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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    Hi

    I put it on an old computer running lubuntu and I got the same thing. I'm guessing its a problem with the USB then. Bare in mind I tested it out on an old computer which is also the same make (advent) so that might be why its not working. I really don't know.
    This does sound like a problem with the USB stick.

    It looks like your PCs do not see it as a bootable device so it may not be a problem with the computers but the USB stick itself.

    I've just been watching the youtube video.

    It shows creating a bootable DVD on Windows. Did you create a bootable DVD and if so, did you use Windows or Linux ?

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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    Did you create a bootable DVD and if so, did you use Windows or Linux ?
    I didn't use a DVD because I didn't have a spare one. Instead I used another USB. So I had one 4GB USB which was installing to the 16GB USB. Also, I had made the 4GB istallation USB with universal usb installer on windows.

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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    Hi

    I didn't use a DVD because I didn't have a spare one. Instead I used another USB. So I had one 4GB USB which was installing to the 16GB USB. Also, I had made the 4GB istallation USB with universal usb installer on windows.
    I see. That youtube tutorial looked alright.

    Can you plug the 16GB USB stick into your Lubuntu machine and type

    Code:
    sudo parted -l
    If you need to install parted under Lubuntu (I have not used it in a while)

    Code:
    sudo apt-get install parted
    Can you post the results back here.

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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    Ok, I've done that, here are the results:

    Code:
    Model: SanDisk Cruzer Edge (scsi)Disk /dev/sdb: 16.0GB
    Sector size (logical/physical): 512B/512B
    Partition Table: msdos
    
    
    Number  Start   End     Size    Type      File system     Flags
     1      1049kB  500MB   499MB   primary   ext4            boot
     2      501MB   11.5GB  11.0GB  extended
     5      501MB   7500MB  6999MB  logical   ext4
     6      7502MB  11.5GB  3999MB  logical   linux-swap(v1)

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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    Hi

    Quote Originally Posted by samuel15 View Post
    Ok, I've done that, here are the results:

    Code:
    Model: SanDisk Cruzer Edge (scsi)Disk /dev/sdb: 16.0GB
    Sector size (logical/physical): 512B/512B
    Partition Table: msdos
    
    
    Number  Start   End     Size    Type      File system     Flags
     1      1049kB  500MB   499MB   primary   ext4            boot
     2      501MB   11.5GB  11.0GB  extended
     5      501MB   7500MB  6999MB  logical   ext4
     6      7502MB  11.5GB  3999MB  logical   linux-swap(v1)
    So far everything looks fine.

    Assuming grub is installed on /dev/sdb, and if you followed that tutorial as i think you did, it will be installed there. You don't look like you have done anything wrong.

    It's interesting that the 16GB drive would not boot on both PCs.

    Maybe it's something about the SanDisk Cruzer Edge Disk 16Gb.
    That is also something i have come across in the past.
    Some USB sticks would not boot whereas others would.
    I remember one that had a hidden partition that caused that problem and i think i had to use the manufactures utility to remove it. I can't remember the model though.

    Can you boot the 4GB on both PCs and what model is the 4GB if you can ?

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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    Hi,

    I just noticed that the 4GB one isn't 4GB its 8GB. Sorry my mistake.


    Also the 8GB one is the installer one. Just making sure you know.


    So are you trying to say, use the 8GB one as the OS and the 16GB one as the installer (or even use an old 2GB one as the installer to avoid problems)?


    Finally the 8GB one is a SanDisk Cruser Blade. With it being the same make will it work? I'm not sure

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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    Hi

    Quote Originally Posted by samuel15 View Post
    Hi,

    I just noticed that the 4GB one isn't 4GB its 8GB. Sorry my mistake.

    Also the 8GB one is the installer one. Just making sure you know.
    Is the 8GB installer booting correctly in both the Lubuntu PC and the broken PC ? I.E Will the 2 advent PCs boot any of the SanDisks ?

    So are you trying to say, use the 8GB one as the OS and the 16GB one as the installer (or even use an old 2GB one as the installer to avoid problems)?
    That may be an idea, however...

    Finally the 8GB one is a SanDisk Cruser Blade. With it being the same make will it work? I'm not sure
    ...neither am i. It looks like you have done everything right to create the 16GB OS USB Stick.

    I'm not sure what to suggest at the moment.

    See if others have any idea.

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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    hi guys,,, i have same problem as this guy,,, but it on second new hdd

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    Re: Ubuntu installation error: input/output error on /dev/sda

    smoliar, please start a new thread and give as many details about your problem as possible; you'll be much more likely to get help.

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