Eeek! Laptop hard disk problem?

[Nanook]

Last night my lap did a security update when I went to shut it down. Usually it just does the update and shuts itself down after.

This morning I wake up to a hard disk problem message and now I keep getting them.

I have never seen this message before...now what?

[Nanook]

Re: Eeek! Laptop hard disk problem?

Thank God for warranty! Dell is setting up on site technician to install a new hard drive. Early next week already!

Whew, crisis averted...

Now my job is to back up my pics! I think I'll go get an external hard drive or a flash drive or something.

[halfwaytree]

Re: Eeek! Laptop hard disk problem?

Step 1 - what are the messages you are getting.

Step 2 - Can you do a system restore, back to when your computer was running fine?

Step 3 - Buy a Mac!!! <span style="font-style: italic">(Sorry, couldn't resist)</span>

[Nanook]

Re: Eeek! Laptop hard disk problem?

Thanks Milo. I ended up calling Dell since I knew it was under warranty. I had to install the drivers and utilities cd and run some diagnostics that took about 45 minutes. The hard drive is failing for certain so I get a new one and will hear from the field tech on Monday.

I was also having a problem with the keyboard that I wanted to address but first I wanted to get my new system up and running in case I had to bring the laptop somewhere. I don't have to go anywhere though, the new keyboard is coming with the new hard drive!

Nah, I don't need a Mac.

[j-kid]

Re: Eeek! Laptop hard disk problem?

LONG LIVE LINUX!