Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device or Insert Boot Media Error Message

Hardware Fixes by Joemar Bagalanon on April 29, 2014 Device Configuration 1.27K views

This problem is applicable to all computer, it doesn’t matter if it is Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 8 Computer. The error appears when Computer can’t detect hard disk drive. With this error you have to check the following:

Possible Problem:

SATA Cable is not connected from disk drive to motherboard
Power Supply Cable properly connected to hard disk drive
Loose Connection Either Power or SATA Cable
Defective SATA Slot (Rare) or SATA Cable (Sometimes
Defective hard disk drive

Proper Setup Of Power and Sata Connector

Possible Solution:

For Sata Cable connector all you have to do is reinsert the cables from motherboard to hard disk drive. If it still doesn’t work just try to replace the cable with a new one .

Another Possible culprit is the power supply can’t provide enough power to the device, you may also try to check the disk drive to another computer and see if it can be detected. The last one, the disk drive is defective. Just replace with a new one.

Tags : Device Configuration

The author Joemar Bagalanon

I’m a tech specialist with a background in Computer Repair, Multimedia Arts, and Computer Science. With experience owning an Internet café and working as an IT Technician for small and medium-sized businesses, I specialize in troubleshooting software and hardware issues. I’m here to share knowledge and keeping up with the latest technology trends to inspire others through my writing and advises.