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I've gotten this error sevaral times in the last few days:
Details
Product: Windows Operating System
ID: 5
Source: atapi
Version: 5.2
Symbolic Name: IO_ERR_PARITY
Message: A parity error was detected on %1.
Explanation
There was a parity error during a direct memory access (DMA) transfer.
Typically, this means that the cable connecting the drive to the computer is
failing.
User Action
Replace the cable.
I'm on a laptop,(hp Pavilion N5250) the only obvious cable is the power
supply, so what cable is it that's supposed to get replaced? I'm pretty good
with written instructions and mechanical things, so is this possible to do
myself?
Details
Product: Windows Operating System
ID: 5
Source: atapi
Version: 5.2
Symbolic Name: IO_ERR_PARITY
Message: A parity error was detected on %1.
Explanation
There was a parity error during a direct memory access (DMA) transfer.
Typically, this means that the cable connecting the drive to the computer is
failing.
User Action
Replace the cable.
I'm on a laptop,(hp Pavilion N5250) the only obvious cable is the power
supply, so what cable is it that's supposed to get replaced? I'm pretty good
with written instructions and mechanical things, so is this possible to do
myself?