Failure id: RLN6JK-91S9KA-XD7URF-61E203

[David363]

I have an hp notebook with Windows 10. Here's how I got to this point. Factory reset failed. Then it would not boot up stating that I needed to install an operating system. I pushed f2 like it said and smart check passed but hard drive 1 failed on the following test with a failure id: RLN6JK-91S9KA-XD7URF-61E203.

I'm dumb as a box of rocks and just about as broke so hook your boy up please lol

[iomare · Accepted solution]

Hi,

The failure code indicates that the drive has failed and needs to be replaced.

So what you need is a 2.5" SATA3 hard drive (max 2TB because of the thickness of drive). You can get from your preferred brand such as Seagate, WD...

Example:

https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-2-5-Inch-Internal-ST2000LM015/dp/B01LYNQXCP/ref=sr_1_4?ie=U...

or you could opt for a 2.5" SATA3 SSD which would improve the everyday performance of the PC

Example:

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Inch-Internal-MZ-76E1T0B-AM/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie...

On page 53 of the service manual you can see the steps to replace drive:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05493257

You will need to reinstall the OS on the drive, either by using recovery disks, cloud recovery

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06162205

migrating a backup image or by downloading media creation tool from Microsoft on different PC running and creating a bootable pendrive with the OS on it on a different computer. (there is an explanation on the Microsoft web page on how to create the pendrive) Windows will automatically activate once installed and connected to the Internet.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

If you choose this option you will need to use the pendrive to perform a clean install of Windows 10. You might need to disable fastboot and secure boot in BIOS (probably not). So, insert the pendrive in the PC and it should boot directly from the drive. If not, turn off the PC by holding the power button. Press the power button and immediately keep pressing ESC  until the startup menu appears and then press F9 and choose the pendrive in the boot menu. Once it boots from pendrive follow the procedure to install Windows.

When finished installing allow Windows to completely update and find all or most drivers. You can follow this process by going into settings > Security and update > click on Verify for updates. You might need to reboot a couple of times. Once completely updated you can go into device manager and see if there are any missing drivers (there will be yellow exclamation mark next to the device). You can find these drivers and software on the HP support page for your product.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-15-bs000-laptop-pc/15551412/model/16901643

 I recommend installing HP support assistant which will help to keep drivers up to date and much more. Here you can download latest version

https://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/hpsupportassistant/hpsupport.html

Hope it helps,

David

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[David363]

Thanks bro. I'm winging it here but I'm going to attempt to successfully navigate thru your instructions and fix my notebook. I bookmarked this page and subscribed to your page so if I get stumped I hope I can consult you directly to prevent from starting all over.

Thanks again!

[iomare]

Sure. If I am online I'll try to answer as fast as possible. You have to consider that i live in Italy.

Just post here and I'll try to get back as soon as I can.

Regards,

David