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what does error code HD521-2W

Anonymous
2009-12-01T00:35:35+00:00

how do I fix error code HD521-2W

Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2009-12-01T14:58:09+00:00

    Test the hard drive with a diagnostic utility downloaded from the drive mftr.'s website or use Seagate's SeaTools For DOS. You will create a bootable CD with the file you download. You will need third-party burning software to do this such as Roxio, Nero, or the free ImgBurn. Burn as an image, not as data.

    http://www.imgburn.com

    http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/seatools/seatooldreg

    http://seagate.custkb.com/seagate/crm/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=201271 (how-to)

    Boot with the CD you made and do a thorough test of the drive. If it fails any physical tests, replace it.

    If you can't do the testing yourself and/or are uncomfortable opening your computer, take the machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local equivalent of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). If possible, have all your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop.

    MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

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