NO BOOTABLE DEVICE!

[Freezanator]

Ok, I've just got an SSD and I've put it in the main SATA port in my laptop and moved my old HDD into a caddy in the DVD drive. So, I wanted to make my SSD the boot drive thus I downloaded the Windows Media Creation Tool and waited a few hours for it to download into my USB drive. The name of my USB drive has changed automatically to ESD-USB (D:) and after I ejected it and shut down my laptop, I removed the HDD out of the DVD drive slot and left my SSD in the main SATA port inside my laptop. After that, I plugged my USB drive back in and turned on my laptop and this message popped up (below). I've tried pressing F2 to access my BIOS but nothing happened. So, I forced shut down by pressing F12 + Power button. Could anyone help me with this issue?

[zMeul]

it's probably because you have Fast Boot enabled it will ignore the peripherals

put the HDD back in, go into BIOS, change the boot order to USB 1st, take the HDD out , put the SSD in and power it 

don't forget the USB thumb drive with the Windows install

[Freezanator]

1 minute ago, zMeul said:

it's probably because you have Fast Boot enabled it will ignore the peripherals

put the HDD back in, go into BIOS, change the boot order to USB 1st, take the HDD out , put the SSD in and power it 

don't forget the USB thumb drive with the Windows install

Thanks, I'll try it 

[Freezanator]

39 minutes ago, zMeul said:

it's probably because you have Fast Boot enabled it will ignore the peripherals

put the HDD back in, go into BIOS, change the boot order to USB 1st, take the HDD out , put the SSD in and power it 

don't forget the USB thumb drive with the Windows install

Ok, I've ran into a problem. Which option do I choose? I've got 2 options; "Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings and applications" and "Custom: Install Windows Only". When I select "Custom: Install Windows Only" I get an error message "We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the Setup log files" when I chose my SSD. Which option do I choose? First or second?

[zMeul]

why are you installing Windows from within Windows!?!?!?

 

delete the partitions and just click next letting Windows install to create the partition

[Freezanator]

1 minute ago, zMeul said:

why are you installing Windows from within Windows!?!?!?

 

delete the partitions and just click next letting Windows install to create the partition

Whoops, deleting those partitions let me through!

[Freezanator]

Ok, I've ran into a problem. After I installed Windows onto my SSD, I shut it down and put my HDD back in by sliding in the caddy. Now when I boot up, it takes only like, 5 seconds! The problem is, Windows doesn't see my HDD even in Disk Management. How do I fix this?

[Freezanator]

1 hour ago, zMeul said:

why are you installing Windows from within Windows!?!?!?

 

delete the partitions and just click next letting Windows install to create the partition

Ok, I've ran into a problem. After I installed Windows onto my SSD, I shut it down and put my HDD back in by sliding in the caddy. Now when I boot up, it takes only like, 5 seconds! The problem is, Windows doesn't see my HDD even in Disk Management. How do I fix this?

[zMeul]

2 minutes ago, Freezanator said:

The problem is, Windows doesn't see my HDD even in Disk Management. How do I fix this?

if you put the original DVD in, does it show up in Device Manager?

 

ps: install all the drivers and Windows updates

[Freezanator]

Just now, zMeul said:

if you put the original DVD in, does it works?

 

ps: install all the drivers and Windows updates

What do you mean 'original DVD'? And the Windows updates are currently hogging my 1 Mbps internet speed.

[zMeul]

1 minute ago, Freezanator said:

What do you mean 'original DVD'?

you're putting the HDD with a mounting bracket into the DVD unit slot, replacing the DVD unit, right?!

that's what I understood from your original post

[Freezanator]

1 minute ago, zMeul said:

you're putting the HDD with a mounting bracket into the DVD unit slot, replacing the DVD unit, right?!

that's what I understood from your original post

Ah yes, that is true. But how will that make any difference? Is it safe to just pull out my HDD?

[zMeul]

Just now, Freezanator said:

Ah yes, that is true. But how will that make any difference?

to test if there is an issue with that port or is there a different issue

if the DVD unit works, the the issue might be something else

[Freezanator]

Just now, zMeul said:

to test if there is an issue with that port or is there a different issue

if the DVD unit works, the the issue might be something else

Is it safe to just pull out the HDD caddy while my laptop is turned on?

[zMeul]

Just now, Freezanator said:

Is it safe to just pull out the HDD caddy while my laptop is turned on?

nope

[Freezanator]

4 minutes ago, zMeul said:

nope

Ok, I'm back and there are no problems with the DVD drive. Wow, I can't believe the speeds of an SSD! Boot takes only up to 10 seconds!

[zMeul]

then there must be an issue with the HDD or the mounting mechanism - do the SATA connectors 'meet up" perfectly?

[Freezanator]

Just now, zMeul said:

then there must be an issue with the HDD or the mounting mechanism - do the SATA connectors 'meet up" perfectly?

Yes, they do. I've checked.

[zMeul]

Just now, Freezanator said:

Yes, they do. I've checked.

I have no thoughts then ........

it could be that the BIOS on the laptop is finicky and won't accept but optical devices on that port

in that case you might wanna buy a USB3 2.5" external HDD enclosure - I do hope the laptop has USB3 ports

[Freezanator]

2 minutes ago, zMeul said:

I have no thoughts then ........

it could be that the BIOS on the laptop is finicky and won't accept but optical devices on that port

in that case you might wanna buy a USB3 2.5" external HDD enclosure - I do hope the laptop has USB3 ports

I'm not willing to spend anymore. I will try and find a solution to this. I'll wait till the updates have finished downloading. Btw, does screen brightness adjustment have to be downloaded in Windows Update because right now I can't adjust my brightness and its kinda killing my eyes.

[zMeul]

Just now, Freezanator said:

Btw, does screen brightness adjustment have to be downloaded in Windows Update because right now I can't adjust my brightness and its kinda killing my eyes.

that should come with the software from the laptop manufacturer, might come with Windows Update, might not

you need to check their software too

[zMeul]

2 minutes ago, Freezanator said:

I'm not willing to spend anymore

an enclosure is like ~5$ on e-bay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/2-5-Computer-Drive-Enclosures-and-Docks/158817/bn_746350/i.html

[Freezanator]

Just now, zMeul said:

an enclosure is like ~5$ on e-bay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/2-5-Computer-Drive-Enclosures-and-Docks/158817/bn_746350/i.html

eBay doesn't ship to my country. Even if it does, I bet the shipping is gonna be more than the product itself. There's a reason why I put my Location under my profile.

[zMeul]

Just now, Freezanator said:

eBay doesn't ship to my country. Even if it does, I bet the shipping is gonna be more than the product itself. There's a reason why I put my Location under my profile.

well .. I can't possibly know how "bad" things are in Malaysia 

[Freezanator]

1 minute ago, zMeul said:

well .. I can't possibly know how "bad" things are in Malaysia 

Well, most likely not the worst in the world, but pretty bad.