Hard Drive failure of NVMe 256GB hard. The ATA 1000GB passed. Receiving 3FO error on boot attempt

[Rusty2855]

Attempting to start my desktop results in a 3FO Boot Device not found error msg on a black screen. I tried the HP suggestions to discover that my NVMe 256GB Toshiba drive has failed. The system is out of warranty. Repair or replace?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

If the notebook is in excellent condition, you can replace the NVMe SSD yourself for way less than $100 and that includes installing a 1 TB NVMe SSD instead.

[Rusty2855]

The NVMe256GB KBG30ZMV256G failed drive is actually in my desktop (HP Envy - TE01-0077c ; product ID 6YQ76AA.)  The diagnostics testing yielded a failure ID of RU3V5R-A0AC8B-QF8XGK-60A803.  If your reply still applies to my desktop, that is indeed very helpful news.  Thanks.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome.

Sorry, for the confusion.  I always seem to have notebooks on my mind and yes, the same info would apply.

The drive needs to be replaced, and the operating system reinstalled.

A suggested replacement:  This is the 1 TB model for example, but it comes in smaller capacities as well.

Amazon.com: SAMSUNG 980 SSD 1TB PCle 3.0x4, NVMe M.2 2280, Internal Solid State Drive, Storage for P...

Here's the link to the service video:

Removing & replacing parts for HP ENVY Desktop TE01-000 | HP Computer Service (youtube.com)

[Rusty2855]

I plan to follow Paul's suggestion for replacing the drive on my current desktop to serve as a backup, and start shopping for a new desktop soon.  Is there a consensus on the best brand?

A big thank you goes out to Paul, especially for the extra help provided with the hot links.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome