the method u said for recovering files doesn't work for laptops as OS is being preinstalled instead of using disc.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:You dropped a magnet on a hard disk area - it's one of the most hated things in the industry.
Hard disks are extremely sensitive to magnetism, any change will destroy the hard disk totally, if not partially.
Since you have BSOD and Windows refuses to boot, you've seen the effects.
My suggestion is to try repairing Windows and see if it works. If it doesn't say bye bye to your hard disk.
Since you want to recover files, you may want to try this method instead. Original XP installation disc is needed, not recovery discs.
See this thread for creating an installation disc.
Edit: Typo errors.
It does... it's meant specifically for non-DIY PCs. I have copies of them.Originally posted by manyu882:the method u said for recovering files doesn't work for laptops as OS is being preinstalled instead of using disc.
to TS: if u want to secure 100% information in your hdd, u have to connect the other computer as a secondary hdd or a ext hard disk and retrieve the files
but if u dont mind having your recovery files to be overwritten to some of your files, you may try this program after restore factory defaults
http://www.handyrecovery.com/
But i formatted already,still gt help?Originally posted by alexkusu:sent it to the data recovery experts.
Just do what you did before, place a magnet near it. This time, let it stick to the hard disk.Originally posted by SpecOps87:Okay,just called up IBM. They are sending me a replacement 80GB HDD, now I need to noe how to completely "erase" the old HDD such that nothing from it can ever ever be used again.
Thanks. **Also, does anybody know what type of RAM does the T43 uses? I'm considering doing a RAM upgrade**