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Article #43820Re: BIOS Error 1701 : hard disk post error - How to fix it?
From: Danny Low
Date: Fri, 09 Mar 1990 16:46
Date: Fri, 09 Mar 1990 16:46
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>My friend's computer has this '1701' BIOS error when it boots up.
>I looked at a DOS book and it says 'Hard Drive Post Error'
>Could anyone tell me what's wrong? Is the HD dead? How to fix the problem?
>Thanks plenty.
>-Jimmy.
It's dead Jim. Take the system back to the dealer. Whatever the outcome
there is a high probability that the data on the disk is gone. There is
one long shot your friend can try. Open the case, pull and reseat all
the cables connected to the hard disk. It's amazing how many times
that actually fixes a problem.
Danny Low
"Question Authority and the Authorities will question You"
Valley of Hearts Delight, Silicon Valley
HP SPCD dlow%hpspcoi@hplabs.hp.com ...!hplabs!hpspcoi!dlow
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