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Okay this is what i get when i reboot my viao:

CPU = Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.70GHz
639K System RAM Passed
510M Extended RAM Passed
2048K Cache SRAM Passed
System BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS shadowed
Fixed Disk 0: K
ATAPI CD-ROM: UJDA765aDVD/CDRW
Mouse initialized
S/N:
System Configuration Data updated
ERROR
0200: Failure Fixed Disk 0

Press<F1) to resume, <F2> to Setup


if i press F1: it say... Operating System not found
if I press F2: it takes me to the bios page...BUT i cant really change much.

if I go to Boot in BIOS, go down to Hard disk drive and expand it THERE IS NOTHING!

Then if i go to exit: go to get default values and save it reboots back to the above info!

I dont know what else to do! I havent tried to input a hard drive or update windows xp or nothing. It just turned it self off!

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Short recap and focused next steps based on the thread: reports the Vaio will not boot and the internal disk does not appear in BIOS; already suggested checking SMART and listening for drive noise. When the BIOS does not list the drive at all, the problem is usually at the hardware-detection layer (connection, controller, or drive failure) rather than Windows. Try these checks in order.

  1. Power-cycle and CMOS basics — disconnect AC and battery, hold the power button 15–30 seconds, reconnect and enter BIOS. Look for any Storage/SATA/IDE options and an explicit "Auto detect" or "HDD autodetect" function; enable it if present.
  2. Reseat the drive — with power removed and, if the laptop is under warranty, after checking warranty terms, remove the service panel, carefully unplug and reseat the drive and its connector. Inspect the cable/connector for bent pins or corrosion.
  3. External test — use a SATA/IDE-to-USB adapter or put the drive in a desktop (or external enclosure) to see if another machine detects it. If another system sees the disk, retrieve important files immediately and run SMART/diagnostics there.
  4. Diagnostics and symptoms — if the drive spins but is not detected it can be electronics/firmware related; if it does not spin or makes repeated clicking, it is likely mechanical. For a spinning drive that is detected, use SMART tools (smartctl, manufacturer's tools) to read attributes.
  5. If the disk cannot be detected externally or shows severe mechanical symptoms, stop powering it repeatedly and consider professional data recovery. If the drive is simply dead, replacing the drive and reinstalling the OS is the usual path.

If help is needed with the physical steps or model-specific disassembly, post the exact Vaio model and BIOS version so further instructions can be tailored.

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In the BIOS check to see if SMART is enabled and if it is check to see what its status is. Is your hdd making any unusual noises?

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thanks so much for responding so quickly. I have checked everywhere in the bios. it doesnt give me much to click. but i dont see SMART anywhere. Nope hy hdd drive isnt making any noise.

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What BIOS is you computer using, and what model is your viao?

When you look in the BIOS does it show you hdd in the boot order?

Are the hdd settings in the BIOS set to autodetect?

When you start your computer can you hear the hdd spin up?

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