Hey /g/ Dell T1600 guy here, got the new hdd and new adapter

Install Gentoo GNU + Linux or another operating system.

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>>57855742
I could pull this up, this is kinda off topic but also shows off my broken camera lens

>>57855742

Reinstall Windows.

format/install gnu/windows

>>57855742

Open the BIOS settings and check what your first boot device is?

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>>57855742
Uhhh...

You know you have to install an operating system don't you?

If you have already done that check the order of your boot devices in your BIOS and set your HDD as the first boot device.

>>57855742
You need to put some thermal paste between your cpu and socket, it's overheating.

>>57855742
I've assumed you've put the Windows install disc into the drive? Make sure that is done, then (at least if it's Windows 7, don't know about later versions because I refuse to use them) it should ask "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" at which point you should repeatedly tap the space bar or enter key until it loads.

If it still doesn't work, try hitting F10, F11, or F12 repeatedly (you may try a cycle of all three) as it is starting up, which should bring you to a boot device menu. From there you can select the DVD drive and it should boot.

If you burned Windows from an ISO, make sure it was a bootable image (you may check with a utility such as PowerISO.)

>>57855742
This is only a problem is the OS installation media does not detect the HDD.