Computer/system will not boot/start

[Guest]

Computer is a Sony Vaio PCV-RS420
I replaced hard drive push start-Fans start nothing else.
Tried start-up recovery disc, CD will not start. Tried DVD slot, did not
start. Tried F2 nothing.
How do I get computer to start?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Perhaps you did not attach the cables to your
hard drive properly. Go back and double-check
all your internal cable connections.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx

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| Computer is a Sony Vaio PCV-RS420
| I replaced hard drive push start-Fans start nothing else.
| Tried start-up recovery disc, CD will not start. Tried DVD slot, did not
| start. Tried F2 nothing.
| How do I get computer to start?

 

[Guest]

Thanks, for asking. Yes, all connections are secure and correct. This is a
blank HD that I'm trying to load my OS (Win XP)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Open the BIOS and set your CD drive as the first bootable device.
Insert the Windows XP CD in the drive and reboot. You'll see a
message to "press any key to boot from CD...."

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx

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| Thanks, for asking. Yes, all connections are secure and correct. This is a
| blank HD that I'm trying to load my OS (Win XP)

 

[Guest]

Computer will not respond. Unable to access bios. Process used-Turn on PC and
hold down F2 no display

 

[Andrew Murray]

Can you get to the BIOS? Is *anything* coming up on screen at all (the
P.O.S.T information etc)

Does this new hard drive have an operating system installed, or is that what
you're trying to do - install the OS from booting with the XP CD (with no
response from booting from CD).

Are your keyboard, mouse etc plugged in firmly?

Make sure that your CD & HDD ribbon cables and power cables are firmly
attached.

check back

 

[Andrew Murray]

Check your keyboard connection, if it's loose, that will account for the
non-response from it.