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Dell OptiPlex GX260: error message. Hard drive not found. Hard drive not installed

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 04:23:52 -0700

bios does not detect replacement hard drive. hard drive not detected by motherboard.boot screen shows hard disk drive not found. this problem occurs when hard disk is installed in computer. how do I troubleshoot this problem

⟐ Answered марта 01, 2014 at 4:23 GMT-7

Microsoft Surface Book: Resetting/replacing corrupted UEFI Bios?

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:07:32 -0700

Hi there

Recently my surface book downloaded an automatic firmware update which bricked my device. Microsoft are denying responsibilty so I am looking into alternative ways of fixing it (there’s a whole thread about the issue linked here, several others have the exact same issue)

So I have two questions:

Would it be possible to reset the bios by unplugging the main battery inside? (Similar to removing a cmos battery on a desktop motherboard)
If the above answer is no, or a reset does not work - which chip contains the bios on the surface book (As I saw there were several flash chips on the teardown guide) and where could I get a suitable replacement?

Thank you in advance!

⟐ Commented мая 09, 2026 at 11:07 GMT-7

Asus Vivobook Max X541SA-PD0703X: ASUS X541S Clear CMOS

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:05:42 -0700

On the motherboard of ASUS X541SA, I do not see the battery. Therefore, I can not reset the CMOS settings

⟐ Answered июня 22, 2025 at 16:05 GMT-7

Dell Chromebook 11 Model P22T: Can I expand the storage

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:50:34 -0700

Can you upgrade the storage in a Chromebook because my Chromebook is out of it and it only has 10.2 GB and I would like to have more

⟐ Answered марта 14, 2025 at 7:50 GMT-7

Compaq Presario CQ40: My laptop screen black but my power button still on

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:12:53 -0700

i want to ask how i want fix my laptop presario CQ41 because my laptop screen black but my power button still on...so how i want to fix?

⟐ Commented июня 07, 2024 at 12:12 GMT-7

Asus Chromebook C202: Chromebooks not finding any networks/WiFi stuck on Off?

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:38:07 -0700

I work in education, and I’ve noticed this happen on multiple student devices. It’s a common issue on C213 devices as well. I’m not entirely sure it’s the network card, as we’ve swapped network cards out before and the issue returns weeks later. I’ve powerwashed and reloaded Chrome OS, but it doesn’t appear to be a software issue. I’ve also noticed that reseating the network card fixes the issue for at least a few days if not a few months, but the Chromebooks always come back with the same issue.

Has anyone dealt with this before? How do you go about repair?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented декабря 03, 2023 at 8:38 GMT-7

Acer Swift 3: My laptop won’t turn on and is flashing orange lights

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:43:11 -0700

On my Acer laptop there is two orange flashing lights on the side, it won’t turn on, I’ve tried turning off all power adapters and holding it down for 30 seconds. Nothing has worked and it’s still not turning on, can someone please help me

⟐ Answered ноября 14, 2023 at 10:43 GMT-7

HP MS213 AIO: HP All-In-One has power problem

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:22:12 -0700

I have a HP Pavilion All-In-One desktop, model no. MS219 running Win 10 OS.

I push the start button and the power light on the front blinks but the computer won't start. The power light on the back is on, indicating there is power to the computer. Once I hit the power on button on the front of the computer the power light blinks but then if I push the power button again the power light doesn't blink. I have to disconnect the power cord then reconnect it and the process starts all over again.

I've look online, everywhere I could think, but to no avail.

Can anyone give me any advice as to what is going on and perhaps what to do to fix it?

⟐ Commented октября 04, 2023 at 14:22 GMT-7

Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115: Can't find or use Bluetooth! Please HELP!

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 22:20:43 -0700

For some odd reason I can't access or toggle my Bluetooth on or off, I don't even have the option in settings, using Windows 10. I have used it before and it shows my old paired devices but I can’t toggle it on or off or make visible or pair, etc… I can’t even find the icon in the hidden icons or task bar. Can somebody guide me on how to figure out if my Bluetooth is even installed or how to find it or reinstall or something please ? Its driving me nuts

Thanks in advance !!

