PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable and PXE-MOF: Exiting PXE ROM

I am curious what are the possible reasons for this error.

This happens when you have "Boot to Network" enabled and you shouldn't see it normally if your hard disk is working.

You could try checking the BIOS to see if it can find your hard disk but I suspect your hard disk is damaged beyond repair.

The error PXE-E61 Media Test Failure can occur at boot if all the following are true:

• Boot to Network (or Boot to LAN) is enabled in BIOS Setup.
• A network cable/connection is not present.
• Network Boot is listed in the boot order above any other boot device.

To resolve this error, change the boot drive order in BIOS Setup:

• Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup.
• Go to the Boot menu.
• Set LAN or Network Boot to be the last boot option.
• Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup.

Source PXE-E61 Media Test Failure Error

Your hard drive was likely damaged from the fall.

The strange noises are likely the failed hard drive making the Click of Death sound.

Since BIOS can no longer read the hard drive, it is falling back to attempt a network boot (also called PXE boot). The "media test failure" means it cannot connect to a source that provides an operating system over the network.