topic Faulty Disk Drive in PCs & Accessories

Faulty Disk Drive

Wizzo — Wed, 08 Dec 2004 16:11:55 GMT

I have a Vaio NV109M, and as the title suggests, my combi drive does not work. When the operating system starts up (XP Home) the drive is recognised and even ejects, but refuses to read anything.

I have been told that is may be the head.

does this sound like a problem that is easy and cheap to fix? Is it just a case of taking it to any computer shop and they will be able to fix it, or will i need to order a replacement from Sony?

thanks for your help

Wizzo

Re: Faulty Disk Drive

kee-lo_ — Wed, 08 Dec 2004 16:37:54 GMT

Cheap, 'fraid not.
Can cost up to £400
Impact Computers should be able to stock the drive for you.
All you need to do is put it in the bay.

Re: Faulty Disk Drive

Wizzo — Thu, 09 Dec 2004 12:11:03 GMT

£400!! probably more than the notebok is worth now!

Obviously that is not an option! I have an external dvd writer. Would i be able to format my laptop using the system restore disks? It uses USB 2 to connect?

Re: Faulty Disk Drive

kee-lo_ — Thu, 09 Dec 2004 14:37:34 GMT

Nope as it doesn't support USB boot up
Check eBay too.