T4850CT: Error Message: "error HDC - insert system disk".

Hello...

Can anyone help? I think I know what the error message means... but don't know how to fix it. Any ideas? I am currently trying to find a system disk for this old laptop - online

To start... the laptop has in his memory and displays this error message:

Error HDC
Insert system disk in drive

I can access the configuration system and which seem to be about! ? The bar... it status QuickRead recognizes / active hard and floppy drive.

Any help is appreciated completely ([email protected])

Post edited by: anjasomething

Hello

Is it possible that the HARD disk is not recognized correctly?

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