When i try to boot up a message shows hard disk ###########595b the system primary HDD is protected by a password authentcation system. you cannot access data on this hard drive without the correct password. i dont know what the password is. then a ran a test and it says Dst short test fail error code 1000-0141. ieven tried to run a xp bootable disc and it says setup did not find any hard disks installed in your computer. Please help me try to fix my problem bye the way it is a dell latitude D505

Recommended Answers

All 2 Replies

Looks like some some connections have been shot in the m/c. Better show it to a good repair man an get it fixed. Doesnt look like a problem that can be fixed virtually on the net.

Your Hard Drive may need replacing.

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.