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05-19-2025 12:53 PM
error message is 3fo - spent a long time about 2/3 months ago with support but got now where
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05-19-2025 06:24 PM
For 3F0 (zero, not oh) error, please use the following Guide
HP PCs - Hard disk 3F0 boot device not found error
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05-19-2025 06:24 PM
For 3F0 (zero, not oh) error, please use the following Guide
HP PCs - Hard disk 3F0 boot device not found error
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05-23-2025 01:33 PM
Dear BH!
Appreciate your post but the end result was I need a replacement HD! My real problem was that I have mislaid/lost my admin Bios password. It is impossible to resolved this issue except a new Motherboard which is a no go. I very rarely need the Bios so I just have to accept the situation. As you know on modern HP Pavilion Laptops there is no CMos battery in view or jumper leads to reverse. If anybody knows the way fair enough. But HP cant or wont help. They did offer to collect the LapTop and repair for in excess of £400 which is nearly 50% of the original value of the machine.
All the best and regards Tony S.
Regards Tony Skerretp