My laptop won't start question mark on screen?

My laptop won't start, there is a question mark on the screen.

Your MBP is having problems finding the HDD. Try these steps:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570
Ciao.
Do not dismiss the possibility that the HDD has failed or the connection is faulty.
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