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    Emergency!!!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by NeRo45, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. NeRo45

    NeRo45 Notebook Evangelist

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    HEy all I have a T61p and I recently dropped it from the coffee table. When I started it up it gets stuck on the Windows loading bar thing. I have Vista x64, 4gb RAM, 2.6 C2D, 200gb HDD. I tried taking out the RAM and the HD and putting it back in but it doesnt work. I dont know what to do to fix this. Please, anyhelp is greatly appreciated as this is truely an emergency
     
    NeRo45, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If it was on, you can count on the HDD being damaged. Get your data off of it. The HDD might already be nearly dead, which is why the OS won't load.

    In any event, something was seriously damaged. You'll have to get it fixed by Levono.
     
    Greg, Jul 22, 2008
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    Thanks Greg. I called Lenovo and set everything up with them. Talk about great customer support! ANyways they said it will take about 5-7 business days to fix so I will be waiting patiently. Thanks again
     
    NeRo45, Jul 22, 2008
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    try booting it from a linux disc to just see whats wrong if its just the harddrive
     
    gogo2390, Jul 22, 2008
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    did you try using safe mode to try and do a scandisk? try that or use hiren's boot disc to scan for errors.

    even if you are having lenovo fix it, get your data off. the repair center might delete your stuff

    good luck
     
    batman5315, Jul 22, 2008
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    you dont have accidental do you?
     
    gogo2390, Jul 23, 2008
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    He/She/It better have the accidental. If not, it's a pretty STUPID move to send it in for repairs beings its more than likely the hard drive which can be had for about $100 on ebay. By sending it in without accidental they will more than likely 1) invalidate their warranty 2) pay an arm and a leg to have the HDD replaced and 3) pay a hefty sum to get it back under warranty.

    Would have been much better to diagnose and see if the HDD was the culprit and take it on the chin (my guess).
     
    ela2, Jul 23, 2008
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