Pin drive without operating System --plz helpClosed

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Hello,

I feel awfully stupid for now knowing what to do to get my vaio 44G desk top computer back :( I cleaned the dust out of it yesterday, then a cable came loose. Instead of looking to see where it came from I simply re-inserted it a few hours later after doing other work.

I get an error message that reads:

Pin Drive Without Operating System. Remove and reboot.

When going into Bios, it said that the HD was not detected, so I clicked on it and selected : Auto, re-booted and the same message.

It also shows the Mac Address: ....

One error I got was: IntelBoot agentGe V1.2.10 Client Mac Address

I have the middle of the band (that you connect with plugged into the master hard drive, the only hd I have. The purple color on the band is left on the mother board and right on the hd. Does this make a difference how the connecting band is placed with the color of the band on the edge a certain way?

I'm afraid I have messed up the HD by touching it with static, or something.

Thank you for any help.

I'm trying to resolve the issue myself, as I used to "teach" computer skills although, not an A+ person. Only know the very, and I mean Very basics of the inside of the machine.

Sigh.

I work on line and have a book to edit, I really need to get my PC back soon.

For helping me, I'll promote your business or service on my blogs, and on my website.

Thank you again,

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OneStopWriteShopAuthor · Answer

I"m the one who posted the question above earlier, and I found out what is wrong with my computer. 

Sadly to say, my hard drive is ka - PUT! 

While rushing around yesterday after a cable came unplugged, I plugged it in the wrong way and by doing this not so patiently I must add, it took a pin completely out of my hard drive. 

I did learn a few new things by taking it to a technician, other then not putting the adapter cable end into the hard drive the wrong way. But, that once a hard drive is replaced it may need a formatting CD, or the recovery disc. I had the Vaio Recovery DVD's, but without all of the pins in my hard drive, it wouldn't recognize it. 

I also found out about a great website from this tech, called: Tiger Direct where I can replace my hard drive for only $49 - 50.00! That is for a 160 GB hard drive. I'm probably going to get a 3-520 GB for less than $120.00! 

Thanks for allowing me to post my question today. 

I will be sure to add a link in my websites resource directory. I know I'll need it. 

-- Katina

ABCD · Answer

don't do any thing just insert  cd or dvd of bootable Xp  then boot u'r computer

Pin drive without operating System --plz help

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