Error 301 SSD short check failed. I hit enter & seem to run OK

[cmicliz]

when I boot up my laptop I'm getting error 301 SSD short check failed. I hit enter & seem to run OK. What is causing this? Any fixes?

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @cmicliz,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

The Error 301 – SSD Short DST Check Failed means your laptop’s solid-state drive (SSD) has failed a diagnostic test during startup. Even though the system may still boot and run for now, this is a strong indicator of impending SSD failure.

What You Should Do Now

1. Back Up Immediately

Your SSD may stop working without warning. Please back up all important files to:

• An external hard drive
• Cloud storage (OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.)

2. Run HP UEFI Diagnostics Again

To confirm the error:

• Restart your laptop and press Esc repeatedly → then F2 for diagnostics.
• Run the Storage > Short DST and Long DST tests.

3. Check Warranty Status

If your laptop is under warranty, HP may replace the SSD for free: 👉 Official HP® Warranty Check - United States | HP® Support

4. Replace the SSD

If out of warranty, consider replacing the SSD:

Use a compatible M.2 SATA or NVMe SSD (depending on your laptop model).

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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Regards,

VikramTheGreat