How To Fix Dell No Hard Drive - Hard Drive Not Found - HDD Not Installed Error
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If your Dell computer is giving you a No HDD, No HDD Found, HDD Not Detected, or HDD Not Installed error, follow this for help troubleshooting. If your HDD is bad and needs to be replaced, check out the HDDs and SSDs in the Computer Component List here: www.amazon.com/shop/pcmonkey. After installing a new drive, you would have to install an operating system. Check out the FAQ's and Related Video Links below !!
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FAQ's:
Q: What are the buttons you press?
A: F2 - BIOS, F12 - Diagnostic Options
Q: What if you cant change between Legacy and UEFI?
A: If you cant find those options or cant change between them, move on and continue with the rest of the video. What was the result of the Dell diagnostic scan?
Q: What if the HDD did not pass the test?
A: If your HDD did not pass the test, that means its either loose or bad. Try 'reseating' it as seen in this video first. If that fails to help, its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. Feel free to ask for help finding a compatible one if you like :)
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Q: Changing the settings in BIOS didn't help and the scan passed everything :(
A: If changing the settings in BIOS did not help and the diagnostic scan showed the hard drive to be healthy, then you can proceed with the rest of the video. You can try the Repair or Recovery options in BIOS or undoing the last update if applicable. If that does not help, your last resort would be to install a new operating system.
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Let me know how that goes:)
Q: I cant run the diagnostic scan. It wont complete or I cant access it.
A: If you cannot run the scan, we don't know for sure if the HDD is healthy or not. We will have to continue troubleshooting assuming it is for now. If its healthy, and if the issue is operating system related, I would then reinstall it.
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Q: The diagnostic scan said that the Hard Drive (HDD) was not installed?
A: If the test shows the HDD to be not installed, that means the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
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@@thesapphireeffect7626 How is the Dell diagnostic test not working? What happened when you tried to run it? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Overheating, liquid spill, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey my computer is making a loud noise sounds like a car backing up, also beeping sounds it keeps saying hardware not installed that's all I'm getting, the test works but the results are hardware not installed idk what else to do
@@thesapphireeffect7626 If the test said that the HDD was not installed, that helps us forward. If the test shows the HDD to be not installed, that means the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced.
@@PC_Monkey ok I doubt its bad because its brand new, my son slammed it shut in anger and that's how it has been since
Great job man, you keep it very simple and to the point without going too far into anything too advanced and show all of the most common troubleshooting steps, Very concise and clear :) This is the way sir, and the same that I do when working with most clients. Thanks for your work toward the cause. knowledge is power people!
Thanks for the nice compliments :)
Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
Thank you so much !!!
This is the only video that worked for me !
You just earn a follower !!!
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
Your first step, to remove all wires including power and restart worked, thanks.
Great to hear !! Always here to help :):)
Hello! Thank you for the video.
I recently changed my Dell Latitude 7400 from 256 SSD to 512 SSD. So, after installing windows and by the time i was transferring some files from my external hard disk to the system, it suddenly showed a blue screen error, and subsequently an hard drive not found error. I tried the diagnostic you showed in this video and the result showed that the SSD drive test is not complete. This is the second 512 SSD I would be replacing, I guess I am yet to find one that is compatible with my laptop. What do advise?
Hi there I've got a Dell Latitude 5280, and I have a brand new 1TB WD black SSD, I've installed it, connection is secure, but nothing coming up in Boot Sequence, I've had the SSD show up now and then when entering F12 menu, but not allowing me to boot anything up. I've ran a diagnostics test and the memory is coming up fine, it's M2 SSD aswell.
I'm trying to install windows 11 from my S22 Ultra via a data cable as its the only option I have but I'm not sure what else I can do? Please help as I'm losing my mind right now 😔
My problem is after add SSD(M.2?) on dell desktop, previous hard disk not shown on boot ordering menu, but I can use one shot to boot from it. Any comment? both OS are Ubuntu 20.04.
Hi. Please help me with a Bitlocker problem. Is there any way to save my files. I dont have the key to unlock, my friend did the microsoft software and she passed 2 years ago. I have important work data on my laptop. Please. Thanks
Thank you this video helped a lot. I have to open my laptop an found my ssd dislodged. Fixed it with your help. Thank you
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
Hi, i resetted my bios setting and also ran a diagnostics test, the test came up with a problem in the hardrive. I was panicking at this point so i left the computer overnight. The computer is no longer charging (it’s not a charger problem) and i can’t even turn it up. What should i do? If it’s dead is there any way to see what files i had?
1. If the HDD is bad, it would first need to be replaced. If the HDD is fully bad, then the DATA on it is also most likely lost :(
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Thanks for your comprehensive video! All tests passed including hard drive but still no bootable device found when I start it up? Thanks!
If changing the settings in BIOS did not help and the diagnostic scan showed the hard drive to be healthy, then you can proceed with the rest of the video. You can try the Repair or Recovery options in BIOS or undoing the last update if applicable. If that does not help, your last resort would be to install a new operating system.
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Thanks! I disconnected HD and reconnected. Problem solved.
Great to hear !! Always here to help :):) And thanks for the TIP :):):)
For such a small error u wasted time seeing ads then video , lol, just for fun fact
If this happens to you after a seemingly unrelated project where you had to open the case, one thing to check is to reseat your SSD (if that's your boot device). I recently did a battery replacement and powered back on to No Boot Device. After some troubleshooting (including finding this video), I finally decided to crack the case again to check things out. First thing I saw was the SSD popped out of its slot. In retrospect, that's probably one of the first things I should've checked, but I was a bit in panic mode.
