No bootable disk problem on Compaq Presario CQ42

Hi,
I recently ran into a problem with my Compaq Presario CQ42-117TX laptop. I had a few regular updates installed and when I tried to restart the laptop to complete the update, it booted for a longer period then usual before flashing a blue screen for a second then blacking out.
When I restarted it again, it said there was no hard drive detected. I ran a BIOS system check and it couldn't run a quick test on the hard disk. When I try to turn it on normally, it goes to a black screen with a few details on the hardware inside and the last line reading 'No bootable disk -- insert boot disk and press any key'.
Any form of help would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
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You're very welcome.
I do not see any CQ42-117TX notebooks.
Here is what I see listed...
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/pfinder?cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&tool=&query=CQ42-117TX+#N393
If you do not live in the USA/Canada, call HP for the country you live in at the link below.
Call the number listed for consumer PC's. See if they have recovery disks for your model
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html

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