computer will not boot up.

[sm0531]

I get the error message "Error auto-sensing sensing secondary hard drive0
Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility"

I have 1 hard drive 500gb WD i am using Vista on a dell 4700. when i hit F1 it says "no boot device available". and now when i hit F2 it does nothing.

Sometimes it does boot but when it does it make a loud sound i think from the hard drive. then it will freeze after about 10 min and i have to shut it down.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[shadowkie]

with the sound. its morse code can you relay what it is? also you may have to give the thing a wash (wipe) but yeah we'l have a look at it before we go doin last resorts =)

 

[sm0531]

Are you kidding? I think the clicking is the hard drive. it is not the computer sound.

 

[dodge_viper]

is it under warranty?

 

[sm0531]

No, not anymore.

 

[sm0531]

bump

 

[Antiapplekid]

Im guessing it is the hardrive and usally big loud noices means it is going to die so I reccommend getting a new drive