Error on hard disk

everytime i opened my hp notebook it always pop up HARD DISK ERROR. what will i do?

Probably you must be getting SMART Hard Disk Error message on the screen. I would recommend you to backup all your files immediately so that none of your personal data is lost because of this reason.
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Hi,
This is from DST test with Failure id message. This message simply means the HDD is dead. One option: replace the HDD.
Sorry.
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Cq57 error msg hard disk 1 quick 303

My start up memory test passes yet i get error msgs "hard disk 1 quick 303" and "hard disk 1 smart 301" . I ordered recovery disk since mine did not work yet they also do not work. The new installation stops at 23% and I get a pop up that states " Reducer copy file fails from D:\PRELOAD\Base.swm to: C:\RM\Image\Base.swm. Can any one help me or know if I must have a new hard drive?

Hi,
The 301 and 303 error codes would indicate that the Hard Drive is failing and needs to be replaced. This is also consistent with the recovery issue.
If your notebook is still under warranty, contact HP and arrange to have the drive replaced - you can check your warranty status Here.
If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
If you are out of warranty and would like a guide on replacing the Hard Drive yourself, please let me know - include the full Model No. and Product No. of your cq57 series notebook - see Here for a further explanation.
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Recurring Hard Disk Error - New Hard Disk

I've been in contact with HP about a recurring problem with my Pavillion g6 - it periodically has blue screen errors and then won't turn on, displaying a "hard disk error". It then refuses to boot up for anywhere between a few minutes to a few days. I sent it in for a repair, it came back with a new display bezel (???). More hard disk errors. I called in and they shipped out a new hard drive for me.
Today I installed the new hard drive. When I tried to boot it up for the first time, I was greeted with yet another hard disk error. I ran a test, it claimed that the hard disk was fine (it used to say that before sometimes too, which is probably why they didn't replace it initially). Powered down, and turned it on again - it started up fine.
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I have an extended warranty - but I don't have the luxury of time when it comes to mailing it in, as I am a full-time student and use online courseware every day.
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It is obviously not normal to get an error on a new hard drive. Equally obviously, it is not the drive itself. I wish I could calm your fears but I suspect you have some sort of an intermittent connectivity problem with the SATA port on the motherboard. All you can do is keep using it and see if the problem comes back. I might go in and triple check all the screws and connections, but that is just OCD, really.

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Well that's good advice. SMART errors are only presented when the hard drive is about to die. This is a dire warning.
You should ensure you have a current backup, and then replace the hard drive. You may need to take it into an Apple Store... if it's < 3 years old and you have AppleCare they will probably replace it for you.

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I get the Hard Disk error 301 and after looking at other forum replies on similar issue, I believe I have to buy an hard disk. Can anyone tell me the actual hardisk I need to purchase for my laptop and link to online procedures to fix the hard disk myself if possible.
Thanks in advance.
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Error message, hard disk -(3f0)

I was browsing my laptop and then I closed a tab. It lagged and then went to a screen which says that the boot device is not found,that I needed to install an operating system and that my hard disk doesn't exist... Please help!!

Hi,
Disconnect the HDD and then reconnect the HDD. Then run the F2 diagnostic test. If the test fails, then you have to replace the HDD and then reinstall the operating system using the recovery disk.
If the test passes, then you can reinstall the Operating System using the recovery disk.
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Welcome to the forum!
Check out following links for ROM not initialized error:-
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=29472
http://digitalchunk.com/expansion-rom-not-initialized-pci-on-motherboard-t60.htm
As for HDD initialization error check following link:- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-42321.html
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HP dv4-1225dx "Hard Disk Error" 3F1 on startup with eSATA HDD attached

The whole internet is void of information on this specific error code, so here it is, lo and behold, the ONLY English-language Google result for this error message:
Hard Disk Error
Please run the Hard Disk Test in System Diagnostics.
Error code:
Hard Disk 1 (3F1)
F2 System Diagnostics
For more information, please visit: (illegible due to colored text)
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Thanks for the link, it helps clarify that there's a difference between "3F1" and "301" - hard disk error and SMART error. In other words, it's reporting a generic "Error", not even that the drive may be/is failing.
In this case, the drive isn't failing, at all. It's a BIOS bug.
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Hard disk failure - what does mean following error: failure ID 9cw77a-5km5t8-xd002k-60s903?

