My sister's Lenovo IdeaPad 3 won't boot and keeps showing a message saying 'boot device missing or boot failed.' I've managed to access the BIOS and reset it to default settings, but that didn't solve the problem. I tried using a bootable USB to install the OS, but I hit a snag because the generator requires a Lenovo device, and the other laptop I have is an HP. I did download a Linux version that passed all the tests, so I'm feeling a bit lost here. My sister is in grad school and $129 for Lenovo support is just too much without a guarantee it will work. Any advice would be super helpful since we're not that tech-savvy!
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First off, check if the hard drive is recognized in the BIOS. If it’s showing 'hard disk not detected,' that’s a major red flag. It might indicate that either the hard drive is failing or the connection to it is loose. It's worth opening up the laptop to confirm that the hard drive is securely connected. If it's not detected at all, you might need to consider replacing it.
If you're getting a message about the hard disk not being detected in the BIOS, that's a big issue. Try reseating the hard drive by removing it and putting it back in, just to make sure it's connected properly. If it still doesn’t show up, the hard drive itself could be dead. You might need a new one if it doesn't work after that. I know it’s not cheap, but it’s better than paying for support with no guarantee.
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