The computer starts with no bootable device found press any key to restart your system when you press the power button most of the issues occurred on laptops sometimes the issue too on desktops which causes no bootable device found in this article help you step by step on how to fix the booting issue on your laptop or Desktop.
What is a No boot device?
No boot device error occurred in most of the Dell systems as well as other manufacturer systems happened the system failed to load the operating system checking to initialize the hard drive correctly and finding a bootable device from the hard drive if the series of checking failed then the system gives the error of no bootable device.
Treat a serious issue because the system not booting and with no bootable device found noticed the error of Dell support assist no bootable device found this happens when the hard drive is a loose connection between ports, plugged not in properly, seems an issue with a hardware and incorrect boot sequence & incorrect boot settings in BIOS settings are most likely causes of this problem.
let’s perform simple troubleshooting to fix the error of the no bootable device found.
Check the hard drive status in the BIOS setup
Have to look status of the hard drive in the BIOS setup because if no bootable device is found there is a chance of missing the hard drive so check the hard drive status in BIOS first.
To check the hard drive status in the BIOS settings:
- Restart your computer or press and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds to turn off the computer.
- Press the F2 key repeatedly when you see the Dell logo so that the system initiates the BIOS settings.
- Click on boot configuration or storage from the left pane and check the hard drive status under device information.
4. Confirm the hard drive status and whether the hard drive information is listed or not.
However, the hard drive status information has not appeared in the drive information you can proceed to the next steps to resolving the no bootable device found error.
Run the hardware diagnostic
For all brand laptop, there is an in-built diagnostic tool that helps you to find the hardware problem on your computer which cause no bootable device found error noticed on your computer you should run the hardware test to find the hardware error.
To run the hardware test:
- Press and hold the power button until shutdown your system or restart your system.
- Tap the F12 key repeatedly at the logo like Dell or Lenovo.
- Select the diagnostic option in the list and hit enter to run the test.
Note: Make sure that you should plug in the charger if you’re using a laptop.
4. Once the hardware test is finished you’ll see the results whether the test passed or failed.
if the hardware test finds the hard drive error along with the code then you should contact the manufacturer for part replacement if your computer is under warranty or else you can seek the help local computer tech person to replace the hard drive.
Desktop users can reset the cable of the hard drive which may resolve your booting issue due to loose connections.
Reset the BIOS settings default
Incorrect BIOS settings can cause no bootable device found use the steps below on how to reset the BIOS settings in simple and easy steps.
- Restart your system and tap the F2 key repeatedly at the Dell logo depending on your manufacturer’s laptop.
- After BIOS settings open you can see the option to load defaults, restore settings, or set defaults.
3. Click on BIOS defaults.
4. Warning popup displayed click ok
5. Apply changes and exit the BIOS settings.
After the BIOS setting defaults you can either the no-booting issue is resolved or not if you’re again still facing the same issue there is no need to worry about the problem you can follow the next steps to fix the no-bootable device found error.
Change the Boot Sequence
In order to resolve the issue of the no bootable device found error need verify the Boot sequence in the BIOS settings computer may search for the bootable device where the operating system is installed on the hard drive either SSD or HDD and whether it is easily accessible or not the computer failed to search the bootable device due to bad sector or incorrect Boot sequence in BIOS settings.
To check the Boot Sequence quickly action through the steps:
- Go to BIOS setup by tapping the F2 key.
- Go to Boot Sequence from the left pane.
3. Under the Boot sequence check whether the UEFI mode option is enabled or disabled, make sure the UEFI option mode is selected.
Also, verify the storage list on the first priority in the order list with the name device if not in the first priority you can place the first priority by moving the arrow keys so that the computer can access easily the bootable device found.
Reinstall Windows
Hopefully, after reviewing the above steps no bootable device error resolved but what can you do if the not problem resolved and no hardware issue, to boot the Windows you can reinstall the Windows with the help of the USB pen drive however hardware scan detected a hard drive error or missing hard drive in BIOS settings you need to contact the tech person to repair the system.