What do I do when my HP laptop says hard drive not installed?

What do I do if my computer says no hard drive installed?

1. Continuously press the F1 key.
2. Check BIOS setting.
3. Check hard drive cable.
4. Perform PC hard reset.
5. Test the Hard Drive for physical damage.
6. Perform a Windows Repair Install.

How do I fix a failed HP hard drive?

Quick fix

1. Hard reset your HP laptop to restore the default configurations.
2. Reset the BIOS default settings and check if the error message still occurs after the system reboot.
3. Run HP Hardware Diagnostics in quick mode or extensive mode.
4. Test the hard drive with another computer, or reset the hard drive.

Why does it say my hard drive is not installed?

If the port that the hard drive is connected is disabled, the hard drive will not be detected by the computer and you will get Hard Drive – Not installed error message. In this case, you need to check or reset the BIOS setup and also ensure that the hard drive is on top of the list in the boot priority.

How do I fix a corrupted hard drive not recognized?

Unplug the hard drive which fails to be recognized by Windows BIOS, and remove the ATA or SATA cable and its power cable. If the ATA or SATA cable and the power cable are broken, change to a new one. If the cables are covered by dust, clear the dust.

How do I reset my HP hard drive?

Method 1: Factory reset your HP laptop through Windows Settings

1. Type reset this pc in the Windows search box, then select Reset this PC.
2. Click Get started.
3. Select an option, Keep my files or Remove everything. If you want to keep your personal files, apps, and customizations, click Keep my files > Next > Reset.

How do I test my HP hard drive?

1. Go to Diagnostics > System Diagnostics menu > Hard Disk Test.
2. Click the button Start Hard Drive test. The HDD will be tested and the results displayed.

How do I know if my laptop hard drive is damaged?

If you repeatedly see one of these symptoms, chances are your hard drive is gradually failing:

1. Scrambled file or folder names.
2. Random error messages when opening, moving, or saving files.
3. Files that fail to open.
4. Corrupted data within your files.
5. Disappearing files or folders.

How do I run a diagnostic test on my HP laptop?

Turn on the computer and immediately press esc repeatedly, about once every second. When the menu appears, press the f2 key. On the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI menu, click Symptom Tests. Find the symptom that best describes your computer issue in the list.