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    HP Pavilion Dv5000 “Operating System Not Found” after replacing fan

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    by mdscofield ·

    Had the fan replaced (it was buzzing) in an HP Dv5000 yesterday. Brought the unit home, it booted & ran fine last night. This morning on powerup, get “Operating System Not Found” message! Is it possible the technicians jiggled something in the laptop that caused this? It’s very coincidental that this happened after a repair. Many important files on this laptop–ideas asap would really be appreciated! Thanks!

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    • #2779365

      Try this first.

      by charliespencer ·

      In reply to HP Pavilion Dv5000 “Operating System Not Found” after replacing fan

      Take the battery out, open the hard drive compartment, and be sure the HD is in there securely. If that doesn’t do it, take it back.

    • #2779356

      Most Definetly HDD

      by mhofu ·

      In reply to HP Pavilion Dv5000 “Operating System Not Found” after replacing fan

      That sounds like the Hard drive failed or is not sitting right. Try resitting the drive and see if it is being recognized in BIOS. if it’s being seen and you’re getting the same message take it back and see if they can retireve the data and back up before they try to fix the OS. Good luck

    • #2771836

      Thanks!

      by mdscofield ·

      In reply to HP Pavilion Dv5000 “Operating System Not Found” after replacing fan

      Thanks, folks. You were right in that it was a hard drive problem. Turns out they had switched the hard drives when they replaced the fan!

      • #2778141

        No problem, but

        by charliespencer ·

        In reply to Thanks!

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