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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: heatofpowers on July 16, 2014, 09:13:11 PM

Title: Reboot and select proper boot device
Post by: heatofpowers on July 16, 2014, 09:13:11 PM

When I start up my computer it says reboot and select proper boot device, does that mean my hard drive is broken and will replacing my hard drive fix this issue. I can't press anything and it always brings me to a black screen with the message, reboot and select proper boot device. I want to know if I just buy a new hard drive, will the issue be solved. Thanks!

Title: Re: Reboot and select proper boot device
Post by: Geek-9pm on July 16, 2014, 09:51:07 PM

No. The computer can not find the boot device. It means that the configuration has been lost. Often this means the CMOS battery has gone dead.
Another possibility is a loose cable. Or a weak power supply.
Cab you boot from a CD or DVD?

Title: Re: Reboot and select proper boot device
Post by: Allan on July 17, 2014, 05:26:25 AM

First thing you want to do is replace the battery on the motherboard. Then go into bios and reset to default settings, save, reboot. Let's see if that helps.