Updated BIOS on HP 15-bs015dx, now computer has no response.

[JOEW1989]

I have a HP notebook (15-bs015dx) which was not recognizing the hard drive, and when troubleshooting, I noticed I had a very old BIOS version (F.02 I believe) so I downloaded the HP BIOS update tool, and made a recovery disk for my notebook. When trying to install the update, I found that the BIOS versions in the update (F.42 rev.A) were not for the boad ID my notebook has (832A).  Looking on the HP support forums, I found people with similar issues told that the board numbers on HP products didn't always match update numbers, so I should use a similar board's update and would be fine.  I tried the BIOS for board 823D and 832E and the updater would  not install them, so I tried the update for board ID 8328, which the installer successfully installed, but now my notebook sits with a blank screen and idling fan with no response from any input. 

Did I just make an expesive paperweight?

[KrazyToad]

P@JOEW1989

Welcome to HP Forums. This is a great place to get support, find answers and tips.

I have gone through your Post and would like to help

Since the issue started after the BIOS update, I suggest you perform a BIOS Roll back

Please follow the instructions in this Link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c02693833 to help you with the BIOS Roll back

Let me know how it goes

Thank you and have a great day 😊

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[JOEW1989]

Sorry for the delayed response, I didn't get back to this until I was done with the semester.

I sucessfully restored the BIOS with the recently released F51 Rev.A update.

The laptop still won't boot, it has a hard drive issue which is why I tried to update the BIOS.

When it boots, it stops at a page which says:

"Boot device not found

Please install an operating system on your hard disk

Hard Disk (3FO)"

I am making a Windows 10 Recovery disk to try to reinstall a working version of windows.

[The_Fossette]

@JOEW1989,

I am responding on behalf of @KrazyToad as he is out for the day. It is great to have you back and your patience is greatly appreciated.

I recommend you perform a hard drive test following the steps in the below article to make sure that it is not a hardware issue.

https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03467259

Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!

If you wish to show appreciation for my efforts, mark my post as Accept as Solution. Your feedback counts!

Cheers!