If it's anything other than a HDD malfunction, you should have no problem getting your data back. My hard drive died a whirring, clicking death several months ago. It wouldn't even boot after 3 tries. Power: Check. Fans: Check POST: Check. Windows Boot? Nuttin' honey.
So...power working, motherboard working (POST), lots of clicking and whirring, but no Windows. *insert sad violin music here*
Fortunately, most of my important data was on my slaved drive...and/or copied to CD when I attempted to reformat my drive. I say attempted because after I saved everything, I couldn't find my win2000 disc.
They must be seriously backed up at your Geek Squad. Weeks? Sheesh. I wish I lived closer, I could have fixed it for ya, lickity split. ^_^
Good luck! Hope it's fixed sooner than they expect.
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Date: 2008-07-27 03:30 am (UTC)So...power working, motherboard working (POST), lots of clicking and whirring, but no Windows. *insert sad violin music here*
Fortunately, most of my important data was on my slaved drive...and/or copied to CD when I attempted to reformat my drive. I say attempted because after I saved everything, I couldn't find my win2000 disc.
They must be seriously backed up at your Geek Squad. Weeks? Sheesh. I wish I lived closer, I could have fixed it for ya, lickity split. ^_^
Good luck! Hope it's fixed sooner than they expect.