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OK, I’ve had this laptop (HP pavilion dv2000) for a while now, and I have no idea what happened. Recently, when I turn it on, all the lights turn on—but after around 5 seconds, it beeps loudly four times. Also, the screen is completely black—nothing pops up. The black screen goes on forever. If anybody has had this problem or knows how to fix it, I would be extremely grateful for your help with this problem. I have no idea what to do. Thanks.
Geo, since I am not sure what BIOS you have, I am going out on a limb here and assuming that you have an AMI BIOS—since all you get are 4 beeps and no other error (Beep) codes. A series of four short beeps indicates memory failure in the first 64 KB of operational memory or that Timer 1 on the motherboard is not functioning. One long beep followed by three short beeps indicates memory problems. So right now, I would start there. Take out the RAM , then insert it again. If still has the beep error, change the RAM or pull one memory stick and then start up. Then install the memory stick and pull the other one. This should reset your memory and it should (could) work. Also remember that the DV series has some serious overheating issues. I am not sure if this is part of what is going on with yours. Just keep it in mind. This link explains it a bit and can help you out if it is an overheating issue. Let us know what works so we can continue to help you out. Good Luck.
The “black screen of death” is usually very easy to repair on a laptop. First turn your computer off by pressing and holding down the start button. Next unplug the computer and then remove the battery. Press and hold down the start button for about 60 seconds. Release the button and plug in the computer. Press the start button and the display should return. If this does not work, try it again up to four times. No results usually indicates a bad mother board. Hope this helps.
Hi, Turn over your laptop and loose the screws where it shows RAM sign open the lid deattach the RAM and switch the laptop on shut it down and attach the RAM into the holder close the lid and lock the screws. Turn it on if it does not then take it to a local repair shop for actual issue identification. Good Luck.
This is usual problem in Hps machines when they start gettin old. Four beeps thats the motherboard problem, to narrow it down its the vga or rather graphic card. If you have proper tools you can do this on your own . otherwise take it to a good IT tech they will open the laptop resolder it properly and it will be fixed. I had similar problem and i fixed it with my friend in same way.its working fine. Bonfantry M
black screen shows ram error…. try removing that ram, change with other compatible 1. if it does the same thing, then remove battery and charger, press hold power option for some time, after that, insert power source, it will turn on. failure to turn on calls for technical experience on power supply on motherboard
Hi @ Ken Vincent Ochia, Try starting the laptop in safe mode - start at Step.2 and then go to Troubleshooting > Advanced > Startup Repair and follow the prompts and check if this resolves the problem. Do NOT select Reset this PC because if you choose the wrong option after this you could erase all your data as Windows will be reinstalled
It may not be the RAM that is fried, just the RAM slot. If you have 2x RAM boards installed. Mark 1 so you can distinguish them apart. Always turn of the computer to remove any/all RAM
Place RAM 1 in slot 1 and turn on - if the beeping continues, de-power then try the same RAM in slot 2 - if the beeping continues, either both slots or that RAM is fried.
Power off, remove RAM 1 and place RAM 2 in slot 1 - if beeping continues, try repeat procedure with RAM 2 in slot 2. In my case using this method I was able to determine the slot 1 was fried, but both RAM boards were fine.
Maybe your keyboard is short if power buttons are on keyboard check with new keyboard or remove keyboard and turn on laptop
Open your computer and remove the front panel connectors and put them back in. It would do the job!
