Hard Drive Short DST Check Failed

[badrescher]

A system test resulted in a failure in the Hard Drive Short DST Check, with the Failure ID: U4JEW1-7B780A-QFFV6K-60Q103. 

The problems began 10 days after the warranty expired. *sigh*

Do I need to replace the hard drive?

[old_geekster · Accepted solution]

Badrescher, welcome to the forum.

Yes, the error message is telling you that your hard drive has failed and has to be replaced.  You should buy a hard drive the same size or larger than the one to be replaced.  Otherwise, the System Recovery media will not work.

Please click the "Thumbs up + button" if I have helped you and click "Accept as Solution" if your problem is solved.

[badrescher]

Thank you so much for replying. Do you know if HP publishes a how-to for replacing a hard drive on this thing? It's nothing like the old towers...

[old_geekster]

You are very welcome.

Here is a video that should help you with changing the hard drive:

[badrescher]

Thank you so MUCH!

[old_geekster]

You are very welcome.  It is my pleasure.