Packard bell mz35 flash and hdd problem

[andzar]

I try to replace the died hdd of my Packard bell mz35, but when I install the new one, it always plants at the boot logo of packard bell.
I try to upgrade the bios with the update at ftp://ftp.download.packardbell.com/N..._bios_3a14.exe but when the process reaches all steps 1...9A...E, it restarts to step 1 then reboot without any confirmation of completion. Would you help me, please? You can download schematic at http://elektrotanya.com/packard_bell.../download.html.

[pcbmaniac]

Re: Packard bell mz35 flash and hdd problem

Did you try to install the same hdd to another PC or laptop? If no, try this first and update the post.

[andzar]

Re: Packard bell mz35 flash and hdd problem

Yes, I tried, the first disk is totally died, but the new one functions normally.

[dspok]

Re: Packard bell mz35 flash and hdd problem

@andzar
BIOS upgrade fails?
If yes, then I'm surprised that laptop still turns on & gives display. :o

It is supposed to be BIOS problem, reprogram BIOS chip.

[andzar]

Re: Packard bell mz35 flash and hdd problem

It still turns on and function perfectly, I think that BIOS chip is protected.