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Hard Drive not detected HP Pavilion p7-1010t CTO Desktop

‎08-14-2012 09:30 AM

I am unable to get my computer to start...it is a HP Pavilion p7-1010t CTO Desktop with Windows 7...when I run the diagnostic it tells me the hard drive is not detected...please help

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Re: Hard Drive not detected HP Pavilion p7-1010t CTO Desktop

‎08-14-2012 12:26 PM

Hello vtrudell2,

 

Check your connections. Make sure the hard drive is properly connected to all the internal cables.

 

When you start up the computer do you hear the hard drive spin up or spind down? Sounds like your hard drive may have failed.

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‎08-15-2012 11:43 AM

If I replace the hard drive will I need to reinstall Windows 7?

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‎08-15-2012 02:00 PM

Hello vtrudell2,

 

If it is indeed your hard drive that is failed then yes you are reinstalling Windows 7 and resetting up your computer.

 

You may want to swap the hard drive out and ensure it is the hard drive before purchasing another.

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