ibm t23 doesn~t start

[stefant]

 i`m unable to start my ibm thinkpad ,the harddisk makes clicking sounds,I got" the operating system not found" message,the BIOS utility recognises the harddisk please help me

[street1 (RIP)]

Bad hard drive is easy to change.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-45817

Below is example of replacement cost.


http://www.drivesolutions.com/cgi-bin/shop/store.cgi?command=features&kind=laptop&pos=0&type=Laptop.

If the information is important and you need to save it.....

http://www.datapro.net/products/1920.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812203012

[GX1_Man]

Without a doubt it is the hard drive. You may be able to remove and reattach the hard drive cable (in the slim chance it has come partially loosened) and find joy, but a replacement drive is the most likely solution.  

[street1 (RIP)]

Good morning there GX1_Man.This is a great forum.I am learning a lot here.

Thanks to the great members. Good crowd of people.