error loading operating system

[Guest Ro]

i have a Dell 5150 Laptop

 

Getting error loading operating system when starting up

 

Ran Diagnostics with the following error IDE Device failed

 

PLEASE HELP

 

Fading fast

[Guest Bob I]

Re: error loading operating system

 

That mean the hard drive died. I would suggest contacting Dell to start

evaluating your options.

 

Ro wrote:

> i have a Dell 5150 Laptop

>

> Getting error loading operating system when starting up

>

> Ran Diagnostics with the following error IDE Device failed

>

> PLEASE HELP

>

> Fading fast

[Guest John John (MVP)]

Re: error loading operating system

 

Sounds like your hard drive is toast.

 

John

 

Ro wrote:

> i have a Dell 5150 Laptop

>

> Getting error loading operating system when starting up

>

> Ran Diagnostics with the following error IDE Device failed

>

> PLEASE HELP

>

> Fading fast