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1195761 2011-04-20 02:44:00 I have got this Sony VaioVGN-SZ32GP unable to load Windows (virus infected); I need to back up some important pictures before reinstalling XP.

Have tried Slax Linux CD but it doesn't allow me to write data to my external HDD. Unbunt 10 somehow unable to boot at all.

Removing the HDD and connect it to another machine probably is the best way to go but I can't locate the HDD - it must be hidden somewhere!

Is there any other simple program to boot up and copy those pictures out?
bk T (215)
1195762 2011-04-20 02:50:00 Put this on a bootable flash drive, if you've got one then run it (support.kaspersky.com). See if its got a rootkit Speedy Gonzales (78)
1195763 2011-04-20 09:59:00 www.metacafe.com
This may help if you want to take the drive out (looks like a mission tho).
feersumendjinn (64)
1195764 2011-04-20 10:40:00 www.metacafe.com
This may help if you want to take the drive out (looks like a mission tho).

Thanks for the link.

It must be designed by a 'genius' to house the HDD in such a position.

How much will you charge (labour) if you were to replace this HDD?
bk T (215)
1195765 2011-04-20 11:10:00 How much will you charge (labour) if you were to replace this HDD?
Sorry, I don't do this as a business (is a hobby), so cant help you there, ask Wainuitech :D).
feersumendjinn (64)
1195766 2011-04-20 11:16:00 Sorry, I don't do this as a business (is a hobby), so cant help you there, ask Wainuitech :D).

No. you got me wrong. What I am trying to say is, it's a crazy way of positioning the HDD which should be designed in such a way that it may be fairly easily replaced if necessary by a end user.

Don't you think it's crazy? How much will the repair shop charge if you were to send it for replacement?
bk T (215)
1195767 2011-04-20 11:29:00 I see what you meant, now.

I would agree it's very badly designed (the worst I've seen) from the ease of access point of view, I'd say they'd charge you at least a couple of hours (2x $90-100ish), plus the new drive (another $100 plus).

Most of the laptops I've repaired (just about every one, the HDD has died) take a few minutes to change the drive.
feersumendjinn (64)
1195768 2011-04-20 12:02:00 I'd say they'd charge you at least a couple of hours (2x $90-100ish), plus the new drive (another $100 plus).

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+ OS install and that will probably equal to the price of a new lapie.

Maybe, that's their primary intention??
bk T (215)
1195769 2011-04-20 12:10:00 It maybe similar to this (laptoplogic.com) Speedy Gonzales (78)
1195770 2011-04-20 13:43:00 Puppy Linux will allow you to write to the hdd
puppylinux.org
KarameaDave (15222)
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