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Not too long ago I replaced my old Ati radeon 5670 hd with an nvidia gtx 1050 with the help of some of you here and now I am having a new problem and need a new replacement. My hard drive failed and I need figure out what I need to know in order to do that. My Computer is a Dell Xps 8300. All factory aside from the gpu that I replaced.
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First, open the side cover with the Phillips screwdriver. Now, locate the hard drives. If your computer has the expansion option, it will have a space to fit a new hard drive.
I am assuming it is the hard drive because from what I have searched on it so far about the error I am getting when I try to boot my computer. I was watching youtube videos after playing some games and I got the 'blue screen of death'. Now I am getting 'Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key.' Sorry for clutter I am on my phone and I am not used to posting on here. Also do I need a specific hard drive or can I just buy a new one and keep on trucking? Any recommendations?
Going to be buying a new gaming pc in the near future but I want to have this one running so my wife has something better to play on.Title changed to reflect the actual problem - moderator. I hope you installed your Windows 7 with another hard drive disconnected.Do not connect Internet cable until you finish all drivers installation procedure.Install in THAT order.1. Chipset.R284334 ChipsetR284362 Chipset2. Intel Rapid Storage Technology ApplicationR284354.exe3.
GTX 1050 NVIDIA driver Full Package (includes Geforce Experience)Driver version 398.824. Ethernet (Broadcom)R282233.exe5. Realtek AudioR282239.exe6. SATA ControllerR284354.exeRemember to reboot after each EXE installation.Only after everything installed, connect Internet cable.If everything is fine, you can connect 4TB hard drive. I don't have a recovery drive or anything but my boots show up in this order:Hard DiskCd didUSB floppyNetworkUSB hard diskUSB Cd didI ran the diagnostics in the F12 menu at the startup screen and it made my computer make some weird noises and also the only thing it had trouble testing was the hard drive. It said no hard drive detected. Also how would I go about getting my product key for windows?
It came with Windows 7 and I would prefer to keep windows 7.Do you see the model of your hard drive (HDD for short) in BIOS anywhere? If you see HDD model - your hard drive is alive, but it has file system messed up (MBR is missing), so you can reinstall Windows OS from disc or USB, if BIOS doesn't show model of your HDD - it is plain dead.I don't know exactly where, in BIOS, it would show your HDD model, you have to just open all BIOS tabs, looking for HDD model. I don't know, which model Dell used for your PC, but generally it is either Seagate (Dell use this company a lot) with model number starting with ST, or Western Digital, with model number starting with WD.There are recovery software that can be used to extract DATA from busted HDDs if HDDs are spinning, but it is a long painful process. So one step at the time.Now regarding Windows OS.Which OS you had when PC crashed? Was it Original Windows 7, or you already upgraded to Windows 10?In any case, your Windows serial key is embedded in the motherboard (MOBO for short), I think is BIOS, so when you install from the disc or from USB, installation will recognize embedded serial and will proceed.The most important thing is to install exactly the same Windows version you had.Meaning, if you had, for an example, Windows 7 Home 32bit you would not able to install Windows 7 Home 64bit or similar. Just an exactly the same version as you had factory installed.And Last question is. Do you have another PC or Laptop (or you can borrow it or borrow time to get Windows image from Internet) with DVDRW (DVD optical drive, which can write/create bootable Windows disc).
If that computer doesn't have DVDRW, you would have to waste USB flash drive to create USB Windows OS bootable drive. USB has to be more than 4GB size, I would say 8GB is more than enough. You would not be able to use this flash drive for anything else (I think) after Windows installation, os you don't need anything fancy here. If your XPS has USB 2.0, USB 2.0 drive is enough, if it has USB 3.0, USB 3.0 drive is needed, so the installation process will be faster, but USB 2.0 will work as well, just it would take much more time to do this.So, let me know exact Windows version you had and I will provide you with legitimate download link (they still exist even for Windows 7). You can get it from Microsoft directly only if you know your serial key, but you don't, so no Microsoft at this time.Yvor time is up.
I had not upgraded my windows to 10 because I heard it was garbo. I am currently on my wifes computer atm so I can download an OS. I also have a 16GB flash drive.Dell tried to sell me a 1TB hard drive and the OS recovery cd/usb for $300 when I contacted them.Dell also has a diagnostic boot option and the only thing that is not detected IS the hard drive.I ordered this:It's a good upgrade(4TB instead of 1TB) compared to the one I had and I hope I did good on choosing.Also is there any way I can find out the OS I was using?
I know it was 64 bit Windows 7. Not sure if it was home or office pro. I had not upgraded my windows to 10 because I heard it was garbo. I am currently on my wifes computer atm so I can download an OS.
I also have a 16GB flash drive.Dell tried to sell me a 1TB hard drive and the OS recovery cd/usb for $300 when I contacted them.Dell also has a diagnostic boot option and the only thing that is not detected IS the hard drive.I ordered this:It's a good upgrade(4TB instead of 1TB) compared to the one I had and I hope I did good on choosing.Also is there any way I can find out the OS I was using? I know it was 64 bit Windows 7. Not sure if it was home or office pro.Urgent. Can you stop Amazon order?!You need 2 hard drives, one for OS, preferably SSD if you can spend more (Samsung EVO at least 256GB or 512GB, better option), or at least Western Digital Black (it has 5 year warranty), it can be 1TB and another drive for DATA only, I would go with WD RED NAS, those are almost forever, or if budget is tight, WD Blue/Mainstream, but with 7200RPM only. DATA HDD can be 3TB and up, budget is your limit.
