My computer wont start up says boot device not found how can i fix that

I HAVE AN HP PROBOOK 4430S
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THE ERROR MESSAGE IS BOOT DEVICE NOT FOUND HOW CAN I FIX THAT ERROR

Hi:
Go into the BIOS and run the hard drive diagnostics test and see what that reports.
Sounds like the hard drive failed.
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Can you post back with the following.
1. The full Model No. and Product No. of the notebook - see Here for a further explanation.
2. The full version of the operating system you are using ( ie Windows 7 32bit ).
3. Shut down the notebook. Tap away at f10 as you start the notebook to enter the bios menu. Under the Advanced or Diagnostic tab you should find the facility to run a test on the Hard Drive. Post back with the details of any error messages.
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My probook says:Boot device not found Please install an operating

My Notebook says:Boot device not found
Please install an operating system on your hard disk
Hard disk (3FO)
F2 system Diagnostics
for more info please visit: www.hp.com/go/techcenter/startup
I was used HDD Seft-Test Options, it say "Hard Disk Passed". But i try to turn on notebook but fair: Boot device not found.
Is HDD died?
Please help me, thanks so much!
Sory my english bad.
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Hello hungvocam
Thanks for posting on the HP Forums!
I understand you are experiencing an issue with your notebook. However, since this is a commercial notebook, you should post your issue on the notebook board of the HP Enterprise Forums for a better answer.
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I would suggest going to the following link and going through the listed troubleshooting steps based on your symptoms:
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You're very welcome, Jonathan.
dv5 still isn't enough info for me to provide the service manual (in case there are differerent ones for the different dv5 models).
However here is the link to the service manual I randomly pulled.
http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01550108/c01550108.pdf
Assume it is safe to say all dv5 models come with SATA notebook drives.
So, if you want to spring for $15, you can get this enclosure which apparently has very good reviews.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182138
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BOOT DEVICE NOT FOUND HELP ME!!!!!

MY COMPUTER WONT START UP IT COMES TO A BLACK SCREEN WITH BLUE TEXT SAYING
BOOT DEVICE NOT FOUND
PLEASE INSTALL AN OPERATING SYSTEM ON YOUR HARD DISK
HARD DISK - (3FO)
F2 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.HP.COM/GO/TEACHCENTER/STARTUP
PLEASE HELP IM NOT A VERY GOOD COMPUTER PROBLEM FIXER BUT JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM IF THERE IS A RESOLUTION I HAVE VERY IMPORTANT THINGS SAVED TO THIS COMPUTER AND REALLY HOPE I CAN GET THIS FIXED!!! THIS IS FOR AN HP LAPTOP THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN ADVANCE! IT'S A G71-333NR NOTEBOOK PC LAPTOP

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when i boot up my laptop it says "boot device not found. please install an operating system on your hard disk."
this laptop does not have a cd drive but I do have a external one. since it does not have a cd drive therefore they didnt give me a recovery cd.
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You would have to call in to HP tech support ( 1-800-HP-INVENT) and have them order you some RCD's.
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