| When a well-configured computer system fails to | | | | Solution |
| recognize the installed hard drive, it generally indicates | | | | Possible solutions are: |
| its failure. A hard disk can fail due to many reasons, | | | | While Hard disk failure with error code ‘(08)’, |
| counting stress developed while normal operations and | | | | you need to replace the hard disk and restore data |
| exposure to certain external factors (like fire, water, | | | | from backup. Sector test fails because of physical bad |
| magnetic waves, sharp impacts etc.). To recover lost | | | | sectors. |
| data in all such cases, you require sending failed hard | | | | To solve rest error codes, you can try these steps: |
| drive to Data Recovery service center. | | | | Check if hard disk is properly connected to the |
| BIOS recognizes the hard drive only when it is properly | | | | system. Verify that interface and power cables are |
| connected, configured and all its components are | | | | connected and are in good condition. Also ensure that |
| functioning properly. “Hard disk (s) fail” error | | | | jumpers are appropriately set. |
| message generates because of hard disk failure. But | | | | Make sure that CMOS setup for hard disk is correct. |
| sometimes, BIOS give this error with some additional | | | | If problem persists, hard disk might have gone failed. |
| number codes, which are summarized below: | | | | While error code ‘(40)’, issue could be related to |
| “Hard Disk (s) fail (08)”: This error message | | | | hard disk controller. In such cases, complete hard drive |
| generates as a result of sector test failure. | | | | recovery software can be expected. However, hard |
| “Hard Disk (s) fail (10)”: BIOS returns this error | | | | disk may also fail due to mechanical compoent (s) |
| message when it can’t recalibrate the hard disk. | | | | damage. You need to pack the failed hard drive in |
| “Hard Disk (s) fail (20)”: It indicates that hard disk | | | | shock-proof material (as per Data Recovery |
| could not be initialized | | | | experts’ suggestions) and send it to recovery |
| “Hard Disk (s) fail (40)”: This error signifies error | | | | center. This service is available for extracting lost |
| with hard disk controller. | | | | information through technical and safe procedures and |
| “Hard Disk (s) fail (80)”: This error indicates hard | | | | surroundings of Clean Rooms. |
| disk settings issues. | | | | |