No bootable disk unless I shake my laptop violently

[siriuslydaphne]

Hi TH commuty! I've replaced my laptop's hard drive because it can't be read when I open it most of the time. But then after a while, my new hard drive started to do the same. Then I noticed that when I travel with the laptop, it will work again. So I try to simulate the travel by shaking it, least intense to greater until it finally does the trick to be able to read the hard drive disk. What could be a permanent solution to this issue? Thank you.

 

[popatim]

You do know that could be very bad for your HDD, Right? At least make backups of your important data please.

 

[siriuslydaphne]

Yeah I already moved all my files. But reformatting it doesn't work before. Also replacing the hard drive doesn't work too. So I don't know how to approach this

 

[rgd1101]

The solution, replace your hdd with a ssd.

 

[D_Know_WD]

Hi there siriuslydaphne,

I would also say that you need to back up the data stored on the drive as soon as possible.
After that, you can just test it: http/www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/282651-32-best-diagnostic-testing-utility

In case the test results show that the HDD is fine, then I guess you need to take the laptop to a repair shop(or RMA in case it is under warranty).

Cheers,
D_Know_WD