PC not detects HDD

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by MaveRick23, Jul 12, 2013.

  1. MaveRick23

    MaveRick23 MDL Member

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    #1 MaveRick23, Jul 12, 2013
    Hello friends here,

    I need help from you mates:

    Yesterday, my friend beg me to install a windows to his PC, there was installed windows 7 ultimate before, i set boot priority to boot first from DVDROM, after i choose language after push on NEXT click, after when pop up next directory where i have to choose a drive which have to format first run installation after on that drive, there was only one drive with size 3.9GB, of course there was not possible to install a windows 7. After i open a case and change HDD cable to the another port but same didnot helped.

    what is problem? what should be reason of it? Please help me.

    thanks in advanced.

    have nice day.
     
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  2. steven4554

    steven4554 MDL Expert

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    #2 steven4554, Jul 12, 2013
    In the bios, change AHCI to IDE mode and try again. If your HDD still doesn't show up, then your HDD might have failed.
     
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    redroad MDL Guru

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    #3 redroad, Jul 12, 2013
  4. free1975yuly

    free1975yuly MDL Expert

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    #4 free1975yuly, Jul 12, 2013
    Or is from damaged motherboard like was hapen to me in the past.
     
  5. MaveRick23

    MaveRick23 MDL Member

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    #5 MaveRick23, Jul 12, 2013 (OP)
    Thanks above all of you for your supports.

    i will try as you said.
     
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