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?
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: