B bribar1 Honorable Jul 9, 2013 2 0 10,510 Jul 9, 2013 #1 Should a laptop try to power up if the hard drive is missing? Just wondering if this laptop is any good before I invest in a hard drive. Dell Inspiron 1525.
Should a laptop try to power up if the hard drive is missing? Just wondering if this laptop is any good before I invest in a hard drive. Dell Inspiron 1525.
J jarotech Dignified Oct 13, 2012 3,296 3 16,810 Jul 9, 2013 #2 Yes, your laptop will run without the hard drive.
B bribar1 Honorable Jul 9, 2013 2 0 10,510 Jul 9, 2013 #3 jarotech : Yes, your laptop will run without the hard drive. thanks, I thought so too, but wasn't sure
jarotech : Yes, your laptop will run without the hard drive. thanks, I thought so too, but wasn't sure
J jarotech Dignified Oct 13, 2012 3,296 3 16,810 Jul 10, 2013 #4 You won't have the OS but the POST test will load and tell you the laptop can't find the OS.