exactly the same model of drive that came out of it.  Once drive was installed I inserted the first of...

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Configuring RAID 1 on a 8700

I just got a new Dell 8700 with Windows 7 and a 2 TB Seagate drive.  I am trying to install and configure an identical Seagate drive for RAID 1.  I read a similar post for the 8500 that was helpful,...

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