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hi

my dives cannot start directly

 

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why my laptop cannot start directly?
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win 7
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hello well my problem is i dont even have a year with my hp computer and now it only shuts off often and everyday i could be in the computer and battery will be dyeing and i will put the charger then all of the sudden shuts off and then i turn it back on and it still shuts off ones i put in the charger also happeneds to it when its full charge i want to know why is this happeneding ?

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Started up laptop

Gave error message: Boot Device not found

Please install operating system on your hard disk

Hard Disk (3F0)

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Product C7E65PA#ABG

Model 14-b029TU

This is still under warranty - and extended warranty as bought 18Mar13

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Can l have recovery disk from hp service
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My problem requires a new hard drive. Go to HP support and they arrange a tech to repair.

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@AfamFrancis wrote:

on booting my hp pavilion dv6 is displaying smart disk error. how do i solve the problem, please.


Hello AfamFrancis.

This error means that your hard drive needs to be replaced.  I can provide instructions for replacing the drive if you provide me with your product number.

This document can show you where it is located.

Have a great day.

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@kerract wrote:
I get the following message
Smart Hard Disk Error
I need to back up before system diagnostics yet cant find a way please assist

Hello kerract.

This error generally means the hard drive has died and needs to be replaced.  You can try reseating the hard drive's connection.  I can provide instructions if you give me your product number.  This document can show you where it is located.

Have a great day.

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@Ealee24 wrote:
Screen said boot device not found. And the hard disk is making a clicking sound along with it

Hello Ealee24.

Your hard drive will definitely need to be replaced.  What is your product number?  

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