What is HP Order Dropped to Factory Status? HP order status

When ordering a computer -- such as a desktop, laptop or server -- from Hewlett Packard (HP), there are a number of status messages which will appear in the online screen. HP's Order dropped to factory message means that the order has been approved by sales and has been sent to the factory's queue for production. This message means that it is currently queued for production, but that production on the laptop has not yet begun.