HDD Died, Installing OS in new HDD

pmfoyd94 · May 5, 2014

My HDD recently died. I made a backup but it isnt really necessary as there wasnt much on the computer. I bought a new hdd and plugged it in and put the OS install discs in.

When i boot my computer i get nothing on the monitor and the cpu fan and psu seem to be the only things running. I just need to install the OS on this new drive so I can use my desktop. Any help is appreciated!

USAFRet · May 5, 2014

Is the old HDD disconnected or removed?
What told you the original HDD died? It might have been something else.

pmfoyd94 · May 5, 2014

the old hdd is connected yes, have tried both connected and disconnected. the hard drive makes the noticeable clicking noise and the last time i booted with just the old drive it clicked nonstop and would not start up.

USAFRet · May 5, 2014

Remove the old HDD, reinstall the OS on the new drive. The system is still trying to read the old damaged drive.

pmfoyd94 · May 5, 2014

i disconnected the old drive and i still dont get anything on the monitor. My garphics card fan isnt spinning and neither is the case fan. i plugged my vga into the motherboard as the graphics card doesnt appear to be in use

pmfoyd94 · May 6, 2014

would getting a new mobo processor make this process easier? i have been in need of one and may be able to buy it this weekend

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