I ended up doing an error check earlier and the error code 2000-0146 popped up. The code came up with this: DST Log contains previous error.
Here's a few screenshots of my Event Viewer:
As you can see, i've got some HUGE problem on my computer.... just waiting on that blue screen of death now.
Take a look at this, Health Status: Caution. Yup, this confirms my hard drive is on the verge of death. I'm publicly logging this as proof of a crappy hard drive from Dell in my 2 1/2 year old Dell Inspiron E1705.
I don't know what to do now. I've read up, and some people have said to replace the hard drive. If I were to replace a new internal hard drive, any recommendations? I'm probably planning on getting a 320GB internal hard drive. HD must be 2.5'' SATA. Hope some of you can chime in!
3 comments:
Judging by the model number of your hard drive, it must be a Seagate. See if you can get a replacement hard drive from them even though you bought it with the laptop in the first place since they back their products up to five years.
I really appreciate the help!
Wow, I never thought about asking Seagate for a replacement hard drive. Good thinking there, thanks!! I'll pull out the hard drive when I'm free and check out the specs of it. I also heard taking out the hard drive and shooting some compressed air at it might help, is there any chance you can possibly confirm that this is okay?
I was also planning on getting an upgraded hard drive, possibly a 320GB instead of getting another 120GB hard drive... decisions, decisions! It might be time to upgrade since Cyber Monday is just around the corner.
Again, thanks!!
Eric
I don't believe shooting air at it would do any good since the HD itself doesn't have any openings. I recommend buying a shell and doing a data transfer before the HD stops spinning unless you have an external HD ready. Yeah, a 320GB HD is probably priced at 120GB HD was a few years ago haha. You're welcome, by the way. I hope everything works out. :)
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