Compaq Presario SR1130

keithc1961 · Dec 14, 2010, 05:58 PM

Hello all I am somewhat computer literate no pro like most of the members on this site my issue other than it being a Compaq, I am installing a WD 160 sata hd drive my bios are current and my os is xp pro the mb is not recognizing the new drive I appoligize to all this might just be a stupid question but any help would greatly be appreciated am builing this for my daughter it is up and running with a ide hd

Keith

**synthesis204** · Dec 16, 2010, 05:00 AM

You didn't provide a lot of information, unfortunately. Anyway...assuming your laptop supports SATA2 (which I'm assuming it does), then the issue is probably that the drive is not formatted.

What you will need to do is, after uninstalling the current drive and installing the WD, put in the Windows OS install/boot disc. Follow the instructions. It will format, partition, and install Windows onto the new HD. Most hard drives nowaday come "blank" with nothing usable on them -- they need to be partitioned into usable storage space, which is what the Windows OS disc will do for you.

Dec 14, 2010, 05:58 PM	#1
keithc1961 HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Compaq Presario SR1130 Hello all I am somewhat computer literate no pro like most of the members on this site my issue other than it being a Compaq, I am installing a WD 160 sata hd drive my bios are current and my os is xp pro the mb is not recognizing the new drive I appoligize to all this might just be a stupid question but any help would greatly be appreciated am builing this for my daughter it is up and running with a ide hd Keith

Dec 16, 2010, 05:00 AM	#2
synthesis204 Dragonborn Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,175 Rep Power: 97 System Specs	Re: Compaq Presario SR1130 You didn't provide a lot of information, unfortunately. Anyway...assuming your laptop supports SATA2 (which I'm assuming it does), then the issue is probably that the drive is not formatted. What you will need to do is, after uninstalling the current drive and installing the WD, put in the Windows OS install/boot disc. Follow the instructions. It will format, partition, and install Windows onto the new HD. Most hard drives nowaday come "blank" with nothing usable on them -- they need to be partitioned into usable storage space, which is what the Windows OS disc will do for you.