xp install problem?

Question

i have 1999 Packard bell with intel centrino processor
128 ram

well that as much as i know as i haven't used the computer in years

The error message is:

set up did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer make sure and hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected in your computer and that any disk-related hardware configration is correct this may involve manufactures-supplied diagnostics or set up program.

im not confident to connect it physically

Answer 1

Open up the chassis. Buy a new button battery and install it where the old button battery is on the motherboard.

Make sure that the power cords are all snug in their plugs. Make sure all the IDE cables are snug in their plugs too.

On the next boot, enter the BIOS Configuration Setup Utility and set all the settings to the optimal values. Exit and Save.

Then see what happens on the next boot.

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Concerning your fear of touching the innards:

Generally, the plugs only fit in the correct way. Not necessarily always, but generally.