Inspiron 1100 no video after HDD replacement

[tandebauer]

My inspiron 1100 HD failed. When I replaced the HD the new HD doesn't run, there is no video. At first I had some cap lock and Number lock lights to troubleshoot with, but now that has quit. The cd powers up, the battery charge light lights. I believe the video card may be the problem. If anyone has any advice with this I would be thankful.

 

[Tmagic650]

You mean No POST? If you startup the laptop with out the hard drive installed, do you get video?