@Soundofstereos It's not required; I simply suggest a backup first JUST IN CASE something goes wrong. Online backup is fine if you make sure to backup all that is important to you (see OnlineBackupSpot(dot)com).
@2468manfan Unfortunately you have to buy a hard drive and an operating system. You can often buy Windows at a reduced price (OEM version) if you buy with a piece of hardware such as a hard drive.
@FreeCompConsultant I sort of have the same issue; I have a an laptop, with a drive, and a new laptop without one. Can I simply put the old in the new, or are there other things I have to do to not screw it up?
@FreeCompConsultant when i go on my laptop when i enter the user everything is black and u cant see anything what do i do i tried to wait i waited for like 2 hours plz help
Is it possible to FIX a disk drive? I have a toshiba satellite a105 s2131 series, and i dont have any money to buy a disk drive... Please help me!! my drive has been fu****d up and i need my laptop for school... thanks!! =)
Thanks, will try and clean it and see if it will improve, but this happen to me with a sony, exact same thing contacted sony help line at a premium and was told the cd wasn't working and a replacment can be sent at a charge. Funny how these recovery cd always seems to not work when you need them to. I ended buying a osm cd of ebay in the end cos it worked out cheaper. If your soulution don't work might have to do the same for this hp too. Think these companys are ripping us off
Hi got the hard drive, but it keeps saying no bootable device-- insert boot disk and press any key. Went to BIOS setup selected cd/dvd-rom in boot order still saying same thing, the recovery cd is in the drive. Please can you advise, thanks Bruce
@brucie239 Always possible that the CD is bad or, maybe the CD Drive is dirty or dead. I often have to clean CD drives (with a cleaning CD) in order to get them to work properly.
hi need to change a hard drive on a hp persario a900 laptop the current hard drive is 160gb sata 3 5400rpm, Can I use a 7200rpm drive as a replacement? Got recovery disk so will install vista once I get drive.
The hard drive in my laptop seems to be working all the time. The symbol for the drive is blinking all the time, is there something wrong with my hard drive or laptop?
Recently bought a used Toshiba laptop. A friend had to order new Windows Vista Home Premuim discs since I didnt get them and the computer was having problems. He fixed it and everything looked alright. Two days later, I am now getting a notice that there is a hard disk problem, and that I need to backup my files. I believe I have backed up the files successfully, but now how do I repair the hard disk?
hey i got a problem what i need to do after change the hard disk and it is empy, and i have no back up and no cd with clone setings ,what i need to do please tell me you seriusly will help me with it. please. or how to make it work .???please
yo, my computer is totaly messed up too but if you do get a new hard drive, depending on how messed ur comp is,you should be able to just call your co mputer provider (like technical support) to help you set up the new hard drive. becuz with mine the hard drive was faulty so i got sent a new one and my computer cant detect it, so u may have the same problem.
Hi, mine isn't as easy as yours, it's a HP Pavillion TX1000, and there's the grip thing and all....I could take it out but I don't know how to put it back in! Help!
Do you know or some one knows how to replace the hardrive on a hp pavilion xh136? the harddrive is not where most are, I think is under the keyboard and is giving me a hard time, great video !
Do you know or some one knows how to replace the hardrive on a hp pavilion xh136? the harddrive is not where most are, I think is under the keyboard and is giving me a hard time, great video !
I normally think of a caddy as a "tray" that the drive sits in, attaching with 4 screws. This is barely a piece of plastic lined with a little metal with knob on on side and a screw on the other. You could actually install the drive without it on this machine.
If I don't need the files on the old HD, i don't have to backup anything, right?
AnhKhaLe 1 month ago
@AnhKhaLe Correct
FreeCompConsultant 1 month ago
So if I wanted to replace an existing HDD I would have to have a separate copy of all the files first on a USB or something?
Soundofstereos 4 months ago
@Soundofstereos It's not required; I simply suggest a backup first JUST IN CASE something goes wrong. Online backup is fine if you make sure to backup all that is important to you (see OnlineBackupSpot(dot)com).
