BIOHD-7 error code

After reading some of the forums on this error code, I think I'll have to buy a new hard drive. I was hoping that if I got the HP recovery kit I was able to fix mine. I also got a 0xef0003 error code. I tried to use the built in recovey but no luck. now all I have is a black screen that says no bootable disk. so I is a 2 part question.

1. If I buy a new hard drive will it take the recovery kit HP offers? I have no disk backup.

2 and I can up grade hard drive? say a 1 to maybe 2 with to make any other update to the computer?

OS - Windows 7

Model-300-1120

Product - AY581AA-ABA

BLD ID-A1NAV6PRA3

Thank you for your help...

Btheone, welcome to the forum.

You are right that the hard drive has failed.  The maximum hard disk supported by Windows 7 is 2 GB.  Yes, you have the recovery disks provided by HP.

Here's a guide for you help restore the system after replacing the hard drive.  Read it carefully before buying the new hard drive.

Please, click on "Thumbs Up +" if I helped you and click "Accept as Solution" If your problem is resolved.

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