My screen says boot device not found. Please install an operating system on hard drive,

My screen says boot device not found. Please install an operating system on hard drive. What could have caused this problem? Help!!!!!

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Can you post back with the following.
1. The full Model No. and Product No. of the notebook - see Here for a further explanation.
2. The full version of the operating system you are using ( ie Windows 7 32bit ).
3. Shut down the notebook. Tap away at f10 as you start the notebook to enter the bios menu. Under the Advanced or Diagnostic tab you should find the facility to run a test on the Hard Drive. Post back with the details of any error messages.
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I would suggest going to the following link and going through the listed troubleshooting steps based on your symptoms:
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My probook says:Boot device not found Please install an operating

My Notebook says:Boot device not found
Please install an operating system on your hard disk
Hard disk (3FO)
F2 system Diagnostics
for more info please visit: www.hp.com/go/techcenter/startup
I was used HDD Seft-Test Options, it say "Hard Disk Passed". But i try to turn on notebook but fair: Boot device not found.
Is HDD died?
Please help me, thanks so much!
Sory my english bad.
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Hello hungvocam
Thanks for posting on the HP Forums!
I understand you are experiencing an issue with your notebook. However, since this is a commercial notebook, you should post your issue on the notebook board of the HP Enterprise Forums for a better answer.
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I have the following computer:
name: hp pavilion Dm3 1030us
serial number: {Removed for privacy}
product number: VM073UA#ABA
when i boot up my laptop it says "boot device not found. please install an operating system on your hard disk."
this laptop does not have a cd drive but I do have a external one. since it does not have a cd drive therefore they didnt give me a recovery cd.
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You would have to call in to HP tech support ( 1-800-HP-INVENT) and have them order you some RCD's.
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Trying to boot up this morning gave this error message:
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Please install an operating system on your hard disk
Hard Disk <3F0>
F2 System Diagnostics"
Pressing F2 brings up to the "HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI" page, where its shown:
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Exit"
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The above error message shows that the Hard disk drive is failed on your unit. You have to replace the Hard disk drive and reinstall the OS.
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i am having this Error Message "Boot Device Not Found, Please install an operating system on your hard disk, Hard Disk (3FO)", While UEFI mode is enabled from bois but in Raid menu Both my hard Drives 1TB and SSD are Showing and I run the F2 System Diagnostics Test and it became as passed. In UEFI mode its not even showing my USB when i attach it for Window install But when i enabled the Leglacy mode it detteced my USB and also let me install my Windows and every thing seems to work fine. Updated the bios still Error is there.
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Welcome to the HP Support Community. I saw your post regarding the Boot Device not Found error message. This HP document Resolve Boot Device not Found Error Message will show you how to reset your BIOS. This will force the BIOS the look at the hardware and it might see your new hard drive. Another reason that it might not be seeing the hard drive is because there is no bootable operating system on the hard drive. You might need to look at taking it out and installing an operating system on it via another computer.
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Whenever you get a message stating that the boot device not found it could be because of bad sectors on the Hard Drive. Its not necessary that the Hard Drive Test should fail to determine if the Hard Drive if its faulty or not. Sometimes even if the Hard Drive Test passes the Hard Drive will still not work because of the bad sectors in it.
Best way to find out if its the Hard Drive you can try the Hard Deive on a different Notebook which would help you determine if it's faulty or not.
Could be due to Application or driver conflicts, virus issues, file corruptions due to incompatible applications, improper shutdowns, update failures due to conflicts, sudden power surges, if notebook is dropped etc..
HP will provide a replacement Hard Disk Drive if the Notebook warranty is Active, If not you need buy a SATA Hard Disk Drive from a retail shop nearby
Please make sure you are getting at least equal capacity as the original one in order to use Recovery Disks. If you need you can buy a larger, but not smaller capacity Hard Disk Drive. For example if you have a 500GB Hard Disk Drive you can upgrade it to 750GB Hard Disk Drive but not 320GB Hard Disk Drive
Please try the below shown troubleshooting steps once:
Step 01. Remove the battery and unplug the AC/Power Adapter
Step 02. Press and hold the Power button for more than 30 Seconds
Step 03. Plug in the AC/Power Adapter (leave the Battery out for now)
Step 04. Press the Power button and check if the Unit works normal
If the above mentioned steps does not help, then you can try reseating the Hard Drive on your Notebook
If the issue persists again please Contact HP if your HP Notebook is under warranty, HP would replace the Hard Disk Drive and provide you a Recovery media to restore factory operating system after replacement (if you've not yet created Recovery Discs/USB Media)
Note: Back up all the personal data to an external drive if it's possible. Otherwise you could connect the failed HDD via SATA to USB adapter with another PC or same PC after replacement of HDD & re-installation of OS and try copying /recovering the files.
Please click on the link In order to Identify, Prevent, Diagnose & Recover from Drive Failures on HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives :
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02876562.pdf
Please check your notebook warranty to verify the status and order a new Hard Disk Drive
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Hi,
The error would indicate that your Hard Drive is failing and will need to be replaced.
If your notebook is still under warranty, contact HP and arrange to have the drive replaced.
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.
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