Table 8-57  POST error messages and user actions to address the error (continued)
Test description Failure descriptions Error code Possible user actions
Hard Disk Test Hard Disk 2 Full 306 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Boot Device 
Manager
Boot device not found 3F0 Indicates a potential problem with the hard drive. Please run the hard 
drive test.
See https://support.hp.com/emea_africa-en/document/c01443371 for 
more information.
Boot Device 
Manager
Hard Disk 1 Error 3F1 Indicates a potential problem with the hard drive. Run the hard drive test.
See https://support.hp.com/emea_africa-en/document/c01443371 for 
more information.
Boot Device 
Manager
Hard Disk 2 Error 3F2 Indicates a potential problem with the hard drive. Run the hard drive test.
See https://support.hp.com/emea_africa-en/document/c01443371 for 
more information.
Boot Device 
Manager
Hard Disk 1 SMART 301 Indicates a potential problem with the hard drive. Run the hard drive test.
See https://support.hp.com/emea_africa-en/document/c01443371 for 
more information.
Boot Device 
Manager
Hard Disk 2 SMART 302 Indicates a potential problem with the hard drive. Run the hard drive test.
See https://support.hp.com/emea_africa-en/document/c01443371 for 
more information.
BIOS Recovery BIOS Recovery 
Occurred
500 This message indicates that BIOS recovery was completed successfully. No 
further action is required.
BIOS Application BIOS Application Error 501 The BIOS installation may have become corrupted. Download the latest 
version of the BIOS and install it. See 4. Update BIOS and drivers 
on page 85 for more information.
If reinstalling the BIOS fails, contact support for further assistance.
CMOS Recovery CMOS Recovery 
Occurred
502 This message indicates that CMOS recovery was completed successfully. 
No further action is required.
Battery Check Primary Battery 
Replace
601 This indicates that the primary battery has very low capacity.
Search http://www.hp.com/support for details on using the HP Support 
Assistant to verify the battery capacity and, if necessary, order a 
replacement.
Battery Check Secondary Battery 
Replace
602 This indicates that the secondary battery has very low capacity.
Search http://www.hp.com/support for details on using the HP Support 
Assistant to verify the battery capacity and, if necessary, order a 
replacement.
Wireless Module Not installed or 
responding
701 Reseat the wireless LAN adapter module, if your notebook supports it.
Because seating or reseating a wireless LAN adapter is unique to each 
computer model. For more information, see the chapter titled “Removal 
and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts.”
Fan Fan not operating 
correctly
90B The system fan may be malfunctioning.
For information on troubleshooting heat-related issues, see 
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01007591.
A hard reset can sometimes restore the system fan to working order. See 
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01684768 for details.
If the system fan continues to malfunction, contact support.
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