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Dell E1505 - Drive not Detected

post #1 of 16
8/24/08 at 2:40pm
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My Dell is a couple of months out of warranty. Suddenly my laptop stopped booting up and Dell diagnostics tell me "error code 2000-0141 - drive not detected". I purchased a new drive from Dell and nothing changed so I returned the drive. I bought a new motherboard (using my original processor and memory) and nothing changed. From other forums I saw a suggestion that I experiment with the boot sequence which I did which let the laptop start up normally a couple of times and then back to the same error. Since replacement of the hard drive and motherboard leaves little else to replace (other than the processor and memory) I am at a loss what else to try. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks, Steve
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post #2 of 16
8/24/08 at 11:05pm
Try replacing the Optical drive?
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post #3 of 16
8/25/08 at 1:44am
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Thank you for the suggestion. I tried removing the optical drive and taking it out of the boot sequence but unfortunately I still get the same message. Do I need to replace it or did this test your idea adequately? If so is there anything else you might suggest?
Steve
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post #4 of 16
8/25/08 at 2:16am
You'll get a "Drive not detected" error if the optical drive is either not working or not installed. So I wanted to know if you tried REPLACING IT, not just removing it. Try that, then see if it works.
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post #5 of 16
8/25/08 at 12:13pm
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Just to clarify, it is the hard drive test that fails, however, I will order a new optical drive if you think that might somehow be related. thanks again. Steve
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post #6 of 16
8/25/08 at 2:14pm
If replacing the hard drive and motherboard hasn't solved your problem, I would say it is the Optical drive. Inspiron 8200s were notorious for doing this. And it's not unheard of on newer models.
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post #7 of 16
8/25/08 at 11:51pm
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I have ordered a replacement optical drive and once it arrives and I have given it a try I will get back and let you know how it goes. Thanks for your suggestions, Steve
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post #8 of 16
9/2/08 at 9:50pm
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I just installed a replacement optical drive and unfortunately I still fail the on board diagnostics with the same "No Drive Detected" error. At this point I cannot imagine what is causing this since I have changed out the motherboard, the hard drive, and now the optical drive which leaves little else but the cooling fan and the main processor and modem which I transferred to the new motherboard. Do you have any other thoughts before I completely lose it.
Thanks, Steve
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post #9 of 16
9/3/08 at 1:45pm
What diagnostic are you using? And is that the full text of the error?
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post #10 of 16
9/3/08 at 3:25pm
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Immediately after the Dell boot up screen I get "No bootable devices--strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility, Press F5 to run onboard diagnostics". After I press F5 the Dell PSA+Pre-boot system assessment begins and during the hard drive test I receive the "Error Code 0141: msg code 2000-0141: Msg No drive detected" error screen.
Steve
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post #11 of 16
9/4/08 at 3:01pm
This might sound like a really retarded question, but what brand of Hard Drive did you get as a replacement. If I recall correctly a couple members here have had issues with some models of SATA hard Drive. Their connectors won't seat properly.
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post #12 of 16
9/4/08 at 3:32pm
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It was a Seagate ST9160823ASG which I bought directly from Dell to ensure it would be compatible with the E1505 laptop. I also had a computer shop hook up my original (and current) drive to their PC and was assured that it was working properly although they did not boot up with it so I cannot verify that it is bootable.
Steve
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post #13 of 16
9/5/08 at 9:15pm
Yeah, seagates work fine as far as I know, I've put two different seagate drives in my D820 without any issues.

The only last thing I can think of is that you wound up getting a 2nd motherboard with the same defect as your original. It's improbable that that happened, maybe you should buy a powerball ticket considering you've beaten the odds.
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post #14 of 16
9/6/08 at 2:40am
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Thank you for all your suggestions. I also find it hard to believe two motherboards have the same problem but I cannot come with any better idea. I only wish this had happened a couple of months earlier while the warranty was still in effect. Now I guess I'll toss this one in the closet and start looking for a non-Dell replacement. Thanks again for all the help.
Steve
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post #15 of 16
9/12/08 at 3:22pm
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MrEvil,
Again I want to thank you for your suggestions. It turns out I refused to give up and I bought another Seagate hard drive (reconditioned this time) and my problem went away. I am at a loss why the first (new) replacement drive did not solve the problem but here I am with a revived laptop and a spare motherboard and optical drive just in case. Thanks again,
Steve
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post #16 of 16
9/13/08 at 7:09pm
Glad to know you got it back to working Steve, and spare parts can come in handy for when they get scarce. I know generally speaking if I buy an un-used part I can often either keep them for another customer or re-sell it on eBay for the same price I paid.
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