In this case, if you loose main drive, your data will be safe.Reliability is as follows, from most to least.1. Seagate.Next is not for public to see, so, check your PC case for a sticker with Tag Number, it is usually 6-8 digit number.Do not post it here - PM (private message) me with this number and I will look it up at Dell support site, it will provide original PC configuration, as it was shipped with).Or you can try to do it yourself.
I did try to cancel it but it has been a few hours since I ordered it. I ordered it after the second post was made on this topic. Also I don't think it cancelled. Probably already shipped. It will suffice as I'm going to be building a computer in the near future for myself, which I will probably hit you guys up for help with.
I can use that one I ordered as my data drive. If you can recommend a good primary drive link it to me and I'll take a look.to start with, 2TB is a MAX, if you are a gamer, but for usual, casual type 1TB is more than enough. If SSD PRO is better but the price is very high.
Even in my BIOS Main tab it says Dell XPS 8300. I am unsure as to why it linked you to optiplex. For everyone following along, Dell XPS 8300 may be Sandy Bridge, but it does not have UEFI.Without UEFI, the 4TB disk that OP ordered will work as a storage drive but will not be bootable in any consumer version of Windows, which is why Kisianik suggested a nice SSD as a boot drive.As I understand it, for Windows to just automatically activate using the embedded SLIC table in the BIOS, the installation media must contain a matching certificate which only a genuine Dell Win 7 install disc will have. However the normal online activation using the CD-key on the case should also work as this would be the first time it's ever used. For everyone following along, Dell XPS 8300 may be Sandy Bridge, but it does not have UEFI.Without UEFI, the 4TB disk that OP ordered will work as a storage drive but will not be bootable in any consumer version of Windows, which is why Kisianik suggested a nice SSD as a boot drive.As I understand it, for Windows to just automatically activate using the embedded SLIC table in the BIOS, the installation media must contain a matching certificate which only a genuine Dell Win 7 install disc will have. However the normal online activation using the CD-key on the case should also work as this would be the first time it's ever used.I tested myself on my Inspiron 570 (signature) - generic Windows ISO works just fine, and even better than Dell supplied as it removes certain restrictions (not applicable in this case). I realized by picking solution is basically closes the thread.
I will get my storage device tomorrow and my main on friday and I will talk to you guys then.It doesn't close the thread, at least for me, it just shows your appreciation for the hard work we do here. None of us get any reimbursements of any kind, just moral satisfaction.Plus, selecting best answer helps others, looking for the similar solutions, to read Best Answered posts to minimize reading time, finding best possible solution to their problems.as long as I know about the topic, I will answer.If you decide to change topic, it would be beneficial to start a new thread, so more ideas will be posted there.Edit Update addon.Deselecting Best Answer (for the purpose of continuing conversation) does completely opposite, no reimbursement (read no money), no honey.Kidding.
Yesterday when I selected best answer I had typed out my previous post and it didn't allow the post to go through so I assumed it closed the thread. Thank you for the help. I really do appreciate it. I will hit you up tomorrow when all the parts have arrived.No problems, glitches happens here time to time.Just in case, so you know.
Toms Forum is uses special review users who are tasked with reading all unanswered posts and selecting the best possible answer so it will help others looking for the same solutions. We know who they are and it is very hard work. Alright so I'm prepping the USB to be a bootable device and being that I cannot turn my computer on, how will I know what my partition style will be for the 2TB Samsung drive will be? I was going to go ahead and make the USB so all I had to do tomorrow was hook up the drives and install windows on the main drive.I will be using the 2 TB version of is the drive I will want windows installed on yes?
I got the Seagate 4TB drive in today but I will only be using that drive to install games and stuff on. I am assuming it's MBR with the BIOS Target system but it never hurts to ask.Also the version of Rufus I am using is 3.1 instead of 2.8 that is in the tutorial video. I've looked up a video but the interface looks different from the tutorial. I see no problems here yet.
You went overkill with 2 TB OS drive considering 4tb for games. You would be better off with 500 TB SSD for the same money or 1 TB for OS drive.You misunderstood me previously. 2TB would be OK, if you did not have 4TB coming for games. So you wasted some money now.My Gaming setup now is 500 TB for OS drive and 2 TB for games.SSD gives games faster loading time and this is it.
Important for multiplayer only. So you can spawn faster and get into the game faster. That is why I choose HDD for games.More tomorrow. Yes the overkill on the storage is mainly for when I pass this computer onto my wife as she wanted a lot of room to store pictures and videos of our kids and stuff like that, which she does a LOT of.
Z.z It's eventually not going to be for gaming only. I'm just wanting to set it up the right way. But now I know on a future note since my future computer will be a strictly gaming pc to only go with the SSD for OS and 2TB for gaming.My only concern on the last post was setting up the bootable USB and getting the correct partition style as I got confused that the tutorial I was watching has an older version of Rufus than what I have downloaded. Thanks for the response, sorry for getting confused.
.XPS 8700 Owner’s Manual Computer model: XPS 8700 Regulatory model: D14M Regulatory type: D14M001.WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; ® ® Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ®.Contents Before You Begin.Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices.Safety Instructions.Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional).Prerequisites.Procedure.Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive. Procedure.Postrequisites.Replacing the Top Cover.Procedure.Postrequisites.Replacing the Chassis Fan.Procedure.Postrequisites.Replacing the System Board.Procedure.Postrequisites.Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
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Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→.For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatorycompliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following:. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. Place the computer in an upright position. Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer.9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in 'After Working Inside Your Computer' on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatorycompliance.
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