Laptop crashed... need help

My laptop has shut down and now says no bootable device--insert boot disk ??? I dont care about the computer as I can get another but I have alot of work files on here. Any Ideas how to get it to come back? I can get to a start up menu and I have tried a few things with no luck.. Thanks

Hi,
One possible way to try and retrieve your files from a non-booting drive is to follow the process detailed in the link below. The Ubuntu operating system CD you create can run from the CD alone ( ie it doesn't have to install on the Hard Drive ) and I've often found it to be successful in retrieving data even from a failing Hard Drive. When you've created the CD, follow the instructions and see if you can back up your existing files.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windo...
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