Yes. Reseating the HDD or SSD if you can access it easily is prob one of the first things you should try. Glad this video was helpful :):)
Hi, I have an issue with boot Sequence it shows ONBOARD NIC(IPV4) and ONBOARD NIC (IPV6) there is no option of UEFI or Windows boot manager. this happened after I perform a Clean disk. what to do if this happens? I cant choose UEFI or any other bootable device is also not detectable. but no hard drive or Usb port issue. it is also enabled in Bios
1. Can you skip that step then and try the Dell diagnostic scan?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey Hi, thankyou for responding. no issue with the laptop, it is a used laptop, there were some restriction installed on the OS that's why I decided to format the Dell laptop, there were issues at first that I encountered like. MBR to GPT convert issue things like that coz I cant install the OS and select driver. then after converting and cleaning the Disk via diskpart it acted like this. when I reboot the laptop the boot sequence no longer have the option for Windows Manager and UEFII only onboard(Ipv4/ipv6). the Flashdrive somehow is readable but can only select certain file when I'm trying to add boot option, I also tried the diagnostic scan. every hardware is functioning well, same result as you had on the video.
@@PC_Monkey I was thinking it could be an issue with the bios. i tried the WLAN Bios update, it updated however it has the same problem. i can show you a screen shot. drive.google.com/file/d/18xS9I7PzrxklBaiGFfaCqcsPNdkNWR4O/view
Hi, I have a Dell Latitude E7270. The laptop was working and went into sleep mode, then suddenly failed to start and giving the error “no bootable devices found.” I did have a low memory warning earlier in the morning, but this happened before I could do anything to address it.
I have troubleshooted using the recommendations above which show up in my system (not all of them are present/available options). When I run diagnostics, it says “hard drive - not installed.” I don’t see any option for system recovery. When I open the back, I don’t see a hard drive. Please help!
1. Wonderfully detailed comment. Much thanks. And nice job detailing everything you have tried and what the result was!
2. If the test shows the HDD to be not installed, that means the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
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Um, while this video didn't directly help me, it did direct me towards the right direction. My Dell G15 5510 couldn't boot due to no hard drive error. I tried all your non physical tricks they didn't really work (especially because legacy isnt supported on mine and theres only one boot option), I pressed power and f2, and at the bottom of all the options was my hard drives name, and I clicked on it and it somehow booted up??? Please, if you can, explain why and if I need to do anything else in the future.
Computers are so weird sometimes lol. Sometimes the connection just needs to be reset. The computer needs to be reminded that the HDD is actually there lol. Glad it was something easy for ya and thanks for the TIP :):):) !!
I tried this, my SSD shows up in the F2 boot menu and I set it to top priority but then it goes back to the "hard drive not installed" error page. Ughhhh
I have a dell pc that the drive errors after booting into Windows. Is this a sign of a bad drive? Dell diagnostic brings up no errors.
Are you able to find any Recovery or Repair options in BIOS?
Thank you for your video, unfortunatly still at a loss, had to change jack port, disconnected battery, got the no hard drive installed, which is correct as I don't have one, (didn't know it didn't come with one) followed all your steps. All is changed to lagacy, SSD is selected and now stuck in a loop, with Exiting PXE ROM showing, no media found, hit any button to reboot, did some button pressing in bios, showed up as no bootable device found, can't deactivate computrace?. Jack broke before I could safe photo's, work images and doc's, I would really like to recover the photo's, if I reboot from a USB install, will it wipe what is already saved? I can see no other way to solve the problem, won't run diagnoses in legacy, but did in UFEI, all good, no hard drive, battery getting old, no other issue's. Inspiron 3585. Appericate if you can be of any further help, thank you.
Was the HDD healthy when you ran the diagnostic test?
@@PC_Monkey I don't have a HDD, just an SSD, I know both are hardrives, I've managed to get as far as starting install windows, but get stopped at no drivers/install found, used rufus to help, had to which bios settings back the UEFI, now can't even get windows to start running install. Dignoses showed no problems with hard drive/SSD. Was working perfect till I removed the battery to change the jack. I've done everything word for word, bar hitting the computruce, but has greyed out so can not reverse that, not that I have a clue what it is or does lol Going round the twist, can't fastboot a phone I got fixed nor wipe windows and up load lunex to a brand new laptop, I haven't got green thumbs or what ever the tech wording for it is unfortunatly. Thank you for answering
Hi, thank you for your nice videos about computers, especially about DELL'S.
I have a laptop DELL VOSTRO 3550 which is working with Windows 7. I have updated all its drivers, including BIOS which was updated to A12. My question is: having in view the Bios is A12 updated and all other drivers are updated, can I update this laptop to Windows 10? Is this update going to be successful? Coz I heard they where many situations of people updating their DELL Vostro for Windows 10 and their laptop screen remained black after this update was made. On the other hand, it has been said once the bios will be updated to A12, everything would be fine. What do you know about this issue? What is your advice? Thank you for reading.
Your always welcome to try the update. However, in my experience, many Windows 7 computers do not run very well with Windows 10. Very glitchy with many issues. I dont even try to update to Win10 from Win7 anymore :(
You can see the Windows 10 system requirements here: support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-system-requirements-6d4e9a79-66bf-7950-467c-795cf0386715
@@PC_Monkey Thank you very much. You think I should update to Windows 8.3 or just let it as it is on Windows 7?
@@danalexandroaie3233 Usually I just leave Win7 alone at Win7 :(
Excellent 👍, nice video
Thanks !! Glad this video was helpful :):)
I wanted to completely restart Windows. So this is what worked for me using a Dell Inspiron 15 5510 that did not support legacy boot, regardless of secure boot being off:
Changed the drive settings from RAID to AHCI/NVMe (in BIOS).
Inserted a Windows 10 bootable USB and booted from that.
Hard Drive(s) were detected unlike before so I selected one.
hi, thanks for this video, I ran the diagnostic and said hard drive not installed, I tried everything you said here, and I also tried testing physically the ssd in a different computer as an external disk, I can access the data just fine, like the disk is not wasted, but if plug it back in it still has the same warning, hard drive not fund. could it be the flat conector may be ? or any other hardware piece? thanks
Perhaps its a motherboard issue at this point if the drive is fine and even works well in another computer
Hello, thanks for the tips! In my case I have a G5 5590 but the BIOS doesn't detect the drive, because I can use it on windows but I wanted to make it my OS drive, do you have any idea on how to solve that problem (the drive is a crucial MX500 Sata ssd)
1. Can you run the diagnostic scan as seen here?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey Yes, I ran the diagnostic scan but it says that no drive is found (I disconnected all the drives and peripherals, except the SATA SSD)
2. No, I haven't had any other problems before, I just noticed because I wanted to make the SSD the OS drive.
@@josetem14 That means that the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
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If the install fails, you may have then identified the hard drive as bad. It would then need to be replaced.
