How to fix Stop code: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE and how to fix “PC couldn’t boot properly”

Question

I have encountered with the same issue replaced the battery of the laptop and after assembled the laptop turned it on. It shows Dell logo and buffering wheel and then A Message appeared that Your Laptop have Hardware Problem and below the message it gives me INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE (0x78). I tried many attempts to boot the window, but I was failing then I restarted the laptop and press F2 to entered in BIOS and Load BIOS Default. Applied it and then exit from the BIOS. It goes to the windows sing in. Problem resolved.

Answer 1

Hi @SJ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

Thank you for updating us on the status of your laptop.

We are pleased to hear that the INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE (0x78) error you encountered following the battery replacement has been successfully resolved. Based on your report, resetting the BIOS to its default settings correctly re-established the connection to your boot drive, allowing Windows to load effectively.

Should you have any further questions or if the issue persists in the future, please feel free to reach out to us.

Again, I appreciate your contribution and cooperation.