Device fails to detect the new hard drive when installing Windows.

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Kynedee
Posting Freak

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04-24-2025, 05:56 AM

Hello, I'm setting up a fresh Windows version on my HP laptop after replacing the old one. For the installation media, I tried using a USB drive but only saw disk 0 with no space listed. My desktop recognized the drive, yet the laptop doesn't. When I try to partition or clean the drive from the command prompt, nothing appears except the USB. I'm confused about why the desktop sees it while the laptop doesn't. Could there be a problem with the laptop's connectors? If so, would it be possible to purchase a replacement?

Kynedee

04-24-2025, 05:56 AM #1

werterhalimis
Junior Member

04-24-2025, 06:03 AM

No, it does not appear in the BIOS of the laptop.

werterhalimis

04-24-2025, 06:03 AM #2

No, it does not appear in the BIOS of the laptop.

javers8
Member

113

05-15-2025, 01:06 AM

The BIOS on your HP laptop doesn’t show a tab named “advanced” or “tools.” After pressing F2 for diagnostics, the system reported no hard drive was detected.

javers8

05-15-2025, 01:06 AM #3

The BIOS on your HP laptop doesn’t show a tab named “advanced” or “tools.” After pressing F2 for diagnostics, the system reported no hard drive was detected.

banshee45
Senior Member

726

05-16-2025, 08:07 PM

Check your current laptop model. Look for a system info section or similar. Verify the BIOS settings and confirm if the HDD is configured for AHCI.

banshee45

05-16-2025, 08:07 PM #4

Check your current laptop model. Look for a system info section or similar. Verify the BIOS settings and confirm if the HDD is configured for AHCI.

ZeroXbot
Member

225

05-18-2025, 10:57 PM

You should still be able to update the BIOS even if the laptop doesn't boot into Windows.

ZeroXbot

05-18-2025, 10:57 PM #5

You should still be able to update the BIOS even if the laptop doesn't boot into Windows.

Domarus
Member

241

05-24-2025, 09:46 AM

It depends on the bios; you'll require a distinct system to download the bios.

Domarus

05-24-2025, 09:46 AM #6

It depends on the bios; you'll require a distinct system to download the bios.

Guardian_2016
Junior Member

05-24-2025, 10:08 AM

I understand it's been a while, but I just installed the latest BIOS on my laptop. Now I need to set up the HDD as ACHI. I checked the BIOS under the system configuration section, but nothing appears to be there. My device model is the HP Pavilion 15-Cc0xx.

Guardian_2016

05-24-2025, 10:08 AM #7

Skutz_Creeper
Junior Member

05-28-2025, 09:00 AM

Sure, I understand you're asking about assigning a letter to your hard drive in Windows.

Skutz_Creeper

05-28-2025, 09:00 AM #8

Sure, I understand you're asking about assigning a letter to your hard drive in Windows.