A few days ago, laptop (Medion Akoya EX) was dropped from about 2 feet while on, though not running any specific programs. It worked fine for about 5 minutes afterwards and then froze when I tried to open the My Documents folder. After a forced restart, it entered a boot cycle where it would show the Windows startup SCREEN for about 7 seconds, then flashes a blue error screen and reboots. The same goes for starting with last known good config. When trying to start in safe mode, it lists SEVERAL drivers, freezes on the MUP one, and after 7 seconds again flashes the blue screen and reboots.

The problem is not the RAM jogged loose, and when taken to IT a linux boot disk started fine and was able to read the hard drive. I have no such disk however, and would really like to back up my system before trying to reinstall windows, especially if it turns out SOMETHING is irrevocably DAMAGED. Is there a way I can back up my system when I cannot get into any operating system?

Also, does anyone have any suggestions for exactly what may be wrong,and how to fix it?Grab one of these for about 5 or 10 bucks...



This will allow you to hook up the laptop drive to your desktop and retrieve/burn any data you need.

Re-seating the drive may cure the condition you have with the laptop...i've seen it before,

They are called 2.5" to IDE CONNECTORS available at any reputable computer store...