In some rare cases, this error can be a "false positive" or caused by outdated software: A SMART hard disk error 313 displayed during POST

Incorrect BIOS settings can prevent the NVMe drive from being detected.

Once the drive passes diagnostics:

Sometimes, static electricity or a temporary controller hang-up prevents the motherboard from detecting the drive. A hard reset drains residual power and forces a clean hardware check. Turn off the HP computer completely.

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: For SSDs, this often relates to the wear level of the NAND flash memory, which has a finite number of read/write cycles.

Change the setting from Enabled or Aggressive to or Performance . Save the changes and exit. Data Recovery and Replacement Options

If you are seeing this error during startup or diagnostic tests, follow these steps to identify if the issue is a simple configuration error or a dead drive:

Restart your computer and immediately tap to enter the BIOS Setup. Navigate to System Configuration > Boot Options .

Boot into the firmware update menu (usually via the or F10 menu at startup) and follow the prompts to flash the BIOS. Data Recovery and Replacement Options

Disconnect the AC power adapter and all external peripherals. If the laptop has a removable battery, remove it. Press and .

The diagnostic tool generates the -313- error, signaling a total communication breakdown between the storage controller and the drive itself. Primary Causes of the Error

The internal microcode of the SSD has become corrupted, locking the drive in a read-only or unresponsive state. 3. Diagnostic Workflow

By following the diagnostic and repair steps outlined above—prioritizing data recovery first and firmware fixes second—you can either restore your existing HP NVMe SSD or replace it with confidence, avoiding the dreaded "boot device not found" screen permanently.

Several hardware and software issues can trigger this communication failure between your HP motherboard and the NVMe drive:

Symptoms and impact