Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: anjasomething on December 15, 2005, 11:23:44 AM
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Hi there...
Can anyone help? I think I know what the error message means...but don't quite know how to fix it. Any Ideas? I am currently trying to find a system disk online - for this old laptop - maybe i don't need one??? Anyways...here's the problem>>>
On startup...the laptop counts up its memory and displays this error message:
HDC Error
Insert system disk in drive
I can access the Setup System and that seems to be about all!!? On the QuickRead Status Bar...it recognises/activates the Hard Drive and the Floppy Drive. My sister - who gave me the laptop to try to fix...said she use to get it going by leaving it in the airing cupboard - but this hasn't helped me so far!!
???So...any help is totally appreciated!!
Many thanks
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Dead or improperly connected hard drive. My money is on the former.
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You are undertaking a noble cause. This laptop originally ran Win 3.11 with a 75 Mhz processor and 500-700 MB hard drive.
You will find system info here: http://bitlink.ca/Library/Toshiba/T4850.SPC
And support, downloads, information and troubleshooting at the Toshiba Website (UK) here: http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/generic_content.jsp?service=UK&ID=Support_Homepage&cnt=GENERIC&key=Support_Homepage&banner_id=0000004e80
As above, I think you probably have a loose connection, but you could try conditioning it on the porch for a few days. :) I take it the airing closet is no longer available?
BTW - do you have a credit card type memory card? If so, make sure it is properly in place.
Dell
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Yes airing cupboard still avail lol....hard drive currently 'warming' in there! yes the memory card is credit card size. Thanks for your thoughts