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Old 02-06-2009, 10:51 AM   #5
Lil bastard
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If you can afford to lose the data, try DIY fixes. If your data is irreplaceable, then spend a buck and take it to a pro.

I run a mirror backup on an external hard drive, updated every few days or so. If my comp fails, I fix it and reload everything from the EHD.

Replacing the hard drive, partitioning it and so on is not very difficult, there are numerous sources on the net giving you 'computers for dummies' instructions.

If you're like most, your data is more valuable than the comp, so I'd suggest taking it to a pro. May cost a couple bucks, but worth it in the end.
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