Hi,
Since 6 months I have HP Pavilion dv6 3180ec, running Win7 64-bit.
Recently the notebook restarted itself several times during last couple of days with a hard disk failure message (blue screen); after restart, a Hard disk diagnosis was requested however never properly started... So I run the test from BIOS and got following error message:
Hard disk test failed
Failure ID: 9CW77A-5KM5T8-XD002K-60S903
(interesting is that the SMART test passed successfully)
Does anybody knows, how severe the failure is? Is the change of HDD necessary? I would like to avoid the situation to send it to HP customer service for warranty check and have no notebook for a month, as the guys will not experience the same problem (actually even I am now writing the post on that notebook - and without any restart...)
THX
F.
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Hi,
If not a SMART error, this will either be a failure of the short or long Disk Self Test and really would indicate the drive should be replaced. There is no need to have to send the notebook in, as if you contact HP to arrange for a new HDD to be supplied to you under warranty, the drive will be sent out to you - you normally have to pay a deposit which is refunded when you return the defective HDD.
If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
The procedure for replacing the HDD is shown starting on Page 55 of your Maintenance & Service Guide.
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GRUB Hard disk Error

Hi,
I just installed Redhat Linux AS4, after installation upon rebooting it is giving an error,
GRUB: Hard disk error.
How i can fix this issue, please help me out.
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In general, if you install a system in a normal way, the installer should take care of this for you. Probably you didn't choose to install grub in the MBR? (I don't see any other reason why you would encounter this situation, but if you've installed it in another way, please inform us in this thread)
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Pavilion dv7t-4100 CTO Select Edition Entertainment Notebook PC hard disk failure imminent.

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Hi,
You can put the second HDD on the second bay, existing BIOS can handle this BUT you need more hardware namely a caddy set (caddy & cables). You can buy from:
http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=345
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Hard disk not being detected / Finding compatible replacement

Hi,
I have a late 2007 macbook (white). I was using it when it froze while listening to itunes. I've pressed the power button to turn it off and turn it back on.
Unfortunately it did not boot. I've inserted the leopard upgrade disc and booted with the C pressed.
It entered the installation and I selected the disk utility. Unfortunately it only shows the DVD drive and not the HD. I have a time machine disk and inserted and it recognized the external disk but not the internal one.
I am assuming the worse scenario that the primary HD is gone. Since I am nowhere near an apple store/repair center I'd like to know what kind of extra steps can I do in order to confirm my assumption and if that's the case which HDs are compatible?
I found some steps to replace the disk (http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/MacBook-Core-2-Duo-Hard-Drive-Replacement/514 /1).
Regards.

Start by:
How to run hardware diagnostics for an Intel Mac
Boot from your original OS X Installer Disc One that came with your computer. After the chime press and hold down the "D" key until the diagnostic screen appears. Run the extended tests for a minimum of two or three hours. If any error messages appear note them down as you will need to report them to the service tech when you take the computer in for repair.
Some "common" error indicators:
SNS - sensor error
MEM - memory error
HDD - hard disk drive error
MOT - fan error
Shut the computer off for 5 minutes to an hour. Restart with the Installer Disc and see if DU now recognizes the hard drive. If so check the SMART status. If it says "Failed" then the drive should be replaced. Otherwise if the drive is still not usable then you should do the following:
Extended Hard Drive Preparation
1. Boot from your OS X Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger or Leopard.)
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Set the number of partitions from the drop down menu (use 1 partition unless you wish to make more.) Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID (only required for Intel Macs) then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.

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