Went from 3fo message to, No bootable device-- insert boot disk

[JB1979]

Hp 15" notebook. Went from 1st screen on startup to 2nd after changing to legacy boot. WHT are my options to salvage this laptop now?

 

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @JB1979,

Welcome to HP Support Community!

We noticed that this thread hasn't had any updates in a while since your original post; while this is rare, we didn't want this post to remain unanswered, so, here's the solution to your query. We hope it helps you and everyone viewing this post 😊

1. Change Boot Mode to UEFI:

• Restart the notebook and enter BIOS Setup by pressing F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed on the screen.
• Navigate to the Boot Options menu and change the boot mode back to UEFI.
• Save your changes and exit BIOS. Restart the computer to see if it resolves the issue.

2. Reset BIOS to Default Settings:

• Restart the notebook and press F10 to go to BIOS Setup.
• Use the arrow keys to select the File > Restore Defaults option.
• Confirm the restoration by pressing F10 again.
• Select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Check Boot Order:

• Enter BIOS Setup by pressing F10 during startup.
• Navigate to the Boot Order menu.
• Ensure that the correct boot device (typically your hard drive or SSD where Windows is installed) is set as the first boot option.
• Save any changes and exit BIOS.

4. Run Hardware Diagnostics:

• Turn on your notebook and repeatedly press the F2 key to access HP PC Hardware Diagnostics.
• Run the Quick Test followed by the Extensive Test to check for any hardware issues. If the tests report any issues, follow the given recommendations.

5. Boot From Recovery Media:

• If you have previously created a Windows Recovery USB/CD, use it to boot your notebook.
• Insert the recovery media into your notebook and restart it.
• Access BIOS Setup by pressing F10 and set the recovery media as the primary boot device.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to repair your Windows installation.

Please mark this post as “Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved, and if you feel this reply was helpful, click “Yes”.

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