Hello. This morning my laptop broke ... it was used normally and suddenly (I personally did not see it) an error popped up and the laptop reset but there is a problem, it cannot see the disk ... And something like that pops up after this della logo, the problem is that neither F1 nor F2 works...

Obviously damaged HDD, the sound as if the heads were parked on the plate. Replace the HDD and the laptop will flicker. PS. The HDD is pulled out from the side. On youtube, search for E6400 HDD replacement.

So nothing can be done about it, you have to buy a new disk? And where can I find such a disk? Can it be an ordinary disk like a computer or what it looks like because I don't know much about laptops. After entering even in google e6400, the drive has no offers, allegro also nothing

It should be enough to unscrew two screws and eject the HDD with a pocket (or service remains.) Looking at the sound, it rather remains to replace the HDD. You can ask what to buy - 2.5 HDD or SSD depending on your needs and budget.

Thank you, so I am looking for a 2.5, yes?

Yes, you want a 2.5 SATA drive.

Is that Be like that Will they be good? Because I see one has a Sata interface, the other SATA 2, and I do not know what is different and whether it matters

Better look at the new disks, because when used or refubrished they wind the noodles around the ears. Roulette. Years come or it is about to die.

I bought this disk and now the question is is it possible to somehow recover data from this old disk? you would probably need to replace the electronics?

Not electronics, the drive is mechanically damaged, if the data was valuable, take it to a professional company dealing with recovery.

Okay. in any case, the laptop came to life. Thank you for your help.

Dell E6400 Laptop Fails to Recognize Drive: Diagnosis and Potential Fixes

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#1 16899464 18 Dec 2017 18:30

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Hello. This morning my laptop broke ... it was used normally and suddenly (I personally did not see it) an error popped up and the laptop reset but there is a problem, it cannot see the disk ...

And something like that pops up after this della logo, the problem is that neither F1 nor F2 works for me ...

While charging, when the Dell logo is displayed, the laptop makes such a noise

[movie: f48cae2948] https://filmy.elektroda.pl/37_1513617635.mp4 [/ movie: f48cae2948]

Can the laptop still be saved?
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#2 16899568 18 Dec 2017 19:10

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16899568 18 Dec 2017 19:10

Obviously damaged HDD, the sound as if the heads were parked on the plate. Replace the HDD and the laptop will "flicker".
PS. The HDD is pulled out from the side. On youtube, search for E6400 HDD replacement.
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#3 16899576 18 Dec 2017 19:12

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16899576 18 Dec 2017 19:12

So nothing can be done about it, you have to buy a new disk? And where can I find such a disk? Can it be an ordinary disk like a computer or what it looks like because I don't know much about laptops. After entering even in google e6400, the drive has no offers, allegro also nothing
#4 16899584 18 Dec 2017 19:14

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16899584 18 Dec 2017 19:14

Dianton wrote:
the disc cannot be removed, or at least I cannot.

It should be enough to unscrew two screws and eject the HDD with a pocket (or service remains.)
Looking at the sound, it rather remains to replace the HDD.

Dianton wrote:
And where can I find such a disk?

You can ask what to buy - 2.5 "HDD or SSD depending on your needs and budget.
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#5 16899609 18 Dec 2017 19:22

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16899609 18 Dec 2017 19:22

Thank you, so I am looking for a 2.5, yes?
#6 16899749 18 Dec 2017 20:11

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16899749 18 Dec 2017 20:11

Yes, you want a 2.5 SATA drive.
#7 16899797 18 Dec 2017 20:24

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16899797 18 Dec 2017 20:24

Is that

http://allegro.pl/dysk-do-laptopa-hitachi-120gb-sata-2-5-24h-gwar-i6945152390.html

Be like that

http://allegro.pl/dysk-twardy-do-laptopa-seagate-wd-160gb-sata-2-5-i6818189873.html

Will they be good? Because I see one has a Sata interface, the other SATA 2, and I do not know what is different and whether it matters
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#8 16899991 18 Dec 2017 21:34

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16899991 18 Dec 2017 21:34

Better look at the new disks, because when used or "refubrished" they wind the noodles around the ears. Roulette. Years come or it is about to die.
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16906340 22 Dec 2017 01:55

I bought this disk and now the question is is it possible to somehow recover data from this old disk? you would probably need to replace the electronics?
#10 16906353 22 Dec 2017 02:39

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16906353 22 Dec 2017 02:39

Not electronics, the drive is mechanically damaged, if the data was valuable, take it to a professional company dealing with recovery.
#11 16908905 23 Dec 2017 13:38

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16908905 23 Dec 2017 13:38

Okay. in any case, the laptop came to life. Thank you for your help.
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The Dell E6400 laptop is experiencing a failure to recognize the hard drive, likely due to mechanical damage indicated by unusual sounds during startup. Users suggest that the hard drive (HDD) needs to be replaced, specifically recommending a 2.5" SATA drive. Various options for replacement drives were discussed, including both new and used models, with a caution against refurbished drives due to reliability concerns. The possibility of data recovery from the damaged drive was also addressed, with recommendations to consult professional data recovery services if the data is valuable. After replacing the HDD, the laptop was successfully revived.
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