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Question

HD May Be Dead. Need Second Opinion

Aug 25, 2015 1:08PM PDT

Toshiba C655D, Windows 7. Posted last week but problem has now worsened. Was receiving
"Error F3-F100-0010" upon powerup. Many searches of this error suggested a virus and that a restore of Windows 7 should fix, but I do not have a boot / repair disc. Tried to boot in safe mode but unable. After several fruitless attempts, I am now getting a message that reads "Check Cable! PXE-MOF: Exiting Intel PXE ROM, No Bootable Device - Insert Disc." I spoke with Toshiba and can purchase a boot disc for $29 but that would probably be futile too. I created a boot disc via a free site
just to see if I could see any signs of life. Created disc, loaded and tried, but no luck. Same message. I tried reorder of boot devices in F12 boot setup. Have removed / reinstalled HD a few times. Looks to me like HD is toast, but want to get some expert feedback before I put it 6 feet under. Thanks!

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Get a Linux disc and boot from it.
Aug 25, 2015 1:27PM PDT
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How I test if it's the HDD?
Aug 25, 2015 6:06PM PDT

I replace it. I'm getting 500GB HDDs for about 50 bucks so shop or test fees cost more than that.