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    • scottalanmillerS
      scottalanmiller @Dashrender
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      @Dashrender said:

      OK - let's talk this through. Let's assume there are no errors generated when pounding on the HD, now what?

      Likely not the HD controller then.

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      • scottalanmillerS
        scottalanmiller @Dashrender
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        @Dashrender said:

        Suggestions on ways to pound on the drive other than downloading a large file?

        http://www.techerator.com/2009/05/howto-check-your-drive-health-with-a-linux-livecd/

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        • DashrenderD
          Dashrender @scottalanmiller
          last edited by

          @scottalanmiller said:

          @Dashrender said:

          OK - let's talk this through. Let's assume there are no errors generated when pounding on the HD, now what?

          Likely not the HD controller then.

          sure, not HD controller, but where would I go from there? what do I fix to solve my problem? And what should I use to beat on the HD? Just start a large download?

          FYI, the trackpad does seem to be working fine in Ubuntu Live.

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          • MattSpellerM
            MattSpeller
            last edited by MattSpeller

            Did the trackpad not work nicely in windows?

            This sounds like cold solder joints + heat + flexing - don't know what to say about the trackpad

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            • scottalanmillerS
              scottalanmiller
              last edited by

              If different OSes work, there is a very real possibility that it is a driver issue.

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              • DashrenderD
                Dashrender
                last edited by

                Moving the mouse around the screen worked flawlessly, but clicking provided HUGE delays 2-3 seconds. This is/was the original issue. I doubt it's bad solider joints.

                After the second time sending it in for repair, that when the HDD boot errors began. They are much worse when the system has been running for 15 mins +.

                I wouldn't expect a driver problem to cause the HDD error provide bootable media.

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                • DashrenderD
                  Dashrender
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                  OK, for those that tossed out drivers.

                  I've reinstalled Windows 7 from MS provided ISO. During the setup, the keyboard was occasionally unresponsive, as well as clicking the mouse.

                  Now inside the OS with no non OS provided drivers, the mouse moves just fine, but the system is super slow to respond to clicks. Clicking 10 times in the same spot brings the window into a "not responding" state.

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                  • scottalanmillerS
                    scottalanmiller
                    last edited by

                    Probably could just install Linux rather then using it Live only. Would be it on the HD and make it work the same way as Windows.

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                    • gjacobseG
                      gjacobse
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                      How did the keyboard and mouse function with the live version of Linux? did it respond decently>?

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                      • DashrenderD
                        Dashrender @gjacobse
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                        @gjacobse said:

                        How did the keyboard and mouse function with the live version of Linux? did it respond decently>?

                        Yes, after which I reinstalled Windows 7 x64 Pro with only the HP NIC driver - same ol' problems with mouse and performance.

                        IF i get down rebuilding the cryptowall machine tomorrow I'll see about installing Ubuntu on this problem laptop and see what it does.

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                        • scottalanmillerS
                          scottalanmiller
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                          Site was offline for a bit, did you get a chance to install Ubuntu?

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                          • DashrenderD
                            Dashrender @scottalanmiller
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                            @scottalanmiller said:

                            Site was offline for a bit, did you get a chance to install Ubuntu?

                            No, I've been remote working today pulling that infected machine out of service, and solving others issues since i was there.

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