hard drive problem

[SLEE]

i think my hard drive might be failing but im not sure. it seems to be chugging along very slowly. everything takes forever to do.

are there any programs i can run to check my hard drive? ive run scandisk but it didnt pick anything up?

could it be windows?

its just typical as my warranty ran out a couple of months ago - just to check is the hard drive guaranteed for one year?

can i take it anywhere to be checked if so how much will it cost?

[kee-lo_]

Around 48hrs

[SLEE]

i tried to format the hard drive last night to see if it was the installation and it came up with drive access error so i presume the drive is dead 😞

just have to wait and see what vaio link say. anyone know where i can get a hard drive as sony stule dont seem to have them?

[seb21__]

http://www.ebuyer.com ?
http://www.alternate.de[/url] ?

[TygerTyger]

I think James must have been extremely lucky with his service. I was 2 days out of warranty and had no grace period. If you report the problem before the warranty is up though, I don't think there is a time limit at all, or at least not a very short one. The law covers all repairs for a year after they are done as far as I know, regardless or warranty.

[kee-lo_]

TT,

Thats what I really hate about Sony, the inconsistancies and the favortism to certain people, makes me mad. It's one rule for everyone god skae!

Sorry that sounded really socialist didn't it?

[TygerTyger]

I'd call it fair not socialist :smileygrin: but at least James was very happy with the service even if almost nobody else is lol. One happy customer is better than none I suppose.

[kee-lo_]

Yeah I am happy James is getting the service (well he's sent me an email it's still not back).

[SLEE]

well they got back to me today which was pretty good and ive spoken to them anbout the problem on the phone.

they gave me a quote of £215.00 i was glad i was sat down at the time so i told them to forget it and ive bought a hard drive today myself for £60

thanks for the help guys next thing is to fit the hard drive

[kee-lo_]

Excellent hope it all goes smoothly.