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04-27-2025 11:35 PM - edited 04-28-2025 06:05 PM
On startup, error 3FO - Boot device not found. This is after I tried to manually update BIOS downloaded from HP downloads page for this model. All seemed to run OK updating, but laptop won't boot now. On boot, it says Primary battery low, but BIOS still has correct time & date. Then says Hard Drive not found. Laptop about 6 years old, was running well, except primary battery low.
I've gone into BIOS to reset to defaults, but it still can't find the eMMC.
Help please
PS this webpage used for BIOS update [file sp153219.exe]
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05-15-2025 01:23 AM
See my post https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Software-and-How-To-Questions/HP-Support-Assistant-boot-start...
I enabled Legacy Support in Boot Options in BIOS, & now seems to boot without error.
05-15-2025 01:23 AM
See my post https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Software-and-How-To-Questions/HP-Support-Assistant-boot-start...
I enabled Legacy Support in Boot Options in BIOS, & now seems to boot without error.