BIOHD-7 error code

after reading some of the forums on this error code i think i will have to buy a new hard drive. i was hoping if i got HP recovery kit i would be able to fix mine. i also got a error code 0xef0003. i tried to use the built in recovey but no luck. now all i have is a black screen that says no bootable disk. so i have is a 2 part question.
1. if i buy a new hard drive will i need the recovery kit that HP offers? i dont have any back up disk.
2. and can i up grade the hard drive? say to a 1TB or maybe 2TB with out doing any other upgrades to the computer?
OS- Windows 7
Model- 300-1120
Product- AY581AA-ABA
Bld ID- A1NAV6PRA3
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Btheone, welcome to the forum.
You are correct that the hard drive failed. The maximum hard drive supported by Win 7 is 2 GB. Yes, you need the Recovery Discs provided by HP.
Here is a guide to help you Recover the system after you replace the hard drive. Read it carefully before buying the new hard drive.
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BGMJ59, welcome to the forum.
Here is a guide that should help you Recover your system.
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Go into the BIOS to see if the drives are recognized. Post your results here.
That is an unusual condition for PC Doktor to report. Normally a BIOHD-2 error code means that a hard disk has failed, but I do doubt that both drives failed at once.
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Hi,
It would look like your Hard Drive has failed and will need to be replaced.
As your PC is still under warranty, you should contact HP and arrange to have the drive replaced.
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My HP computer won't boot up.
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Hi:
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HP Pavilion A6763w, windows 7 64 bit. Not starting up properly. I ran a diagnostic and received the following errors: error code biohd-8

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Replacing The Hard Drive.
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