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===System can not detect hard disk.===
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==System can not detect hard disk.==
There are following possibilities:
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* HDD is broken.
 
* HDD is broken.
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* HDD cable connection is loose.
 
* HDD cable connection is loose.
 
* Main board SATA port is broken.
 
* Main board SATA port is broken.
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* HDD is not compatible.
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* Insufficient power.
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====Solutions====
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* Reboot Device.
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* Disconnect the hard drive from the device, then boot it up with the HDD disconnected. If there are no errors when booting without a hard drive, then the hard drive is most likely the problem and needs to be replaced.
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* Format HDD.
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* If you cannot format HDD from device, format HDD from a PC.
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* Check HDD compatibility.
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* Check HDD cables and if connections are secure.
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* If SATA port is broken try another SATA port.
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* Reset to device to factory settings.
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* Make sure you have the correct power cable for the Device.
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* Replace HDD.
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* Open Casing and check jumper settings
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SATA Cable
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[[file:harddrive1.jpg|500px]]
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SATA into Harddrive
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[[file:harddrive2.jpg|500px]]
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SATA from motherboard to Harddrive
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[[file:harddrive3.jpg|500px]]
  
[[File:HDD.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive|alt=HDD|right]]
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[[File:HDD.jpg|right|alt=HDD|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive]]
 
[[Category:Troubleshoot]]
 
[[Category:Troubleshoot]]
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[[Category:HDD]]

Latest revision as of 19:04, 17 August 2016

System can not detect hard disk.

There are following possibilities:

  • HDD is broken.
  • HDD ribbon is damaged.
  • HDD cable connection is loose.
  • Main board SATA port is broken.
  • HDD is not compatible.
  • Insufficient power.

Solutions

  • Reboot Device.
  • Disconnect the hard drive from the device, then boot it up with the HDD disconnected. If there are no errors when booting without a hard drive, then the hard drive is most likely the problem and needs to be replaced.
  • Format HDD.
  • If you cannot format HDD from device, format HDD from a PC.
  • Check HDD compatibility.
  • Check HDD cables and if connections are secure.
  • If SATA port is broken try another SATA port.
  • Reset to device to factory settings.
  • Make sure you have the correct power cable for the Device.
  • Replace HDD.
  • Open Casing and check jumper settings


SATA Cable

Harddrive1.jpg

SATA into Harddrive

Harddrive2.jpg

SATA from motherboard to Harddrive

Harddrive3.jpg

HDD