computer crashed. hard drive DST short test failed...please help

shalins · Jul 30, 2010

Computer crashed about two hrs ago. I have NO ides what to do. I pushed F12 then decided to run Pre-boot system assesment scan. Computer started beeping loudly at me, then hard drive DST short test failed error popped up. I can't get windows to start up normally or anything....idk what to do? Any advice would b helpfull! I'm curenly typing from my blackberry phone, to find some answers on what I can do.
My computer is a Dell E1505 laptop. Running windows vista.

Thanks!

plodr · Jul 30, 2010

If the hard drive failed, look at getting a replacement hard drive.

You can remove the damaged hard drive and perhaps hook it up to another computer to see if you can grab files that you want to save.

What sort of disks came with the computer? Did you create any rescue disks? Do you have a recent image? If you have an image, what program did you use to create it?

shalins · Jul 30, 2010

Hard drive I'm sure is fried! I have tried to boot computer normally and repair mode. Nothing is working.
If I have to buy a new hard drive wouldn't it b better to just buy a new laptop?
Idk what you mean by image? And I can not get any of the disc to run........windows is not starting up at ALL. Thanks for you help and advise. : )

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