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here a similar Q :<br />
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<a href="http://www.techsupportforum.com/computer/topic/45632-1.html" rel="ugc">http://www.techsupportforum.com/computer/topic/45632-1.html</a><br />
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and you can test the drive also on another PC if you want, with the use of a 2.5 to 3.5 cable adaptor<br />
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you can also take the drive out and boot, or boot from a bootable cd, like windows cd ( you may have to change the boot order in the bios to do that)
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here a similar Q :

http://www.techsupportforum.com/computer/topic/45632-1.html [http://www.techsupportforum.com/computer/topic/45632-1.html]

and you can test the drive also on another PC if you want, with the use of a 2.5 to 3.5 cable adaptor

you can also take the drive out and boot, or boot from a bootable cd, like windows cd ( you may have to change the boot order in the bios to do that)

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Thanks Nobus,<br />
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It turned out that I was able to start it after having it trying to restart itself all day. I will keep these references handy. I guess it maybe cheaper for Dell to send me a new drive then to go into major tests. Either way, I am now armed with more info. for next time. Thanks
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Thanks Nobus,

It turned out that I was able to start it after having it trying to restart itself all day. I will keep these references handy. I guess it maybe cheaper for Dell to send me a new drive then to go into major tests. Either way, I am now armed with more info. for next time. Thanks

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why don't you test them yourself?
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Hi All,<br />
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This is a last ditch effort to recover my laptop before Dell replaces the harddive.<br />
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When I do a boot test, I get an failure for the DST Short Status Test<br />
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Error Code 1000-0145<br />
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It beeps once...then 4 times...then 5 times<br />
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Is there anything I can do?
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Hi All,

This is a last ditch effort to recover my laptop before Dell replaces the harddive.

When I do a boot test, I get an failure for the DST Short Status Test

Error Code 1000-0145

It beeps once...then 4 times...then 5 times

Is there anything I can do?

Hardive DST Failure

A laptop or notebook is a portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable for mobile use. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and notebooks, the former being bigger and heavier than the latter, there is often no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, and for personal multimedia. A laptop combines the components, inputs, outputs and capabilities of a desktop computer, including the display screen, speakers, a keyboard, and pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad) into a single unit. The device can be powered either from a rechargeable battery or by mains electricity from an AC adapter.