Hard disk (F30), please install operating system on your hard disk

[Lakhe2]

My laptop is showing that Boot device is not found (Hard disk (F30) ) F2 system diagnostics,please install an operating system on your hard disk

[Raj_05]

Hi @Lakhe2,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

This error message typically indicates that your laptop is unable to find a bootable device, such as the hard drive or solid-state drive, that has the operating system installed on it.

Here are some troubleshooting steps that you can try.

• Check the BIOS settings: Access the BIOS setup by pressing the F2 key during startup and ensure that the hard drive is detected and listed as a bootable device. If not, you may need to enable it or adjust the boot order.
• Check the hard drive connections: If you have recently installed new hardware or made changes to your laptop, ensure that the hard drive is properly connected to the motherboard and power supply.
• Run a diagnostic test: Some laptops come with built-in diagnostic tools that can detect hardware issues. Use the system diagnostics (F2) to run a diagnostic test on the hard drive.
• Reinstall the operating system: If the above steps fail to resolve the issue, you may need to reinstall the operating system on your laptop. Use a bootable USB or DVD to install the operating system.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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