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Boot Device not Found HP, Hard Disk 3f0 Error [Step-by-Step]
Resetting BIOS to its default settings should do the trick
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some HP laptop owners reported encountering error code 3f0 upon booting their systems.
This error code comes along with the messageBoot Device Not Found. Please install an operating system on your hard disk 3f0which indicates the system could not find thehard drive.
We managed to compile a series of fixes meant to help you solve this frustrating issue once and for all.
How to fix Hard Disk 3f0: boot device not found on HP error?
1. Hard reset your laptop
In order to perform a hard reset on a laptop with a removable battery, follow these steps:
If you own a laptop with a non-removable battery, perform the same steps without attempting to take out the battery, of course.
2. Reset BIOS to its default settings
3. Use the HP Hardware Diagnostics tool
4. Reconnect your hard drive
If the message statingplease install an operating system on your hard disk 3f0 HPstill pops up, ask for professional help to make sure thatyour hard drive is not damagedand needs replacement.
Let us know in the comment section if this article helped you to fix the issue.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
