Fix Dell Hard Drive Error 2000-0142 [Solution]

In this post, we’ll explain what causes the Dell hard drive error “2000-0142,” what it means, and how to troubleshoot it. We will go over methods like running CHKDSK, investigating the SATA cable, and reinstalling Windows. We will additionally emphasize the need for expert advice to prevent irreparable data loss. 

Reasons And Fixes For Dell Hard Drive “Error Code 2000-0142”

One of the diagnosis problems of the Dell PCs is this one. Like other manufacturers, Dell offers diagnostics error codes that point to related problems with your Dell PC. To recover deleted data based on various data loss situations, Stellar® Data Recovery presents a whole range of choice. Select the most suitable data recovery solution according to your demand.

Your Dell PC’s Pre-boot System Analysis (PSA) could show an error code 2000-0142 on the output. The whole error message seems to be this:

Let’s examine the reasons for this error message and what it implies.

Find out what cause this error message and what it means.

PSA diagnostics of the Dell system offer the code 2000:0142 if:

1. The SATA cable likely doesn’t exist or has malfunctioned.
2. Hard disk has failed or failure is almost here due to:

• Corrupted MBR (master boot record)
• Faulty system files
• Bad Sectors
• Physical  damages

Caution:- If the error 0142 is caused by physical damage to the drive (burned, water damaged, broken/damaged components, etc.), you must consult a Professional Data Recovery Service Provider.

Playing around with a damaged hard drive may worsen the problem and risk permanent data loss as the drives are delicate.

This means that the message indicates that your drive might have failed or is about to fail unless SATA connectivity is the cause of this error.  Thus, your objective should not be only rectifying the mistake since it could be an interim fix and cause the drive to fail totally.

The data is much valuable than the supposedly dead or dying drive. Thus, first we have to try to recover the data via removing the error.

Thus, the first step should be determining whether:

• The issue arises with the SATA cable.
• Alternately with the drive

We need to confirm the SATA cable connection to accomplish this.

Check that the SATA cable connecting the hard disk to the motherboard is complete. If so, insert another functioning SATA cable and verify if that solves the problem.

If doing so fails to fix the error 0142, your drive may have crashed or is likely to crash. Under these conditions, recovering the data from the affected drive needs to be the next line of action. Usually, this error does not let Windows to boot. Windows tries to execute a system startup fix when this happens but fails, sending your PC into an endless loop. How will you take a backup though, if you can’t reach your data?

Let’s see how you might try to at least circumvent the Dell hard disk error 2000:0142, so retrieving the data.

Recover Data With Fix or Get Rid Of Dell Hard Drive Error 2000-0142

The methods provided here could be a workaround to access the data or temporarily fix the Diagnostics error 2000:0142. If you can access the data through the below-mentioned gets closer, then you have to backup or recover the data considering the negative effects of this error.

Bonus Point: The methods would include retrieving data from the allegedly crashed or crashing disk by use of force. The failed efforts lower the likelihood of recovery, leading to permanent data loss. In such situations, first contact with a data recovery expert is advised to enhance the prospects of data recovery.

Solution 1: Connect the hard drive to another computer.

• Remove the Hard drive.
• Put it in a USB enclosure to turn it into an external drive. 
• Connect it to an operating system.
• Your drive has been connected as an external drive, therefore you can try recovering your data.
• If this proves inadequate, use the next approach.

Caution: If the system is unable to identify the drive, contact a Professional Data Recovery Service Provider to avoid permanent data loss.

Solution 2: Use Windows Installation Media to run CHKDSK Command.

MBR contains information about the OS’s installation location. Diagnostic error 2000:0142 results from the system failing to identify the installed OS when MBR gets corrupt.

Also Read : Windows Stop Code 0xC000021A

Fix MBR corruption and consequently the diagnostics issue 2000:0142 with CHKDSK command, a windows incorporated utility. It enables reading data from bad sectors as well. You would therefore require a Windows installation CD for performing the CHKDSK command since this mistake could prevent you from booting to Windows. Running the CHKDSK program and deploying Windows installation media will help us try to correct this error:

• Reconnect the drive back to your PC as the internal one.
• Turn ON your Dell PC or restart it.
• Press the button used to open the BIOS setup utility as the PC comes ON. Usually, this is the F2 key (see the manufacturer’s handbook).
• Go to the “Boot” option and switch the BIOS boot order to start from the USB or disk.
• Choose a preferred language then click next.

• Click “Repair your computer.”

• Choose Troubleshoot.

• Afterwards, choose Command Prompt.

• Use the command on the command prompt.
  chkdsk /f /r C:

Where is the drive letter your OS installed on
/f fix errors.
/r searches for the bad sectors and tries to interpret their data.

Take a backup right away if this method has fixed the mistake. Otherwise, try the one here below:

Solution 3: Reinstall Windows

As already said, corrupt system files might be the cause of this error; try to reinstall Windows. You may achieve this as follows.

See a Professional Data Recovery Service Provider if none of the techniques would correct your problem © 0142. Not messing about with the impacted disk is better since the diagnostics error shows straight to drive-specific problems. Correcting this issue with hit-and-trial techniques could cause ongoing data loss.

Note: The above suggested methods are not meant for fixing the physically damaged drive. If physical damage arises, you have nothing to do on your own. In such circumstances, you should personally consult a data recovery expert first hand.

Your disk might be failing and dead soon, hence even if any of these methods may fix the error, it is recommended to take the backup right away.

Conclusion

In this article, we discussed Dell diagnostics error code 2000-0142. From the causes of Dell hard drive error code 0142, we discovered that this error may be a dead or dying drive indicator.

Therefore, we identified the need of recovering or backing up the data as soon as we got access to it by applying the described methods.

In case of a physical failure or in case the techniques would not be able to provide access to the data to recover it, we highlighted the need of contacting a professional data recovery specialist. The drives are delicate, so playing with them could cause permanent data loss. That allows you to keep track that you never permanently lose data.