hard drive drivers for hp pavilion g6 2250SA

[kakamaye]

I cant install Windows 7/8/Vista on my Laptop, the OS cant find drives, i also tried to install Linux, it has the same issue of not finding a drive.

I contacted the manufacturer of the Hard Drive, they said they sold to HP as OEM hence HP changed the firmware and the like for the hard drive. My hard drive serial number is [edited by Moderator]. Please guide me where to download the drivers for the hard drive and the firmware as well.

Thanks

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Try this...

Download the drivers from this link below (first or second file listed -- 32 or 64 bit as applicable).

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=2101&DwnldID=23060&keyword=Intel+Rapi...

Extract the files onto a usb flash drive.

With the flash drive and W7/8 installation media plugged into the machine, boot from the W7 installation media.

After you select the install now option, select the Drive Options - Advanced menu, then select the Load Driver option.

You should now see the storage driver files listed.

If you check the box, it will only include the compatible driver.

Follow the prompts and hopefully, W7/8 should install.

[kakamaye]

Thanks Paul

I managed to download the drivers and extracted to usb disk. I did load dirver, windows managed to see the driver, but it coudnt go beyond this stage. May be the issue is the hard disk itself because when I go to command prompt it shows X:\sources, no other drives are shown.

its also shows 3FO error

thanks

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

That code indicates your new HDD is DOA.

Do you have another HDD you can test?

If the new hard drive isn't DOA, then the drive controller on the motherboard is shot.

[george-p]

Hi @kakamaye ,

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[kakamaye]

Thanks Paul,

Its not a new hard drive, its an old one. when I run diagnostic test on it, it says

Long dst is not installed

Small dst is not installed

Now am giving up, I will have to go for a new one.

Thanks

[kakamaye]

Thanks George for the information, next time I will not post any personal information

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Sounds like the drive is toast indeed.