No Bootable Device

[Zack19]

Hello, My conputer has said no bootable device. I dont know why but the last time i opened it was when it wanted an update. I said yes but it took a long time for the update to finish and i had to go so i turned of the computer and then when i opened it it says No Bootable Device - insert hard drive disk and press any key. 

How can i fix this??

Zack

[WAWood · Accepted solution]

@Zack19 

This issue is often due to a failing drive. So, let's check that first, because if it is failing, it would need to be replaced and there is no point then in doing anything else until we confirm that.

If your PC is new enough to support UEFI, you can use these steps to test the hard drive: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00439024

If not, to check the drive you have to follow these steps:
1) Press Esc key repeatedly, several times a second, while rebooting the laptop. Do NOT hold the key down, just press it over and over.
2) Eventually, you will see an HP Startup Menu
3) Press the Function key for testing the hard drive (usually F2) and let it run.
If the drive checks out OK, then report that and I can provide you options for reinstalling Windows on your PC.

[Zack19]

Hi, 

I done the steps and the hard drive test passed. So now what do i do?