Hp pavilion dv6-6113cl entertainment pc windows 7 hard disk error 303 305

Hi, my PC stopped working a few months ago. I have trying to find a way to fix it, but with no luck. A few weeks ago, I decided to buy the recovery disks from Hp. I did, and they came in the mail a few days ago. I use them, but all that pops up is a purplish screen(instead of what should be blue) with a cursor and that's about it. I did a hard disk test and it said hard disk quick 303 and full 305. Can someone help me please?

Hi:
Those errors indicate that you need to replace the hard drive, which is why the recovery disks won't work.
You should purchase a hard drive of the same size or larger capacity than the one that came with your PC or the recovery disks won't work on a smaller capacity hard drive than what came with your PC.

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Hi david458:
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I understand that you did not do a backup and you are now having an issue. I am sending you a link to "Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 7)" click here. and "Creating Recovery Discs or Saving a Recovery Image to a USB Flash Drive (Windows 7)" click here. You can also order a Recovery kit from the driver download page click here.
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Can i change graphic settings on a "HP Pavilion dv6-3161eo Entertainment notebook pc"?

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Hi fejevitzky,
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HP Partner and Store Locator: (I try to search your city, but doesnt work well. Suggest you call for quick response)
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