Weird sound in start up and No bootable device

Hi,
Since last night I cannot start my laptop. When I try to start, it makes a weird sound and then no bootable device. The Hdd test and bios does not recognise the hard drive either. I tried forced restart and also tried reseating it. But it still makes the weird noise in the start up and no bootable device. Please heLp.

Sounds like the hard drive has failed and will need to be replaced. If you are still in warranty HP will send a replacement. If not a retail laptop SATA hard drive can be used. Just be sure to get one of at least equal capacity as the original in order to use Recovery Discs. It can be larger, but not smaller capacity.For instance if you have a 500GB hdd you could use a 750GB hdd but not a 320GB hdd.
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