error 601

[AimaIrfan]

i want to solve  my issue

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @AimaIrfan,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

The HP PC Error 601 you're seeing is a battery alert that appears during startup. It means your laptop's primary (internal) battery has significantly degraded its current capacity is less than 25% of its original design capacity. This is a BIOS-level warning, not a Windows error, and it’s HP’s way of telling you the battery may need attention or replacement.

Let’s walk through how to fix it and what your options are.
 

Step-by-Step Fix for HP Error 601

1. Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI

This will confirm the battery’s health and suggest next steps.

• Shut down your laptop completely.
• Turn it on and press Esc repeatedly until the Startup Menu appears.
• Press F2 to enter HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI.
• Go to Component Tests > Power > Battery.
• Select Run Once and wait for the results.

The test will show one of the following:

• OK – Battery is fine.
• Calibrate – Battery gauge needs recalibration.
• Weak / Very Weak / Replace – Battery is degraded and should be replaced.

🔗 HP Notebook PCs - 601 or 60X error is displayed on a black screen | HP® Support

2. Try Battery Calibration (if suggested)

If the diagnostic recommends calibration:

Manual Calibration Steps:

1. Fully charge the battery.
2. Unplug the charger and let the battery drain completely until the laptop shuts down.
3. Plug the charger back in and charge to 100% without interruption.

You can also use HP Support Assistant to run battery calibration: 🔗 HP Support Assistant | HP® Support

3. Update BIOS

Sometimes, the BIOS misreads battery capacity. Updating it can help.

• Press Win + R, type msinfo32, and check your BIOS version.
• Go to HP Drivers & Software and enter your laptop model.
• Download and install the latest BIOS update.

⚠️ Important: Only install BIOS updates meant for your exact model.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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VikramTheGreat