How can I test my harddrive cable in my laptop?
January 22nd, 2010 | 
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I keep getting the message NTRLD missing and I keep having to format and reinstalling windows xp. at the xp setup window I can’t use the "R" Key to repair it, my only option is to partition and install xp.. after I get this message NTRLD missing I try to boot from Harddrive and it mentions a problem with cable, but it doesn’t say much, just error on cable or something like that.
I’ve already tested my harddrive and it’s working fine.. How do I test the cable on the harddrive.. I really need help here as i’m at uni and I need my laptop to study cisco and I keep having to format to gain my OS. Thanking you in advance
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Tags: cisco, harddrive, laptop, partition, quot, reinstalling windows, setup window, windows xp, xp setup
Laptop doesn’t have cable for hard drive. The pins connects directly to the motherboard. In your case, you may want to reinstall/reformat the hard drive.
If still not work, you will need to change a new hard drive. There’s a very good website for you to troubleshoot this problem, just follow this link: http://tinyempire.com/notes/ntldrismissing.htm
I’ve had that error once and it turned out to be a bios setting. If you go into the bios on startup, make sure your boot sequence is correct. Usually, CD-ROM then HDD. There really is no easy way to test that cable without tearing the whole laptop apart. Hope this helps.