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  1. 07-26-2003, 05:07 AM #1
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    Did my used IBM hdd just die on me?

    I spent 3 hours installing windows on her then when I was about to install aol it gave some error so I reboot and says I/O system disk invalad or something, I cant get to windows anymore with that IBM drive of mine. Is it a clicking sound if I touch the drive and feel something like tapping wood while feeling the drive? could some seller have sold me a dieing drive? I got it for 95 cents though but man thats no fair
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  2. 07-26-2003, 09:38 AM #2
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    you cheap little punk . of course it is dead, it is an ibm first of all, and second you got it from some guy that gave it to you for 95 cents. get a clue
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  3. 07-26-2003, 11:31 AM #3
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    Cool do a zero fill

    format, then run the IBM diagnostic utility to check fitness.

    more than likely it is still under warranty (the older drives had a three year warranty).

    just go to website, punch in the serial number, it will tell you if it is still under warranty, if so, you got a new or refurbished HD coming to you with the exchange.

    good luck.

    .95, what did you expect???

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  4. 07-26-2003, 11:35 AM #4
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    Re: do a zero fill

    Originally posted by bldegle2
    format, then run the IBM diagnostic utility to check fitness.

    more than likely it is still under warranty (the older drives had a three year warranty).

    just go to website, punch in the serial number, it will tell you if it is still under warranty, if so, you got a new or refurbished HD coming to you with the exchange.

    good luck.

    .95, what did you expect???

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    true, but you will only get another ibm in return. oh well, I guess the 120 and 180 gxps are too bad.
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  6. 07-27-2003, 12:21 AM #5
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    Ha! Yeah that hard drives dead. I guess you can RMA the hard drive. That's a pretty kickass deal though!
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  7. 07-27-2003, 09:03 AM #6
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    My 180GXP runs just fine. I am happy with it. I havent had any troubles with IBM.
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  8. 07-27-2003, 11:06 AM #7
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    Originally posted by sense
    My 180GXP runs just fine. I am happy with it. I havent had any troubles with IBM.
    That's the same model that they sent me as a replacement when my 75GXP died. No probs so far.

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