Hardware problem ...

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by lovefinder, Aug 23, 2006.

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    If i try to open my PC , but it's stading 30 seconds at "detecting IDE drivers" and then show me this error" No valid primary 80 cable semiconductor found" , and the PC is locking down , is this meaning that my harddisk is fucked-up?!


    It's 6:00 AM here, and I am think I will comite suicide ! If my hard disk is gona, I lost 2-3 months of work :(
     
    lovefinder, Aug 23, 2006 IP
  2. ravianz

    ravianz Notable Member

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    #2
    just try to get your HDD check on some other system; i am also facing a bit similar problem but i have checkd and both of my hard drives are safe but system is unable to detect those; so for last three days i am using net in University campus
     
    ravianz, Aug 23, 2006 IP
  3. loopy62

    loopy62 Peon

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    #3
    sounds like you hdd cable is loose or you hdd is dead
     
    loopy62, Aug 23, 2006 IP
  4. lovefinder

    lovefinder Banned

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    #4
    MY HDD cable was very dead... :)
     
    lovefinder, Aug 24, 2006 IP
  5. The Webmaster

    The Webmaster IdeasOfOne

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    #5
    You are using ATA HDD..

    There are two possibilities -
    1) You have 80 conductor cable (ATA cable) and your cable is faulty
    Suggestion: replace your cable

    2) You have 40 conductor cable installed (Non-ATA IDE cable)
    Suggestion: Buy a new 80 conductor (ATA Standard) cable.
     
    The Webmaster, Aug 24, 2006 IP