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No HDD detected while installing new windows

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/no-hdd-detected-while-installing-new-windows.210874/

Jim Kirk
Jim Kirk Original post #1
Jan 20, 2022 at 4:48 PM
Hi there,

I have recently purchased a Zebronics 450w psu. after installation, the pc does not start. I have tried to install the fresh windows but it does not detect the hdd, hence, no option but to quit the installation. Now, i am little confused what to do.

Please help.
Desmond
Desmond #2
Jan 20, 2022 at 4:51 PM
What's your configuration?
Jim Kirk
Jan 20, 2022 at 5:03 PM
I have this a little older pc. its a dual core, 2.5 gb ram with 1 tb hdd pc for surfing internet only and little to no work.
Desmond
Desmond #4
Jan 20, 2022 at 5:09 PM
The title says "No HDD detected", but your post says that your PC is not booting.

What is the actual problem?
Jim Kirk
Jan 21, 2022 at 11:36 AM
I have tried to boot but unfortunately nothing happened and pc kept restarting for a moment. Hence, with no option left, i tried to make a fresh installation. After custom installation, no hdd shown. Now, where I should install the windows.
skeletor
Jan 21, 2022 at 12:30 PM
I think the connection is lose. Did you connect both SATA cable and power cable to the HDD?
Jim Kirk
Jan 21, 2022 at 12:36 PM
Yes, I have tried that multiple times. Is it possible that the new PSU failed to provide enough power for the pc
skeletor
Jan 21, 2022 at 12:50 PM
Yes, I have tried that multiple times. Is it possible that the new PSU failed to provide enough power for the pc
Or may be the PSU has a problem with SATA power cable. Can you try your HDD in a friend's PC?
vidhubhushan
Jan 22, 2022 at 8:26 PM
faced something similar with a faulty zebronics 400w psu 3 years back. after much troubleshooting on cabinet and its connections, motherboard, when it was checked with a new psu, it worked fine and then the guy opened the psu and found out the bad part. it was changed and it worked properly then.