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nathansdad04 · 10-12-2006, 07:52 AM

I got this message
DST Short Status Test - Failed 1000-0142
Msg 4 Drive Self Test Failed Byte 70
From what I've read my Dell 9300 hard drive is failing. Can I save any of the info on the drive (most importantly- the pictures)? It is out of warranty(i think) by a few days -although the drive started failing a month ago-

Dell said I could purchase extended warranty for $130(they are not aware that I'm having problems with my drive)...is it worth buying?
If not...should I be buying another Dell drive or should I look for an aftermarket drive? I'm am fairly computer illiterate, so any help would be appreciated.

10-12-2006, 07:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
nathansdad04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19 OS: XP	Hard drive failing? I got this message DST Short Status Test - Failed 1000-0142 Msg 4 Drive Self Test Failed Byte 70 From what I've read my Dell 9300 hard drive is failing. Can I save any of the info on the drive (most importantly- the pictures)? It is out of warranty(i think) by a few days -although the drive started failing a month ago- Dell said I could purchase extended warranty for $130(they are not aware that I'm having problems with my drive)...is it worth buying? If not...should I be buying another Dell drive or should I look for an aftermarket drive? I'm am fairly computer illiterate, so any help would be appreciated.