Check setup (f2 at powerup) to make sure your hard drive shows up in the SATA devices list. If it does not, power off, unplug the system and disconnect the battery. Hold the power button for 30 sec. Remove and reinstall the hard drive.
Then check again. If it still doesn't show, it's toast -- you'll need to replace it. If it does show up, press F12 at powerup and run an extended diagnostic on the drive. If it fails the test, replace it.
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Check setup (f2 at powerup) to make sure your hard drive shows up in the SATA devices list. If it does not, power off, unplug the system and disconnect the battery. Hold the power button for 30 sec. Remove and reinstall the hard drive.
Then check again. If it still doesn't show, it's toast -- you'll need to replace it. If it does show up, press F12 at powerup and run an extended diagnostic on the drive. If it fails the test, replace it.
It sounds like the drive has indeed failed.