How do i replace my hard drive? dv4

I have a Pavilion DV4 Entertainment Laptop.  I replaced the hard drive and now it is acting like the drive isn't installed.  When I check BIOS, it says no HDD exists.  Is there something I am missing?  I made sure the drive is seated, it has 3 screws to ensure that.  And even when I plug the old drive in, I get the same message.  There is no HP support for this issue, well none that I don't have to pay for.  Any ideas?
Thanks

Hi,
Check the connection first. Updating BIOS may help. Please also check this:
   http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/296741-30-laptop​-bios-doesnt-detect-hard-drive
Regards.
BH
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