[Answer]Diagnostic Errors

Question：Anyone know what these diagnostic errors mean?

Error Code 0146
Msg: Error Code 2000-0146
Msg: Hard Drive 1 - Self Test log contains previous error(s). The given error code and message can be used by Dell Technical Support to help diagnose the problem.

Error Code 0F00:056D
Msg: DISK_0 - The self-test failed the read portion of the test.
 
Error Code 0F00:0240
Msg: DISK_0 - Block 27709201: Address mark not found or media error
 
Error Code 0F00:0240
Msg: DISK_0 - Block 27709202: Address mark not found or media error
 
Error Code 0F00:1A40
Msg: DISK_0 - Block 27709201: Address mark not found or media error
 
Error Code 0F00:1A44
Msg: DISK_0 - Block 27709202: Uncorrectable data error or media is write protected

Answer 1：Hi,

Sure looks like a drive failure to me.

If so you need tech support. Are you getting any other errors or codes from trying to run Windows?

Good Luck.

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Rob - Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

Answer 2：

"Only that Windows will not start"

Answer 3：

Think Drive Failure but remove all power and check cables on both ends if a PC.

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Rob - Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.