i have compaq laptop cq690-418ca. i restarted my laptop nd next i see was to need to boot.so after while i decided to start the recovery. then it shoes no hard drive found??? hdd is there and is hitachi 5k500 b 160.
-Remove the power and battery
-Press and hold the power button for 30-45 seconds
-Remove the hard drive and re-insert making sure connected properly
-Install the battery and see if any changes
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