laptop will not go past the “please wait” mode

My laptop will not go past the “please wait” mode. I have done the NOVO button and I cannot get past the Logo screen still. Very frustrating as my laptop is just over a year old. Hard drives should last 3+ years so WTH? I was told I need a new hard drive but will this even fix the problem? Or do I need a new laptop? Do not want to waste my money replacing the hard drive nor my time as I need it for school asap. Any advice?

A. Savage