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July 28th, 2014 22:00

Error Message "check cable connection" when booting"

I am using dell Inspiron 5420. It suddenly giving me this error while booting

"Check cable connection!" PXE-MOF: Exiting Intel PXE ROM.

I followed some threads on this community and diagnosed my Hard Drive but it gives a Warning saying 

"hard Drive-Not installled"

I'm completely lost. Please help me!

Thank you.

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July 29th, 2014 04:00

Unplug the system, remove the battery, and hold the power button for 30 sec.  Disconnect and reconnect the hard drive - if it's then found, run a diagnostic on it (F12 at powerup).  If it's not, it's toast - replace the drive.

July 30th, 2014 04:00

thanks, it works fine now :)

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