How To Fix HP No Hard Drive - No HDD Detected - HDD Not Installed Error

Video Description

In this video, I will show you what to do if your HP computer is getting stuck with a 'No HDD' error during startup, or if it gets stuck loading or any other type of Restarting loop. There are a variety of reasons this could be happening. I will help you troubleshoot, starting with the easiest and working our way to the more advanced possibilities. Check out the FAQ's and the Related Links below for more helpful info !! Please remember to Like, Share and Subscribe if this was helpful !! Please subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@JamTechs where I give you 5 minute or less videos about cool tech! Related Links: Laptop Tools, Components & Accessories: https://amzn.to/3XpHdlw HDD & SSD Replacement / Upgrades: https://amzn.to/430vkEz How To Install Windows 10: https://youtu.be/gRbRZ1WiQCc How To Install Windows 11: https://youtu.be/90zcX2iUuVI FAQ's: Q: The test showed my hard drive to be healthy and none of the other fixes helped :( A: If the diagnostic test showed your HDD to be healthy and none of the other fixes helped, you would now try to reinstall the operating system. You can see those links here; How To Install Windows 10: https://youtu.be/p_N_xV7j_Xo How To Install Windows 11: https://youtu.be/90zcX2iUuVI You can either create your own Install Media USB as seen there in the videos or you can purchase it. You can see examples of the correct item here in the Repair Tools, Parts & Accessories List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pcmonkey/list/2QAI8XMVWC7DK?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d Q: The diagnostic test says my HDD is not installed, not seen, or it fails :( A: If the diagnostic test shows the HDD as not installed or if it fails, that means it may be loose or bad. Try 'Reseating' the HDD first as seen here in this video. Try the diagnostic test again. If it fails to change the scan, I would then replace the HDD. You can see some HDD ideas here in the Repair Tools, Parts & Accessories List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pcmonkey/list/2QAI8XMVWC7DK?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d After installing a new HDD, you would need to install an operating system as seen here; How To Install Windows 10 onto HP computer: https://youtu.be/p_N_xV7j_Xo How To Install Windows 11 onto HP computer: https://youtu.be/90zcX2iUuVI Q: I cannot access the diagnostic test and the other steps didn't help. A: If you cannot access the diagnostic test, then we don't know if your Hard Drive (HDD) is healthy. We can then proceed, assuming it is. If the other steps in this video do not help, I would then try to reinstall the Operating System (OS). How To Install Windows 10 onto HP computer: https://youtu.be/p_N_xV7j_Xo How To Install Windows 11 onto HP computer: https://youtu.be/90zcX2iUuVI Q: What if my HDD fails the test? A: If your Hard Drive fails the diagnostic test, it would then need to be replaced. You can see replacement options here in the Repair Tools, Parts & Accessories List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pcmonkey/list/2QAI8XMVWC7DK?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d After installing the new one, you would have to install an operating system onto the new one as seen here; Install Windows 10 onto HP computer: https://youtu.be/p_N_xV7j_Xo Install Windows 11 onto HP computer: https://youtu.be/90zcX2iUuVI (edited 2/25)