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Old 06-19-2003, 09:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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My old computer wont start up!

Hi I have a very old "Packard Bell" computer that hasnt been booted up in three years. I tried to start it up today but it says:

Fixed disk 0 failure
Invalid configuration information - please run setup program

When I run the Phoenix SETUP Utility (Version 1.00) I get the error:
*Fixed disk failed initialzation. Review settings.

Ive tried a lot of the settings but I get this error every time i boot up. What should I try?
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Old 06-19-2003, 09:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Location: Colorado Springs, CO
try kicking it. (*in the monitor usually works for me*) If that doesn't work, you could use it as a fish tank or a plant potter.
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Old 06-19-2003, 09:57 AM   #3 (permalink)
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lol, thanks.. i guess heh

i need some serious help tho
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Old 06-19-2003, 10:26 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Location: Truro, Nova Scotia
I would imagen that after sitting for so long your hard drive would be either dead or very close. There not made to sit around for an extended amount of time if you have another HDD laying around try that one and see if it boots.
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Old 06-19-2003, 10:44 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Or, it could be that the IDE cable has come loose, maybe from the case getting moved around or whatever. Check all cable connections for secure fit.
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Old 06-19-2003, 11:52 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Ill try that bigblue thanks.
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Old 06-19-2003, 12:10 PM   #7 (permalink)
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1. Does the hard drive spin up on boot (at all)?
2. Are the cables tight?
3. Have you tried a new drive? New cable?

Just a thought...

Good luck!
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Old 06-19-2003, 01:42 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I would have tried pulling out the power cable and remove the bios battery. After that i would have tried replacing the hd ( as stated)..
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Old 06-19-2003, 02:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I bet the HD is toast. Steal another from somewhere and try it.
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Old 06-19-2003, 03:10 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Plenty of "reconditioned" drives around. Be careful where you shop, though. I bought one after an old 120mb drive (woo-hoo! big in its day) died and the "new" one died six months later. If you can get a new one (and it is compatible with your old puter board/cables/wah-iz-its) then do so. If not, and you don't want to put in a reconditioned one...then cannibalize it for parts and build a new one. Or use it as a planter
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Old 06-19-2003, 06:19 PM   #11 (permalink)
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try a boot disk (win98) get one from www.bootdisk.com and see if u can boot up to that
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Old 06-19-2003, 06:25 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Looks like all the bases are covered on this one.
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