disk not mounted message

[chris]

On 29/08/13 16:31, Ric Moore wrote:
> On 08/28/2013 01:49 PM, thufir wrote:
>> On 12.04LTS boot, I got a strange message the disc (hard drive???) 
>> wasn't
>> mounted.  Press S to skip or M to mount manually, something like that.
>
> Once in a blue moon I have to jiggle the harddrive cable, or unplug 
> and plug it in again. Could be oxide, I have no clue. But, it's good 
> for another year. Ric
>
>
If it is a sata drive, they are notorious for loosening the clips.  
Simple answer reset them then a dab from a hot glue gun to prevent vibration
Da kiwi