@@PC_Monkey Ok. thanks for your help!
@@josetem14 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
I have a dell inspiron 7405 2n1, and I’ve been having issues with my hard drive not being detected in bios. In diagnostic checks, my hardrive passes and there’s no option to switch to legacy in bios. My laptop frequently shuts down and a few times has said hardrive not installed. My laptop doesn’t have an easy panel opening in the bottom so I’m a little nervous to try to get in there to make sure it’s properly connected. What do you think my next steps should be?
If the diagnostic test passes the HDD then its most likely no loose. If it were, the diagnostic test would miss it too. It sounds like a BIOS issue. Can you access BIOS and find a Factory Reset option?
@@PC_Monkey I’ve updated bios and also reset bios to the optimal default settings and it’s still not detecting the hardrive
@@ellaesanbock5922 If changing the settings in BIOS did not help and the diagnostic scan showed the hard drive to be healthy, then you can proceed with the rest of the video. You can try the Repair or Recovery options in BIOS or undoing the last update if applicable. If that does not help, your last resort would be to install a new operating system.
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@@PC_Monkey I tried the bios recovery and my hard drive was recognized but my laptop is still shutting down. I reinstalled the operating system and now it’s shutting down even more
@@ellaesanbock5922 You reinstalled the OS successfully? It brought you to the desktop after it was finished?
If its still not working, you may be looking at a motherboard issue at this point?
Hello. I have a problem. My usb mouse was broken and i had error “power surge on usb port damage”. After couple of this errors my Dell lagged and blue death screen appeared. I reload my laptop because of instant 0% - and then after restart black screen appeared with “no bootable device” error.
With diagnostics on F5 i have problem “hard drive not installed”. Changing boot settings from Legacy to UEFI didn’t help.
Is my hard drive dead, or it can be revived? Will be all my data gone? Or it can particularly saved? From D drive at least
If the test shows the HDD to be not installed, that means the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
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@@PC_Monkey And why HDD is lost? Because of power surge on usb??? How?
And if it’s lost - does it completely impossible to backup my data?
I just got this laptop for Christmas and it keeps trying to turn on but like it won't the manual reboot doesn't work keeps giving me a blue screen and it just won't load do you know how to fix this?
Assuming you have a Dell, have you tried the steps seen here?
@@PC_Monkey well it's a hp 15 laptop
@@PC_Monkey nvm I got a different one
Hey thank you for your the video about hdd not found.
actually i had forget my laptops password..that's why i want to format my laptop.
so i go to bios and saw 7 partition over there ,so i decide to delete all the 7 partition .and then it shows the msg to restart it.
And then i had plugedin ios10 bootable pendrive and want to format it but now when i see in bios i see no hdd it shows/detect my bootable pendrive only. so what can i do pls give me a sujjestion.
My laptop Name : Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 Series
Model No: N17Q1
Hey Jamon, can you please make a video about how to fix a support assist loop?
You have a Dell computer? Does this happen at startup and prevent the computer from booting up correctly? If so, can you try the steps seen here?
@@PC_Monkey yes, I tried these steps but it still isn't booting up
@@rm_9856 The diagnostic test wont actually change anything. Its just a test to help us see how to proceed. What was the result of the test?
@@PC_Monkey everything's fine and in good condition, and there is no reason to replace anything.
@@rm_9856 If changing the settings in BIOS did not help and the diagnostic scan showed the hard drive to be healthy, then you can proceed with the rest of the video. You can try the Repair or Recovery options in BIOS or undoing the last update if applicable. If that does not help, your last resort would be to install a new operating system.
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Hi! I got a huge problem with the laptop from my job that i accidentally let fall and now the hard drive wont work. I have an old N5050 inspiron and when i press F2 my boot options look nothing like yours. Actually i can only choose the boot priority but i cant change anything else... Is there a way?? Please it's so important
1. Are you able to find and run the diagnostic test?
2. Have you tried reseating the HDD in case it just fell loose?
Thanks for the video. We've tried everything in video multiple times. After running the diagnostics and the DST Long test several times, we received the error code "145 -HD self test unsuccessful, terminated." Any other suggestions, are does this mean hard drive is dead? (Dell Inspiron 3593 Laptop)
If your HDD did not pass the test, that means its either loose or bad. Try 'reseating' it as seen in this video first. If that fails to help, its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. Feel free to ask for help finding a compatible one if you like :)
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@@PC_Monkey thank you !
@@ddslabdog Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
Hi Jamin, I was wondering if there's a fix if I forgot my bios password so I can't change any settings?
Unfortunately at this time, I do not assist with bypassing BIOS passwords on this channel.
Hey Jamon, i have a dell inspiron 15 and it says here my hard is not installed though i do not install any hard drive at the moment. Before this, i had installed one but it was removed due to the condition you said in this video and right now there is no hard drive. How can i fix that is it by opening the bottom case or something else?
Thanks by the way
If your computer has no HDD in it, then the computer will give you a No HDD error when starting. I dont understand your question. In order to stop the error, you have to put a working HDD into the computer with a working operating system on it.
Hi I think your video is very helpful, however I’ve tried it on my Dell G7 15 7500 and it just states that hard drive is not installed. This has happened before but I would just turn off my laptop and it would go back to normal. But now it’s not happening, what do I do!