FreeCompConsultant 4 months ago
i just got a computer and it turn out it has no hard drive and when i turn it on it says no operating system found so what i do plz help
2468manfan 6 months ago
@2468manfan Unfortunately you have to buy a hard drive and an operating system. You can often buy Windows at a reduced price (OEM version) if you buy with a piece of hardware such as a hard drive.
FreeCompConsultant 6 months ago
@FreeCompConsultant I sort of have the same issue; I have a an laptop, with a drive, and a new laptop without one. Can I simply put the old in the new, or are there other things I have to do to not screw it up?
flyingpeacocktents 4 months ago
@flyingpeacocktents Both must be the same interface (IDE vs SATA), if you just want the drive to work.
If you want Windows to work, the laptops must be close to identical.
FreeCompConsultant 4 months ago
after i put the new hard drive do i need to buy a new windows for it?
francis1010e 10 months ago
@francis1010e You can use the same copy of Windows previously used.
FreeCompConsultant 10 months ago
@FreeCompConsultant when i go on my laptop when i enter the user everything is black and u cant see anything what do i do i tried to wait i waited for like 2 hours plz help
MrBakugan290 9 months ago
@MrBakugan290 That's not much to go on. Head over to my support forum and I will try to help.
FreeComputerConsultant(dot)com/forum
FreeCompConsultant 9 months ago
can the d630 take a 7200rpm drive? yes it is sata like you showed so i know it would fit.
TheHolyheadshot 11 months ago
I have my new drive installed, but when I hit the power button to turn it on and restore, nothing happens. What do I do?
sk8rdman 1 year ago
@sk8rdman Please define 'nothing happens'. No power? No screen display? No indicator lights?
I can help you best at my support forum: FreeComputerConsultant(dot)com/forum
FreeCompConsultant 1 year ago
@FreeCompConsultant Nothing happens. No screen display, no lights, no anything.
sk8rdman 1 year ago
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Advanced Hard Drive Data Recovery Video Tutorial
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GheeTTo1 1 year ago
Is it possible to FIX a disk drive? I have a toshiba satellite a105 s2131 series, and i dont have any money to buy a disk drive... Please help me!! my drive has been fu****d up and i need my laptop for school... thanks!! =)
diaztchris57 1 year ago
@diaztchris57 Depends on what's wrong with it; if it's not spinning or making nasty noises, then no, you won't fix it.
If it's just data issues, then maybe. Come to my free support forum at FreeComputerConsultant (dot) com/forum
FreeCompConsultant 1 year ago
@diaztchris57 You can remove the hard drive and check the warranty online using the model number on the sticker
kkyy23 1 year ago
Thanks, will try and clean it and see if it will improve, but this happen to me with a sony, exact same thing contacted sony help line at a premium and was told the cd wasn't working and a replacment can be sent at a charge. Funny how these recovery cd always seems to not work when you need them to. I ended buying a osm cd of ebay in the end cos it worked out cheaper. If your soulution don't work might have to do the same for this hp too. Think these companys are ripping us off
brucie239 1 year ago
Hi got the hard drive, but it keeps saying no bootable device-- insert boot disk and press any key. Went to BIOS setup selected cd/dvd-rom in boot order still saying same thing, the recovery cd is in the drive. Please can you advise, thanks Bruce
brucie239 1 year ago
@brucie239 Always possible that the CD is bad or, maybe the CD Drive is dirty or dead. I often have to clean CD drives (with a cleaning CD) in order to get them to work properly.
FreeCompConsultant 1 year ago
Hi. I put an SD card in the SD card slot and now its stuck! It will not get out.
Help!
Doofusinater 1 year ago
hi need to change a hard drive on a hp persario a900 laptop the current hard drive is 160gb sata 3 5400rpm, Can I use a 7200rpm drive as a replacement? Got recovery disk so will install vista once I get drive.
