"disk read error occurred" on boot

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by BubbleBlower, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. BubbleBlower

    BubbleBlower Private E-2

    Hi Guys

    I have a strange version of this error. It is strange because it is intermittent. Sometimes the pc boots, sometimes it doesn't.

    When it doesn't it displays either the above error or it cannot find the master disk. Any suggestions as to where I should be looking?
     
    BubbleBlower, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. rjc862003

    rjc862003 Corporal

    hard drive and/or Controler is failing

    BACK UP ALL DATA IMMEDIATELY

    and replace the hard drive
     
    rjc862003, Aug 11, 2009
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  3. BubbleBlower

    BubbleBlower Private E-2

    That is what my thoughts were, so have already told my mate to back up anything they don't wish to lose.

    When I actually get hold of the pc I will run some diagnostics on the drive.
     
    BubbleBlower, Aug 11, 2009
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  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Would a bad cable cause the above error? I'm asking because I'd first replace the ribbon cable just to rule that out.
     
    plodr, Aug 11, 2009
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  5. BubbleBlower

    BubbleBlower Private E-2

    Not a bad idea plodr but I must admit I haven't yet had a Sata lead go wrong.
     
    BubbleBlower, Aug 12, 2009
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  6. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Ah, I've heard that the SATA cables can work out of the connector a lot easier than IDE. Open up the computer and be sure the cable is firmly attached.
     
    plodr, Aug 12, 2009
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