2-in-a-row HDD failure?

[teflonfrog]

Hello.

I am having problems with my computer. I purchased it refurbished off Newegg about 3 month ago, no warranty. The 1st HDD was failing, so I ordered a new one from the manufacturer, AST Systems. The 2nd HDD that I just received has the SAME exact problem. Is there any way to fix this (like replacing a cord or something). I cannot buy a new PC.

Thanks.

 

[USAFRet]

A new SATA cable would be an easy and quick test.

What leads you to believe the drive failed?

 

[teflonfrog]

A new SATA cable would be an easy and quick test.

What leads you to believe the drive failed?

When I try to boot Windows, I get the Blue Screen. When I run Intel Diagnostics, it shows me Dell Error Code 2000-0146.

I don't think I can replace the SATA cable, as the OEM is Dell and all the cables are built into the PSU.

 

[MeepsterNotchy]

A new SATA cable would be an easy and quick test.

What leads you to believe the drive failed?

When I try to boot Windows, I get the Blue Screen. When I run Intel Diagnostics, it shows me Dell Error Code 2000-0146.

I don't think I can replace the SATA cable, as the OEM is Dell and all the cables are built into the PSU.

The SATA cable that would need replaced is the one connecting to the motherboard, not PSU.