No boot device available error on Optiplex 780

I need help.  We purchased six desktop computers at a going out of business auction to use at our store.  We were told that they had all of the previous files removed from the old business and Windows 7 reloaded.  On all six of the Dell Optiplex 780 models the start up gives the error of "no boot device available" with the option of pressing the F2, F5 or F12 keys.  We have tried changing the boot sequence and engaged the default settings but no luck.  These computers were used as a call center and had been hooked up to a "company processing center computer".  They were sold "as-is" and there is no one at the old business to talk to.  Am I out the money or is there some fix so that these desktop models can actually be used as individual computers?  Each computer has the dell service tag and Windows 7 product key codes attached but since I can't get it to a start up page, I can't log on to any internet help from those computers.

Hi HouseofTrains,
There seems to be an issue with the hard drive on your computer. I’d suggest that you run the diagnostics on the computer by following the steps mentioned below and check if there is any issue with the hardware on your system.
Turn on or restart the computer.
Immediately at the Dell logo screen, starting tapping the <F12> key once a second until the One Time Boot menu appears (if the computer boots to Windows turn the computer off and try again).
At the One Time Boot menu, press the <Down> arrow key to highlight Diagnostics, PSA+ or Enter ePSA, then press <Enter> to begin the PSA.
Write down any error codes listed. Reply to us with the error codes.
I’d also advise you to reseat the hard drive on the computer by following the steps below in the link and check if it resolves the issue.
http://dell.to/VWcDMc
Please let me know if this helps.

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