The diagnostic test states that your HDD is not installed? That means that the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
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I have an older Dell laptop and I kept it plugged in and on for about a month. When I unplugged it, it would never boot up fully again. I keep getting messages about no hard drive. I tried a bunch of options to save my files to an external device but it seems the options to try new things to fix the laptop become fewer and fewer with each try. At first it allowed me to save files to an external device but the process would never finish and I'd have ro shut down the computer and try again. It no longer gives me the option to save to the external device. Other options are no longer viable either. Not sure what's going on. Everything seemed to be fine until I unplugged it.
1. Are you able to run the diagnostic scan as seen here? Can you find any Repair or Recovery options in BIOS?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
@PC_Monkey there may have been a windows update a few weeks before. I just tried to do something through the repair menu that required a download. It got to 50% and then just went directly back to the repair menu. I also recently got an inaccessible boot device message along with a QR code. I couldn't read it all before the screen changed.
Are you able to run the diagnostic scan as seen here? Can you find any Repair or Recovery options in BIOS?@@kevin15776
@PC_Monkey when I hit the f12 button it brings me to a black screen with some white 90s style font. There is a diagnostics option. I ran the short test and everything passed. It wants to run a 17 hour memory test. Should I do that?
@@kevin15776 For now, I would not run that test if the short test passed everything. If changing the settings in BIOS did not help and the diagnostic scan showed the hard drive to be healthy, then you can proceed with the rest of the video. You can try the Repair or Recovery options in BIOS or undoing the last update if applicable. If that does not help, your last resort would be to install a new operating system.
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Hi There, I have dell unspiron 2021 laptop (2 in1). Unfortunately it is stating up. I am getting 3 white and 2 amber light error. Can I fix it at home?? Appreciate your help.
1. Are the lights the only signs of life when you turn it on? No motherboard or hard drive sounds? No fan noise? Nothing on the screen?
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@@PC_Monkey First of all thanks for your quick feedback. When I turn on the power button. I can see light turned on in the keyboard but no display. Than on the charging light I saw 3 white and 2 amber color light display.
@@PC_Monkey I removed RAM and reinstalled it. Still the same problem
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Hello i have a dell inspiron 15 7000 series and it keeps asking me for my admin pass witxh i dont know
Hi, I have a Dell Inspirion 660 and may have a unique case. I'm able to boot up to Windows but once there the freezing /lagging is unresponsive once I get to my home screen. When I do the diagnostic, the hard drive icon has an error. Would like to know how to detach the hard drive and place back safely. Thank you
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@@PC_Monkey I had to view another video from the same youtuber. My Dell 660 was a little different inside from the video you shared. Going to see about getting an external hard drive and install since I forgot I only had an internal one many years ago. Thanks again for all your help.
@@mohammeddiop6564 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
@@PC_Monkey UPDATE: So after installing the operating system from a disk, letting it do it's repair and adjusting some settings in BIOS a few times my computer is working again.
The date and time was not staying on the accurate settings for whatever reason and briefly had the blue screen crash when not booting up to Windows. I know from your vid I have both a hardware and software issue but I really lucked out.
Now the only thing left is getting back audio/sound properly, lol. Just wanted to say thanks again for the tutorial and reaching out.
@@mohammeddiop6564 Happy to help :) Always here if needed !!
I get a blue screen and after that it says like we ran in to a problem so i have blue screen of death and after that i get hard drive not installed. I try to boot up as legacy but it gives me no boot up found press any button to restart the machine and it just keep doing that and when i test hard drive in bios it passes the test says hard drive is good now im not a computer guy so i don’t understand a lot of things can i get some help
1. If the HDD tests good, perhaps its an OS error. Could you find any Repair or Recovery options in BIOS?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
Heyy, i have an xps 13 model? The backs fully covered so im not sure how to do it..
Does this help? th-cam.com/video/xFIE2SKst-s/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jamon, I have an msi laptop and it doesn't boot the first time I press the power button. I have to hard power off multiple times to get it on. What should I do?
Sometime the whole computer freezes and sometimes the screen glitches and freezes. One time it started buzzing and was frozen. I'm very worried please guide me as to what I should do
It's a fairly new laptop
6 months old I think
What do you see on the screen when you try to start it and it does not boot up correctly? Also, is your computer still under warranty?
Hi my laptop is dell latitude 5480 . As per f12 scan my laptop have ⚠️sign on battery . Now I tried all the things you said F2 do settings legacy . But it didn't rebooted . Please help me
1. The HDD passed the test?
2. Also, did anything happen before this? Overheating, liquid spill, Windows update, etc?
Mine is error 151 critical issue found it says that my harddrive run outside of normal parameters and should be replaced, and i also remove my batery because its bloated and i dissabled it to the battery management to be able to used it but after a few days this problem shows after i put to sleep my loptop.
1. If the diagnostic test shows your HDD to be in error, it should be replaced. May take this chance to upgrade to a SSD. They are faster and fail less often :)
2. Yes, a bloated battery is very dangerous. It could also be damaging other components so its good to replace those asap!
Hi it is given me the error but when I run the diagnostic it shows hard drive is there and everything is okay but is is showing no bootable device
Were you able to find any Recovery or Repair options in BIOS?
Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey nothing had happened i came home and started my computer and the problem started . So i deleted all the data and reinstalled windows
it is now working perfectly
@@spooky3139 Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
Why would my bios settings get changed on their own? Is that possible? My Dell laptop has been working fine for almost 4 years and now tells me the SSD is nearing the end of it's usable life and failing. Also when I started receiving the error(s), a shutdown and restart has gotten me going again (for now).
It could be that the SSD is actually dying and needs to be replaced. However, sometimes BIOS can loose power for a second, causing settings to change. Perhaps the CMOS battery is starting to die and needs to be replaced.
@@PC_Monkey Thank you. Good thoughts. I opened it today, pulled the SSD, spray aired it (not really dusty or dirty, but I did anyhow) and put it back together. It booted right up of course. I'm also considering another factor, something else I did that's totally far fetched, but I'll give it a few days before I consider that being "the" fix.
