Replace hp 1640n hard drive - HP Pavilion a1640n (RC663AA) PC Desktop

try clearing all previous jobs from t he hard drive- it only does File System Check when a corrupt file has been identified on the hard drive and so it is re-writing all the information from the eerom back to the hard drive ( usually a sign of a failing hard drive) suggest you order one on-line ready for replacement. (you will need a HP Z2100 hard drive from HP a standard Hard drive will not work without some tricky copying/backup proceedures.

The hard drive will need to be replaced. Most latops the hard drive is under the keyboard or back cover. A couple screws can be removed to access this. You will need you recovery disk once you replace your hard drive.

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If the notebook is under warranty IMMEADIATELY contact HP. Get a free hard drive from them.
If not then unfortunately you need to buy a new hard drive.
Note: Buy a HP Hard drive because other third party hard drive may not work.

Many computer problems are related to soft failures on the hard drive. The comprehensive portion of the HP Hard Drive Self Test repairs soft errors on the hard drive, but does not report the errors. After the test completes, be sure to restart the computer to determine if the test repaired any problems you are experiencing with your computer.

1. Plug the AC Adapter into the computer.
2. Turn off the computer and wait 5 seconds.
3. Press the Power button to start the computer and repeatedly press the f10 key to enter the BIOS Setup menu.
4. Use the Right Arrow or Left Arrow keys to navigate through the menu selection to locate the Primary Hard Drive Self Test option. Depending on your BIOS, this may be located below either Diagnostics or Tools .
5. Select Primary Hard Drive Self Test , and then press the Enter key to start the test.

NOTE:
The exact wording of the option for your particular BIOS may be slightly different.
The Hard Drive Self Test performs a Quick Test followed by a Comprehensive Test . During each test, the window displays a status bar and an estimated time to completion. See HP Notebook PCs - Testing a Hard Disk using the Built in Self Test for additional information.

• If any test fails , contact HP service and support for instructions on how to order a replacement hard drive.
• If all of the tests pass, the hard drive is not damaged. As a rule, HP will not replace a hard drive under warranty that does not fail the HP Hard Drive Self Test.
• If there is no physical problem with the hard drive or memory, then try reinstalling your Windows operating system to troubleshoot the problem.

If it fails then you need to replace the HDD. If you can provide me the product no. then I would be able to find the exact part no.of the HDD.
Dreamkam

Hi there,

Go into the BIOS setup (press f10 during boot process), then SYSTEM CONFIGURATION and disable SATA NATIVE SUPPORT. Try installing XP again and it should see your hard drive.

(If it will work then please vote for me).

Thanks

This means that your laptop's motherboard has detected that the hard drive (where all of your data and operating system live) is operating outside of normal parameters. Hard drives are supposed to read/write/respond within specific parameters. If the drive stops operating within these parameters, it usually means that the drive is failing, and therefore your information should be backed up, and your drive should be replaced. Once you back up your data, you can contact HP support to get the hard drive replaced.

I have included some directions from HP about using an embedded Hard drive test. This is done using the BIOS. Try this to rule out a hard drive problem. This is supposed to also repair some hard drive issues. Then, we can go from there.

Brian

Perform a hard drive self test Many computer problems are related to soft failures on the hard drive. The comprehensive portion of the HP Hard Drive Self Test repairs soft errors on the hard drive, but does not report the errors. After the test completes, be sure to restart the computer to determine if the test repaired any problems you are experiencing with your computer. To use the HP Hard Drive Self Test, follow the steps below. NOTE: If the notebook computer is configured with two hard drives, then it may be necessary to test each drive separately.

1. If the notebook computer is running solely on battery power, plug the AC adapter into the notebook.
2. Shut down the computer if it is running.
3. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
4. Press f10 when the HP/Compaq logo displays.
5. After the BIOS Setup Utility displays, use the Right Arrow key to select the Diagnostics menu.
6. Select HDD Self-Test options .
7. Press enter to display a list of HDD/Self-Test options.
8. Select Notebook Hard Drive and then press f10 to display an Estimated test time .
9. Press f10 to continue. The Hard Drive Self Test executes a Quick test , a Comprehensive test, and a SMART test.

If any test fails , contact HP for instructions on how to order a replacement hard drive. If all of the tests pass, the hard drive is not damaged. As a rule, HP does not replace a hard drive that is under warranty if it does not fail the HP Hard Drive Self Test.

Here's a step by step guide for that HP 7250 model on HP's website about how to replace, or remove/add the Primary and Secondary Hard Drives (which pictures that help).

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00639696&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=1118243&rule=29389&lang=en

If your computer did not come with a second hard drive, you can install a second hard drive that you attach to the bottom of the inside of the computer tower.

As per HP, the maximum capacity of Hard Drive shipped with dv5000 series Notebook is 100 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive.
The Specifications of the Hard Drive compatible with your Notebook are SATA 5,400RPM, 2.5in width, 9.5mm height.
However, you can install a maximum of 160 GB SATA Hard Drive in your Notebook.
You can purchase the reqired Hard Drive for your Notebook from the link below :
http://bixnet.com/12insanohadr.html

Find the requied instructions to remove and replace the Hard Drive in the Notebook from the Manual of the Link below :
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00700932.pdf

Please go through page number 98 of 260 in the Manual to find the required instructions.
Hope this helps....

Here's what HP has to say about your error...It appears to be an issue with Sonic MyDVD. Reinstallation of the program seems to be the solution.