HPzv5240us won't recognize new HDD

[hewybo]

Installed a new HDD in a friends laptop, BIOS won't recognize its existence. HP says the notebook will handle it- it's a WD 80GB 5400 RPM, replacing a Hitachi 4200RPM 60GB. Anybody oin with suggestions?

 

[hewybo]

fixed

close thread- found problem.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Hi hewybo.

I`m glad you solved the problem.

However, if you would like to tell us how you solved the problem, it may be beneficial to anyone else who has the same problem.

Regards Howard

 

[hewybo]

If you insist

Well, Howard, I had hoped to slink away without having to demonstrate my ignorance, but.........

I had never worked on a notebook before, therefore did not know that there's a little gizmo that plugs onto the pins of the HDD, thereby allowing it to "slide" down to make contact with the mobo. DUH!!

I are not a tech, but I play one in my living room!! HP zv5240us is running swimmingly, with it's new properly attached hard drive. Fortunately, my ignorance caused no harm. :blackeye: :blackeye:

PS- thanks for exposing me, my friend.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Lol. Thanks for sharing that mate.

We all make mistakes sometimes, so it`s nothing to be worried about.

I`d probably screw a laptop up too, seeing as I`ve never worked on one.

Regards Howard