Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Well... I am probably THE most cursed person with computers... My HP laptop's hard drive decided to up and quit on me. :-( Does anyone know of a good place to get this fixed? Preferably downtown since I pass through a few times a day as I'm going hither and tither. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest S*rca****sid Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Well... I am probably THE most cursed person with computers... My HP laptop's hard drive decided to up and quit on me. :-( Does anyone know of a good place to get this fixed? Preferably downtown since I pass through a few times a day as I'm going hither and tither. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device It's easy enough to buy a new one and replace the old one. You may be able to recover any files you want from the old one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 And where would I buy a new one? Seriously... I'm lost with technology. I think I'm part Amish! Posted via Mobile Device 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ou**or**n Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Go to FutureShop or BestBuy. Laptop hard drives are around $80 to $100 and they carry them. I'd suggest getting them to install it as they will also need to re-install whatever operating system you have (usually Windows). They'll probably need your Windows setup disk from when you first got your laptop. Alternatively you may want to find a friend to do the installation. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suburb1 153 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Sorry you are experiencing this. Suggest Laurier computer (between Metcalfe and Oconnor) as alternative to big box store. Conveniently located in downtown. They can install etc. 9am to 6pm Mon.-Fri. Closed Sat. and Sun. 219 Laurier Ave West Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1P 5J6 Phone : (613) 565-0102 Fax : (613) 565-0103 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Awesome, thanks, guys! I do not have the CD here (incall), but maybe it's at home. Worst-case scenario I'm sure they'll be able to install Windows somehow. I can't be the first person to lose the disc! Mucho gracias again! You guys rock! :-D Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 And just another quick thought, the price of laptops around $500.00 now, may be just as easy to buy a new computer. Just need someone trustworthy if you need to transfer files from your old cpu to new cpu/computer Whatever you decide, good luck RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgb123 110 Report post Posted January 30, 2012 you could also try spinrite http://www.grc.com/sr/spinrite.htm if the disk is still working sort of spinrite will often fix it and save many lost files too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