Thanks for help
Regards Bruce
brucie239 1 year ago
@brucie239 Yes, a 7200rpm drive will be better, but a SSD would be MUCH faster. Contact me at my support forum for help if you need it.
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FreeCompConsultant 1 year ago
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brucie239 1 year ago
Hi once I change the hard disk how do I initialize and format the disk, running vista and have the recovery disk.
brucie239 1 year ago
@brucie239 Did you try just installing Vista and letting Windows do the disk prep for you?
I have a separate video on how to initialize a hard disk.
FreeCompConsultant 1 year ago
The hard drive in my laptop seems to be working all the time. The symbol for the drive is blinking all the time, is there something wrong with my hard drive or laptop?
Do I need to change it?
Appreciated for help!
/Max
monsieurmax10 1 year ago
@monsieurmax10 Don't change it because the light is on. Does it make strange noises?
Chances are you have too much crapware or malware causing hard drive access continually.
FreeCompConsultant 1 year ago
Recently bought a used Toshiba laptop. A friend had to order new Windows Vista Home Premuim discs since I didnt get them and the computer was having problems. He fixed it and everything looked alright. Two days later, I am now getting a notice that there is a hard disk problem, and that I need to backup my files. I believe I have backed up the files successfully, but now how do I repair the hard disk?
OmwanaX 1 year ago
Where could a get a 4 GB laptop hard drive?
DownwardFamily 1 year ago
@DownwardFamily Why would you want one that small?
FreeCompConsultant 1 year ago
@DownwardFamily hahahahahahaha XD
poop333x2 1 year ago
@DownwardFamily Because I have a 1998 laptop hard drive that had a 4GB hard drive
DownwardFamily 1 year ago
you're a cery nice man and explain things quite well. thanks!
anitahyde 1 year ago
hey i got a problem what i need to do after change the hard disk and it is empy, and i have no back up and no cd with clone setings ,what i need to do please tell me you seriusly will help me with it. please. or how to make it work .???please
speak119 1 year ago
How much does a hard drive cost?
RorytheRetrokid 1 year ago
Does that laptop have 1 slot for RAM or 2 slots for RAM sticks?
maxamillion4536 2 years ago
my laptops messed up so if i get a new harddrive and put it in will my laptop be good again (will it be totaly restored)
TechAndGaming 2 years ago
yo, my computer is totaly messed up too but if you do get a new hard drive, depending on how messed ur comp is,you should be able to just call your co mputer provider (like technical support) to help you set up the new hard drive. becuz with mine the hard drive was faulty so i got sent a new one and my computer cant detect it, so u may have the same problem.
oy9090 2 years ago
yea, but you wont have any of your info or data. and just run an anti virus program you prbebly just have a virus from careless downloading.
maxamillion4536 2 years ago
what if your laptops HDD is falling out???
reviewy 2 years ago
Hi, mine isn't as easy as yours, it's a HP Pavillion TX1000, and there's the grip thing and all....I could take it out but I don't know how to put it back in! Help!
Btw. Good video (thumbs up).
sabrynarox 2 years ago
I just replaced the hard drive on my laptop. I will say it is/was way easier than I expected. Great video!
PrincessA724 2 years ago
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Do you know or some one knows how to replace the hardrive on a hp pavilion xh136? the harddrive is not where most are, I think is under the keyboard and is giving me a hard time, great video !
flaco198111 2 years ago
Do you know or some one knows how to replace the hardrive on a hp pavilion xh136? the harddrive is not where most are, I think is under the keyboard and is giving me a hard time, great video !
flaco198111 2 years ago
Bracket is the drive caddy
LiquidZ2k 2 years ago
I normally think of a caddy as a "tray" that the drive sits in, attaching with 4 screws. This is barely a piece of plastic lined with a little metal with knob on on side and a screw on the other. You could actually install the drive without it on this machine.
FreeCompConsultant 2 years ago