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| 1488063 | 2022-08-27 03:56:00 | This is more a I'll just post here because I haven't found an answer browsing so want to gather my thoughts. I have a laptop where the hard drive is close to failing, so windows refused to work. I obtained a USB stick which I had first had a 32bit version of Ubuntu, which I managed to install on the laptop to an external hard drive and run successfully. I then decided I needed a 64 bit system. I downloaded the latest ubuntu, couldn't get it to install. it just hangs (left it running for 11 hours, so assumed it wasn't just a long delay) That didn't work, so I tried the Mint MATE. similar thing. I haven't got the tools to get the laptop open and disconnect the failing hard drive. Do you think that could be the issue? Previously the laptop (Del Latitude E6530 with 8GB ram, I5-230) was running win 10 pro no issues. |
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| 1488064 | 2022-08-27 21:28:00 | You don't need to install Linux, you can just boot off it and use it like that. That would tell you about the hard drive (disks in control panel) And yes that means your drive is stuffed. Buy a new one and replace it. 2.5" |
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| 1488065 | 2022-08-27 22:29:00 | for the Dell Latitude E6530, Assuming the following video is correct you dont need any special tools to get the HDD out, just a small screwdriver (dont have a Dell here to make sure). Its not a complete strip down. www.youtube.com |
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