⟐ Answer edited декабря 14, 2024 at 22:20 GMT-7

Toshiba Satellite C655-S5212: My Toshiba laptop is making a loud whirring noise. What causes this!

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:30:44 -0700

It's made the noise before but usually gets better and quiets down. Is it the fan? Doesit need cleaning? If so, how do I clean it?

⟐ Commented октября 25, 2022 at 13:30 GMT-7

Dell Latitude D610: Why doesn't it turn on

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:56:29 -0700

When pressing the power buttton; the machine will not turn on or boot up.

⟐ Answer deleted мая 30, 2022 at 5:56 GMT-7

Lenovo Thinkpad T530: The Keyboard Backlight Dosen't Work!

Sat, 21 May 2022 04:12:01 -0700

I recently updated my Lenovo Thinkpad T530 to Windows 10 and the Keyboard light wont work. I tried updating the driver but to no avail. Please Help.

⟐ Answered мая 21, 2022 at 4:12 GMT-7

Asus Zenbook UX303L: HDMI port quit working

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:11:29 -0700

I have had this notebook for a year, and have connected as many as two external monitors (using the thunderbolt port and HDMI port) with no problem. I just moved, and now when I set up, with an external monitor using the HDMI port, the notebook does not see it. The control panel only shows the built-in display available. I have checked the cable and the monitor and they are fine. Is it possible my HDMI port failed?

⟐ Commented апреля 24, 2022 at 16:11 GMT-7

Acer Aspire 5750: Laptop keeps turning off

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:06:19 -0700

Why does my laptop always turning off after 5 minutes use

⟐ Commented февраля 26, 2021 at 12:06 GMT-7

ACER Aspire E1-572-6870: Why is my laptop screen black after I log in?

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:21:19 -0700

My laptop recently did a huge update that took a couple hours. After it was done the screen went completely. I turned it off and back on and it took me to the sign in screen. After I sign in the screen goes completely black. I can see the mouse but nothing else. Help?

⟐ Commented декабря 28, 2020 at 5:21 GMT-7

Lenovo Yoga 720: My fan is buzzing.

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:10:18 -0700

Most likely, something is clogged, but before I open it up I'm asking for input. So the fan will buzz noisily at high speeds and if I put my ear up to it at normal speed I can hear the buzz. might not be dust because to my knowledge, dusty fans don't buzz. this started a week or two ago. Haven't opened it (yet)

either way, If I open it I'm making a guide.

I'm open to anyone, @paperboypaddy maybe one of you has ever had a buzzing fan? and @oldturkey03 any tips before I go about opening this soon?

⟐ Commented апреля 05, 2020 at 20:10 GMT-7

Dell Inspiron 11-3162: How to restore to factory settings?

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:17:34 -0700

Have tried everything to get it to factory settings nothing has worked....please help!

⟐ Answered октября 03, 2018 at 9:17 GMT-7

Asus Chromebook Flip C100P: Can I replace the screen on my Asus Chromebook C100P?

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:07:21 -0700

Can I replace the screen on my Asus Chromebook C100P? It is cracked and needs a new one.

⟐ Answered августа 23, 2018 at 7:07 GMT-7

Dell Inspiron n5110: Why my laptop some times showing pluged not charging

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 03:06:22 -0700

i have dell Inspiron n5110 laptop

i inserted power cable in my laptop it showing plugged in,not charging..

i tried to insert my power cable into another dell laptop here charging..

at the same time i tried to plugged in another charger in to my laptop here my laptop is charging

but when i plugged in my charger in to my laptop here showing plugged in not charging

some times its charging.

⟐ Answered августа 22, 2017 at 3:06 GMT-7

IBM Thinkpad T60: External VGA port not working (monitor detected, no signal)

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:58:10 -0700

When attaching external monitor to VGA port it is being detected by ATI Catalyst control panel but no signal (problem started suddenly).

I also tried docking station VGA port, tried different drivers, tried upgrading BIOS, tried to boot laptop with screen closed and external display attached - no signal. So I am pretty sure it's hardware problem.

Are there any possible solutions out there ? or approximate cost of the fix.

⟐ Commented января 12, 2017 at 21:58 GMT-7