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Hi i have problem with my notebook hp dv6 1315ec the systen fall down and after that they shouldnt read my hdd and instal windows can someone help with this problem??? Iam still in menu after logo HP and there write: HardDisk not exist in your PC. I try the booting manager all stuffs i can do it bot nothing. I can not install windows

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Quick, practical triage for an HP dv6 that no longer shows its internal disk. and pointed toward both software and hardware causes; the checklist below goes from the cheapest, least-invasive checks to the items that require tools or replacement.

  • Check the laptop startup menu / diagnostics first. On HP machines you can usually access a startup menu at power-on; run the built-in hard-drive test or open BIOS/UEFI and look to see whether the internal 2.5" SATA drive is listed. Record any drive model and SMART status if shown.
  • If the drive is not listed, power down, remove AC and battery, open the access bay and carefully reseat the drive and its caddy. Look for bent pins, a damaged connector, or a loose bracket. Use basic anti-static precautions.
  • If reseating does not help, remove the drive and connect it to another computer (internal SATA port or a SATA-to-USB adapter). If the other computer sees the disk, immediately copy any important data and run manufacturer diagnostics (SeaTools, WD Data Lifeguard, or smartctl) to check for errors.
  • If the drive is not recognized externally, or if it makes clicking/spinning-failure noises, stop attempting repeated boots and consider professional data recovery if the data is critical.
  • If the drive is seen by BIOS but the OS installer does not list it, boot a live USB (Linux or Windows PE) to inspect/clear partitions or supply the correct storage driver during installation. Often a different installer image or driver will allow the installer to see the disk.
  • If none of the above works, the drive is likely failed or the motherboard SATA circuit is damaged; replacement with a 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD is the practical next step.

Immediate next action: run the HP diagnostics and report whether the drive appears and any SMART/failure messages. If not comfortable opening the laptop, have a technician test the drive externally so data can be preserved before any replacement.

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Member Avatar for Rik_

What version of windows are you trying to install on it? XP SP2 or earlier cannot read a sata hard drive!

Member Avatar for saxmaster49

Are you saying you dropped the computer? If so you have probably broken the hard drive and it will need to be replaced.

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