@@KBuckyRailVideo Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
@@PC_Monkey Sure enough, it was something that wouldn't have been considered by life as we know it... A faulty, powered 6 port USB hub that was plugged into the laptop was the culprit. Somehow it was screwing things up with the bios on bootup. (Maybe a power issue as you suggested) I unplugged it and everything else. Right before I took the computer apart, I tried one more time and my computer booted. I replaced it with a spare, and my computer's been working fine since. Not an SSD issue at all. You just never know! Thanks.
@@KBuckyRailVideo Unreal! Computers are cool but sometimes, very frustrating lol. Glad your all set and nice work !!
Hi, I have a dell inspiron 7415 2-in-1 and I’m having this issue. It says hard drive not installed, I’ve followed yours and other tutorials and I haven’t been able to fix it. I’m not sure I have the means to replace the hard drive if it IS bad, and this is basically a brand new laptop I got just for school. I don’t know what to do
What was the result of the diagnostic scan? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey did the scan and it said hard drive not installed, due to hurricane beryl i didn't have electricity for 6 days and i think it had an incomplete update process which possibly triggered the issue.
No bootable device. After the diagnosis, it says hard drive not installed, how do I resit a dell latitude 7280 hard drive ? It’s not as accessible as the example you showed. Thank you
Does this help? th-cam.com/video/O6sAFLUicL4/w-d-xo.html
Anyone knows how to fix this issue:
I’m upgrading my dell to ssd and doing a full windows install with usb media stick.
- Able to install OS successfully BUT when it restarts, there is a boot error. (No boot found); blank screen
- did all the steps in bios setting, and this video still nothing.
- I plug the same ssd to a usb/sata external dock, windows boots right up and able to finish and log into windows.
I plug that ssd back internally, no boot found.
*ran diagnostics, everything is connected and running properly. It can detect the hard drive. The ssd is a crucial mx500.
Why is this happening? What’s the fix
Hi, I recently bought a used Dell latitude 5310 2-in-1 laptop with no hard drive. I'm a novice at repairing computers. I think I bought the correct hard drive but I can't find it on the laptop. Can you help, please?
I dont have a video on that exact model but I did find this: th-cam.com/video/66gVJGz6TbQ/w-d-xo.html. You can see the SSD at 7:16 in the video. Assuming that is your computer, it takes a SSD, not a Hard Drive
Hi. My hard drive is not showing up in the booting sequence option. This starting after the power in the house went off.
Can you try running the Dell diagnostic test as seen here? Have you tried reseating the HDD?
Hello. A friend bought a Dell Inspirion 15 and in BIOS/Setting/General/System information it doesn't show a primary hard drive in DEVICE INFORMATION. What do we do? When we ran the F12 test we got all green check mark except on the CDROM Drive 0-0-0 where there was a red X
Sounds like the CDROM drive is bad then and needs to be replaced. The HDD passed the test though?
Honestly I don't really know what I'm doing. A way to actually write a long description would help or a way to contact you because I'm sure you could help fix this but basically When I start the computer it goes inthe loop where it says it didn't start properly and needs to restart and then you can go to the advanced options et cetera. I don't know if somebody went into bios and changed stuff but when I ran the thorough test everything passed supposedly except the CD rom drive. With that prevent a computer from entering windows operating system? Because it won't go into the operating system at all. I can get to bios and the use of the F12 function for the boot menu but that's about it. I have the administrator password and when I try to run the other options for resetting the computer and all that and it asks for the administrator password and I enter it it doesn't accept it for some reason. There isn't a system password so I know it wouldn't be that. I don't even know what all settings the bios are supposed to be on for each one. Feel bad because she bought this computer and really needed it to work with and she can't get into it past these problems.
@@X-TremeGaming Your contacting me here :) Were you able to run the diagnostic test as seen here in this video? You said the CD ROM failed the test so I assume you were. I wanted to confirm that the HDD passed the test.
Yeah. Everything but the CDROM Drive 0-0-0 . But could ACD rom needing to be replaced prevent a computer from booting up properly into windows?
Also, is there a way to see what BIOS settings the computer came with? I've done the resets but I'm still not positive the UEFI and Legacy are on whatever they're supposed to be. Idk who messed with it before it landed in front of me. It's Dell inspirion 15 3625.
Hi my laptop is latitude 3400 it was telling me that the hard drive is not installed but after I do the test and the results was in the hard drive but after I turned it off I came back and see that it’s working without any problems this is the second time can you help me?
The HDD showed errors in the test? If so, its most likely starting to die and should be replaced asap
Hi I have run the test and it says- critical error message: Testing completed. One or more errors were detected. What does that mean? Mine is Dell
Inspiron 5491 2-in-1
One or more errors detected where? Was it the HDD / Storage test?
Hey I have a Dell Latitude 7300 and the options are very different like mine does not have the legacy option it only ha the UEFI what should I do? And the date and time is good no problem there
1. If you cant find those options or cant change between them, move on and continue with the rest of the video. What was the result of the Dell diagnostic scan?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Overheating, liquid spill, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey The scan was alright it said nothing really what if i use a usb to fix it maybe?
@@alphabradley8840 How will you use a USB to fix it?
Thank you
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Luckily, my Dell was fixed with just removing the wireless keyboard and mouse peripheral.
Great to hear !! Always here to help :):) Also, feel free to follow my other channel that I'm starting that will offer computer operation tips and general tech tips !! www.youtube.com/@JamTechTips
Thank you for the video.. I just hope I can solve this issue of "hard drive not installed"
My dell inspiron has no physical hard drive, after running the diagnosis it showed failed for hard drive and charger. What do I do since there's not visible hard drive.
If the HDD is integrated into the motherboard and fails, then you would need to replace the motherboard in order to replace the drive :(
hi I'm new to the channel
how can I fix my laptop wont open i keep pressing f1 and it keep saying "internal hard disk drive not found to resolve this issue, try to reseat the drive" and on the bottom it says "no bootable devices--strike f1 to retry boot, f2 for set up utility press f5 to run onboard diagnostics" i don't know what to do my brother will be mad at me plss help me fix this problem
1. Assuming you have a Dell computer, sounds like your on the correct video. Have you tried the steps seen here?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Overheating, liquid spill, Windows update, etc?
my computer turns on and shows supportassist|preboot system check
and a window shows initializing PCle...
and its stuck there for hours...help please
1. Assuming you have a Dell computer, your on the correct video. Have you tried the steps seen here?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Overheating, liquid spill, Windows update, etc?
