chevblaz

Thanks for the post.

I ended up installing a new harddrive. I was thinking the same that the harddrive would go bad So I backup what I needed

found the software cd's  purchase a new harddrive and installed it yesterday (Sat.). Working fine now.

Thanks again

Monday (4-13) the computer (dell 1749 laptop- core I3 - windows 7 -500gb sata harddrive) at startup stop see the harddrive

it gave me a message:

Intel Undi, Pxe- 2-1 (build 083)

copyright © 1009-2000 Intel corporation

Patent #'s

Realtek Pci Express gigebit ethernet controller serie (090219)

pxe0e61 - media test failure , check cable

pxe-m0f : existing pxe rom , operating system not found

The next day:

I booted it again - going into setup - and the harddrive wasn't listed

I exited setup - using exit and save changes - and windows started

I check the harddrive with a diagnostice & utilities cd that came with the laptop and it found no error or problems

Now I get the same message, as above , when I start the laptop and I have to go to setup to boot the laptop.

Any Idea what is happening???????

Thanks