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My Pc Doesn't See My Hard Drive

#1 PCWorld

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Posted 20 February 2012 - 07:46 AM

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#2 oliverpowell

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Posted 20 February 2012 - 08:33 PM

This is due to of mis configured BIOS settings, hard disk overage, malfunctioned programs etc. So always prepare for this type of error if you are using Windows OS, take backup regularly to not pay any amount for your data.

#3 MichaelDewitt

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Posted 24 February 2012 - 07:00 AM

I use the ol, 'push and pray' method. Push the power button and pray it turns back on.

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Posted 24 February 2012 - 01:12 PM

This is a great article Lincoln,. Thanks so much for the useful information.

Brian

To ere is human, it takes a computer to realy mess things up.

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Posted 27 February 2012 - 03:48 AM

I used a USB adapter and used Ubuntu.Saw the pics just don't know how to get them off the drive, Any help would be great. Thanks

#6 jsoulesone

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Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:46 AM

Thanks for the info.

However, I've had similar issues when my PC would not recognize my hard drive and it was a matter of either cleaning the contacts on the HD or changing the cable from the MB to the HD. I usually try the cheapest fix before going on the to more difficult, and sometimes frustrating trouble- shooting methods.

#7 madooo12

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Posted 28 February 2012 - 12:48 AM

unplug, clean, replug

easiest way to fix anything

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Posted 28 February 2012 - 02:50 AM

BTW I've used this method to clean RAMs a week ago and they worked,

I just cleaned them with my fingers (no fancy cleaning solution or microfiber cloth needed) maybe alcohol could also be used to clean those things, I use it to clean my calculator from blue ink and dirt, cleaned my router, screen... with alcohol and it does a great job to remove any unwanted stuff (It can remove writing on the computer or stickers so be careful)

HDDs usually work without even cleaning