I did everything and switched the settings but it keeps still sayin no boot device found!:(
1. Assuming you have a Dell, what was the result of the diagnostic test on the HDD?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
Thanks you much
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
Have a windows 10 but keep saying exiting PXE Rom.....how do you do that ?
You have a Dell computer? If so, can you try the steps seen here? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Overheating, liquid spill, Windows update, etc?
Hi I have a a latitude 7470 how can I access the bottom
Does this help access your HDD? th-cam.com/video/HBJgNHIwg9k/w-d-xo.html
I have am external drive. The power light is on. I have tried different usb ports, same results. In disk management it says, " Disk 1 not known not initialized". When I try to initialize it with MRB Master Boot Record it says, " The request failed due to a fatal device hardware error". I do not know what else to do. Is there any hope? thanks
Your trying to boot up from the external HDD only? It does not load from the on board HDD or the external HDD? Have you run the diagnostic test?
@@PC_Monkey The computer boots up from the internal C: drive. It is the external drive that is not working or showing up in the This Pc area. thanks
@@nathanwilson6183 Do you have an operating system loaded onto that external drive that it can boot from? Does the external drive work on other computers if you try to boot off of it?
@@PC_Monkey Hi. No, it's just for storage. The only booting system is on the C: Drive internal drive.
@@nathanwilson6183 In order to boot from a drive, there needs to be some sort of operating system to boot off of. You cant boot a computer from a blank drive / USB
hi my dell latitute rugget not found hard drive. in system information appear NONE
Sounds like your on the correctd video. Can you try the steps seen here? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Overheating, liquid spill, Windows update, etc?
Hi. I can’t begin the flash update due to powerstatus. It says powerstatus: inadequate. What should I do? Pls help!
Your trying to update BIOS? Are you trying to fix a 'No HDD' error when trying to start your Dell?
@@PC_Monkey Yes I am.
@@dzander25 Have you tried the steps seen here then? What was the result of the diagnostic scan?
@@PC_Monkey I did. But didnt help. Result passed. Only the battery is the problem.
@@dzander25 If changing the settings in BIOS did not help and the diagnostic scan showed the hard drive to be healthy, then you can proceed with the rest of the video. You can try the Repair or Recovery options in BIOS or undoing the last update if applicable. If that does not help, your last resort would be to install a new operating system.
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Let me know how that goes:)
In bios my hard drive is none and also failed diagnosis test then what would I do I bought a laptop a month ago my laptop has 512 SSD is my SSD has issue please reply?
If your HDD did not pass the test, that means its either loose or bad. Try 'reseating' it as seen in this video first. If that fails to help, its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. Feel free to ask for help finding a compatible one if you like :)
After installing the new HDD or SSD, remember to install an Operating System (OS) to it.
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@@PC_Monkey I open my laptop and again fit the lexar SSD but it does not even work So where is the problem?
@@Aqeel_khalil If that fails to help, its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. Feel free to ask for help finding a compatible one if you like :)
After installing the new HDD or SSD, remember to install an Operating System (OS) to it.
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@@PC_Monkeyhow I know that my hard drive is off?
@@Aqeel_khalil What do you mean, 'off'? You said in the first comment that your HDD failed the diagnostic test. That is how you know the HDD is bad :)
Good day.. I so much appreciate your video. I have a Dell latitude E5450, my laptop landed on the floor by the face part, but then my laptop doesn't come up, it shows the power light which stays like 30seconds and goes up and the laptop won't turn up at all. After hours it may come up and show Primary Hard Drive =None. Sometimes the system comes up completely and functions normal. Am sad big time
Sounds like your on the correct video. Have you tried the steps seen here?
Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
Hi I have a sell lattitude 7389 and I can’t even locate the hard drive once taking the back off
I think your computer does not have a Hard Drive. It has a Solid State Drive. Does your computer look like this? th-cam.com/video/e7m3kTDlyRU/w-d-xo.html. The SSD is the long thin board to the right of the battery.
When I started my test the error message of hardrive not installed and did I want to continue testing.
If the test shows the HDD to be not installed, that means the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
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Thank you for the help but I’m have to get a new computer. The only thing I didn’t try was taking the computer apart and seeing if the hardrive is disconnected or something because I don’t got the tools atm.
But this has been happening for years on and off and I take it to dell and they fix it only to happen again
@@kevinmcgarvey8890 Have you tried reseating the HDD? It may be coming loose or the caddy that hold it in place may be damaged and need to be replaced.
Hey, thanks for the tips! In my case, I have a Dell Latitude E5450 but in the BIOS it says “Primary Hard Drive = {none}” and “Dock eSATA Device = {none}.
I’ve tried everything but i can’t access my computer. What should i do? :(
Thank you for your time ❤
That means the hard drive is either loose or bad. I would 'Reseat' it (unplug it and plug it back in). Try the scan again. If it still says that its not installed, then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. You can see how to do that here; th-cam.com/video/tNp5Kbo9uHg/w-d-xo.html.
You would also then need to install an operating system onto the new one.
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If you cant create your own, you may have to purchase it. You can see an example of a good install media USB in the Repair Tools list here; www.amazon.com/shop/pcmonkey.
@@PC_Monkey Thank you so so much! Does that mean the hard drive is still salvageable, the data is not lost?
