[fbnicely]

When I turn on my pc it says "No bootable device. Insert boot disk and press any key". What do I need to do? I do not have a boot disk.

 

[makinu1der2]

Post the make/model of the PC.

Has there been any recent changes to the PC?

Boot into the BIOS (System Setup Menu) and check to see if the hard drive is detected.

 

[fbnicely]

It says "no hard disk drive"
It is an e machines W3503 desktop

 

[makinu1der2]

Reset the BIOS to default while in the System Setup menu.

IF the hard drive is not recognized then most likely failure has occurred.

Power the desktop down and remove the power.

Check the power and data cable are securely connected to the hard drive.

Most likely time to replace the hard drive.

 

[fbnicely]

I have tried all of these things and it still says no drive. thanks for your input. I was afraid that the hard drive was done for. I just wanted a second opinion.