Computer refuses to start.

My computer refuses to get past the HP loading screen. I did a systems test, and found that the Hard Drive Short DST Check failed.
The failure code I get is:
6FTTNM-6AK7B2-MFPX1F-60T803

Hi Client
Welcome to HP forums!
The 24 character failure ID means your laptop HDD is failing/has failed and had to be replaced soon. This may be the reason Windows OS is not able to load.
If you've not made recovery media soon after you setup your laptop first time, you may need to order them from HP in your region along with the new replacement HDD.
Both will be send to you free of cost if you're covered under warranty , contact HP with the failure ID & other details of your laptop.
Warranty check --
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/weInput?cc=us&lc=en
Contact HP --
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html
Recovery media order --
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=in&lc=en&docname=bph07143
If you're not under warranty, you could buy a new retail laptop HDD of at least same capacity as the one that came with your laptop and replace it yourself , then use recovery media to reinstall everything back to factory settings.
If you want any more help, do ask. Also please provide details about your laptop such as model name, product number, pre installed OS.
Regards
Visruth
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