@@famtam That means the hard drive is either loose or bad. If its just loose then yes, the HDD would still be ok. If the HDD if bad, then no. The DATA on a bad HDD is usually lost
i need to know how to replace a hard drive on a rgb core i5 gaming dell pc
My diagnostic shows everything healthy for HDD and i cannot turn legacy it's still greyed out please help i am using Vostro 15 5568
Can you find any Repair or Recovery options in BIOS to try? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey No nothing of that sort happened in past, one day all of a sudden it got stuck while watching a video, from that day it gives me hard time, I tried everything removed hard disk physically installed it again but same issue, I am afraid I will loose my original windows which came with PC
Hi i have a dell Latitude 3520 and i have the error Harddrive not installed. what do i do? It was working just fine yesterday. i would open it up but i wouldnt know where to start
Sounds like your on the correct video. Have you tried the steps seen here?
@@PC_Monkeyon boot sequence the names are different it says Onboard nic (ipv6) and ipv4 and last is UEFI https boot
@@cloudy9107 1. Have you tried reseating the HDD or running the diagnostic scan as seen here?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey i think a window update ill try this after school and let you know
@@PC_Monkey the diagnostic tells me hard drive not installed
I have a Dell PC not a lab Top so how do you get to the Hard drive on it
Do you mean you have a desktop? There are a lot of desktops. What model Dell do you have?
thank you!!!
Your welcome !! Happy to help :)
Hey jamon i wanted to ask how to fix bootmgr is missing in lenovo pc windows 10 pls help
You can try the same steps as seen here. However the keys to access BIOS will be different for a Lenovo than a Dell. Also, many Lenovos dont have diagnostic software so you wouldnt be able to try that step.
@@PC_Monkey dude i tried dint work still stuck on boot manager is missing screen
@@Phoenix_codm If its not a BIOS issue, perhaps its a HDD or an OS issue. If you dont have diagnostic software, you cant independently test the HDD. You would have to try and reinstall the Operating System to see if its an OS issue first.
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If you cant create your own, you may have to purchase it. You can see an example of a good install media USB in the Repair Tools list here; www.amazon.com/shop/pcmonkey.
If that install fails, then its most likely a HDD issue. I would then replace it and install to the new one.
My PC overheated one time and blue screened, and is now doing this. Is there any specific thing I can do? It says hard drive is not installed.
1. You have a Dell? Can you run the diagnostic test as seen here?
2. An overheating computer can be damaging multiple different components if not resolved. First, make sure that the fan and vents are clean and clear. If you need help accessing the fan, let me know what brand and model computer you have and I can help you get inside it. If that does not fix the overheating issue, then try replacing the thermal paste on the CPU and if needed, the GPU as seen here; th-cam.com/video/K_j4GPjpawk/w-d-xo.html. If that fails too, replace the CPU
@@PC_Monkey Yes, it is a dell. I'll try to see if anything suggested works. Thank you!
@@miraclejack8736 Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
@@PC_Monkey Unfortunately I couldn't do most of the digital stuff, my laptop was just giving in on itself while burning me the whole time. We're sending it to dell as a last resort, hopefully my drive isn't wiped. At least it's repairable though! Thanks for the help either way.
Owe you a bunch for giving me the chance to try a few things before having to call support.
My dell desktop hard drive not found also making clicking sound I hit F12 saying hit any key goes back to hard drive not found can’t run any scan smell like board burn out or hard drive
1. If you smell a burned smell, thats really not good. Yes, odds are something is damaged. A board or the drive itself.
2. What happens when you try to run the scan? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
It’s been making clicking noise for while hard drive shutting down guess it finally Quit working thanks anyway it’s old dell hard drive
@@rickeyoswalt2094 Ya, I would try replacing the drive :)
hello, thankyou for your such useful content, for my PC which is dell latitude e6440 the problem is I can't find DVD/CD-ROM drive with other C and D hard drive. when I try to look at the device manager setting the driver installed is "Huawei mass storage USB device" and its device status underneath states "Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)" is there any way to solve such a problem to use my CD
1. I would first try fully updating as seen here: th-cam.com/video/kX8bB725Ljw/w-d-xo.html
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
@@PC_Monkey happened after formating existing and installed new window 10. Though i have no much knowledge in this area, i guess the problem may be "Huawei mass storage usb driver" installed might not be the exact drive for my hard driver or else hard drive maybe damaged
@@fasileyasu1294 After installing Windows new, there are many updates, including driver updates, that need to be processed. Did you run all the updates as seen there?
Hi, mine is dell latitude 5285 and the diagnostic is showing hard drive not installed and I jst worked with it some hrs ago
That means that the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
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You can see how to install Windows 11 here: th-cam.com/video/Yiy-53Wc-Wo/w-d-xo.html
@@PC_Monkey How can it just go bad when I had just worked with it? What could be the possible cause
@@itoroessien4221 Did you try 'reseating' it?
There are many reasons a HDD can go bad. Also, 100% of bad HDD's worked the day before they went bad lol.
Hi, can you tell me how to boot windows after replacing the motherboard?
Are you using the same HDD? If it had Windows on it, it should still be able to boot up. Is it not? Whats happening?
@PC_Monkey its an m2 ssd, it wont show up in the bios, it says no bootable device found
@@kevinperies4450 Can you run the diagnostic test?
@@PC_Monkey yeah, it says no hard drive detected.
@@kevinperies4450 If the test shows the HDD to be not installed, that means the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
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You can see how to install Windows 11 here: th-cam.com/video/Yiy-53Wc-Wo/w-d-xo.html
My dell g5 5500 turns on perfectly normal and then after playing for a lil while it crashes and makes a loud beeping sound with the error of hard drive not installed.
1. This only happens when playing games or when using the computer for other reasons as well? If just for games, all games or just one?
2. Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
nah so like basically i was bored with my computer and so for like 3 months i never used it then recently i came back to it and then this error popped up, the hd not installed and then i ran tests and it said the battery was reaching the end of its life. So i replaced it hoping that would fix this but it didnt. I have no clue if this only happens whilst playing video games or not. Also nothing happened to it like spills or anything. I think it happens for all games since it happened with the two games i tried playing. I also factory reset my computer but that didnt help.
im about to try one solution which is to move "UEFI hard drive" to the top in boot sequence settings to see if that does anything. My laptop has an overheating issue aswell which could play a factor in this issue. The time at which my computer crashes and pops the error up isnt exactly the same amount of time each time. Once was playing for an hour and then it did it and the next attempt was less than 10 minutes.
