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hard disk problem

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/hard-disk-problem.100234/

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Nandhi ganesh Original post #1
Oct 20, 2008 at 8:48 PM
hello! i am getting the following error in event viewer:
The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Ide\IdePort4.

my pc works fine for 2 days if i remove the sata cable and reinsert it.i dont no why i get this error because i hav not inserted anything in the ide port.i hav connected both my hard disk and dvd writer in SATA and my dvd writer supports only SATA.my pc config is this:

Intel core 2 duo e8400 3.0ghz
biostar tp35d2-a7
Transcend 2 gb ram ddr2 667mhz
xfx 8800gt 512mb ddr3
western digital 500gb
MOSERBAER dvd writer

i am using windows vista ultimate and it hangs occasionally due to this error.please help me.this is a brand new pc and it has almost become useless now unless someone helps me.
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Oct 20, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Hey,

just replace that SATA cable and replug your all PC Config.( put ram on another slat )

still you are receiving relace your HDD
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Oct 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM
ok i will do that tomorow :D thanks for replying