@@riftz_vexify9408 Just so you know, over heating situations can be hard to troubleshoot just one issue as multiple different components and boards including the motherboard itself, could all be faulty.
An overheating computer can be damaging multiple different components if not resolved. First, make sure that the fan and vents are clean and clear. If you need help accessing the fan, let me know what brand and model computer you have and I can help you get inside it. If that does not fix the overheating issue, then try replacing the thermal paste on the CPU and if needed, the GPU as seen here; th-cam.com/video/K_j4GPjpawk/w-d-xo.html. If that fails too, replace the CPU
Should Dell be selling a Laptop that has this problem? This seems like a common error for the Dell Inspiron. Should there not be a recall?
There are many reasons why this error happens. Unfortunately, its a common issue in most brand computers. There is no specific reason to recall them :)
@@PC_Monkey This issue had been identified with some Dell computers at least two years ago with no solution in sight. Instead, they place the burden on the buyer providing them with no compensation for time and data lost. This "fix" allows Dell to take no responsibility for resolving the issue at the manufacturing level.
@@ammie1216 lol wow.
This is fine but i have desktop not laptop will this be the same,???????
Yes, the troubleshooting steps seen here will still be the same. You can still change settings in BIOS, run the diagnostic scan and reseat the HDD:)
Sir mine cannot go into bios. F2 F12 i already tried it. Nothing works. Thanks in advance
What are you able to see on the screen of your Dell when trying to start it? Also, did anything happen before this issue appeared? Liquid spill, overheating, Windows update, etc?
I do not have Legacy. Have onpy UEFi
If you cant find those options or cant change between them, move on and continue with the rest of the video. What was the result of the Dell diagnostic scan?
@@PC_Monkey it keep saying error code 0161 no nvme drive detected
@@ibacademy124 That means that the HDD is either bad or loose. First, try 'reseating' it as seen here. Try the scan again. If its still saying 'Uninstalled' then its most likely bad and needs to be replaced. After replacing the HDD, install a new Operating System (OS) to it as seen here;
You can see how to install Windows 10 here: th-cam.com/video/zYY-Gq68Dvo/w-d-xo.html.
You can create Win10 Install Media for free as seen here; th-cam.com/video/YbC4jZVwQm4/w-d-xo.html.
You can see how to install Windows 11 here: th-cam.com/video/Yiy-53Wc-Wo/w-d-xo.html
You can create Win11 Install Media for free as seen here: th-cam.com/video/WIxDYRBVbmk/w-d-xo.html.
If you cant create your own, you may have to purchase it. You can see an example of a good install media USB in the Repair Tools list here; www.amazon.com/shop/pcmonkey.
If the install fails, you may have then identified the hard drive as bad. It would then need to be replaced.
How do you put windows 10 on a new hard drive I bought a new one
Especially when you don’t have a computer to do it on being it’s broken lol
You need a computer to download Windows to an external storage device. Theres not magic way to do it without a computer lol. You would have to use another computer or purchase a USB with the install media on it like here in these examples: www.amazon.com/shop/pcmonkey/list/2QAI8XMVWC7DK?tag=onamzpcmonkey-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
You are a star mate
Thanks !! Glad this video was helpful :):)
How to reseat hard drive in windows 8 plss
Windows 8 is the operating system that your computer uses. Its does not tell what computer you have. What brand and model computer do you have?
I have the Dell Latitude 5535. I took what I think the hard drive was out and put it back in.. now my keyboard isn’t working!
1. What was the issue before you did that to your HDD? And, are you sure it was your HDD? If not, it makes it hard to identify what you did. Is this your computer? th-cam.com/video/m4F5pEFsJBY/w-d-xo.html. Can you identify what item it was in that video?
2. The computer turns on now and works well other than the keyboard not working?
can u make one about an ssd please
The process seen here is not changed if your computer is using a HDD or a SSD. What issue are you having?
Thanks, my HD was disconnected
Glad your all set :) Always here if needed !!
@@PC_Monkey hey i dont see Disks on test everything else is working should i buy new disks?
For windows 8 plss
The operating system does not matter with this issue. If your Dell is giving you this error, you would still follow these steps. Have you tried these steps yet?
Hey, Jamin.
Hi Rhonda! Thx for the first comment :)
@@PC_Monkey Merry Christmas, Jamin. 😊🎄☃
@@rhondae8222 Thx :)
My inspiron 15 will say.. no hard drive found if I restart it after any time of use. Then i have to enter the bitlocker every time and go from there.
Infuriatingly I just did all of the advanced diagnostics in BIOS and it's like.. "everything is working perfectly! No errors!" Then when I exited bios it immediately was like "hard drive not found". 😂
The diagnostic test showed the HDD to be healthy?
@@PC_MonkeyI think I've solved it in my boot setup... my laptop only has an SSD, no hard drive. Booting from a hard drive as well as SSD was enabled, so I set it only to boot from the SSD. I also decrypted the laptop so even if it does have booting issues I won't need to enter the stupid bitlocker twice daily.
@@DeepState5 Great to hear !! Always here to help :):)
I need to change my hard drive😔
At least you found the issue !! And, you can use this chance to upgrade to a Solid State Drive! They are faster and break less often
no hard drive problem it's just wifi problem
Your computer gave you a 'No HDD' error due to it not having wifi?
THANK YOU I CAN PLAY FARTNITE NOW
Great to hear !! Always here to help :):) Also, feel free to follow my other channel that I'm starting that will offer computer operation tips and general tech tips !! www.youtube.com/@JamTechTips
bro thank you so much
I have a dell latitude 5480
Are you asking a question about your Latitude?
@@PC_Monkey yes how do I take the back off I already got all the screws out
@@Ashyketchum Does this help? th-cam.com/video/ZCx3yx_KIfo/w-d-xo.html
@@PC_Monkey I think so yes
@@Ashyketchum Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
That’s the only thing I didn’t try
Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)