Seven capslock blinking

[ascal2547]

seven beeps on my capslock,  power light doesnt go off, tried hard reset,removed my ram, cmos battery but no change......anyone with a different approach

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @ascal2547,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

I know this situation feels frustrating. When your HP PC just sits there, caps lock beeping seven times, power light stubbornly glowing, and nothing responding, it can feel like the machine is silently crying for help. That repeating beep‑beep‑beep can feel like a heartbeat that’s out of rhythm.

You’ve already taken brave steps: hard reset, RAM removal, CMOS removal… and still no change. That tells me something deeper may be happening, but you’re definitely not out of options yet.

Let’s breathe and go step by step. I’m here with you.

What 7 Beeps Usually Mean on HP PCs

According to HP‑related documentation, 7 beeps typically indicate a CPU or system board failure.
This lines up with independent HP‑beep‑code references:
• 5 or 7 beeps → CPU failure 
• HP community posts confirm similar behavior with blinking LEDs/beep faults related to motherboard/BIOS failures.

But before we conclude the worst, there are still a few things you can try that often revive an “apparently dead” HP system.

Accurate Troubleshooting Steps to Try

1. Perform a true HP Power Reset (very important)

Even if you did a reset earlier, let’s do the full HP‑recommended deep reset:

1. Disconnect the AC adapter.
2. Remove battery (if removable).
3. Remove ALL devices: USB, HDMI, SD card, Ethernet, everything.
4. Press and hold the power button for 15–20 seconds nonstop.
5. Reconnect just the AC adapter (not the battery yet).
6. Try booting.

This step is strongly recommended by HP documentation for black‑screen + blinking‑LED issues.

2. Try a Single‑RAM Stick Boot

Even if you already removed RAM, do this exact sequence:

1. Remove all RAM sticks.
2. Clean the contacts gently.
3. Insert only ONE stick in slot 1 → try to boot.
4. If no change: move the same stick to slot 2 → try to boot.
5. Repeat with the other stick.

HP’s own guidance shows RAM seating or slot failure can result in blinking caps lock codes.

3. Attempt an HP BIOS Recovery (critical step)

If the BIOS is corrupted, the PC will stay stuck with blink/beep codes.

Follow HP’s official BIOS recovery steps:

1. Hold Windows + B, then press and hold the power button.
2. Continue holding Windows + B for at least 8–10 seconds.
3. Wait for BIOS recovery tones or screen.

If the BIOS is still alive at all, this may bring it back.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @ascal2547,
 

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

Did we resolve the issue? If yes, please consider marking this post as "Accepted Solution" and click "Yes" to give us a helpful vote - your feedback keeps us going!

Regards,

VikramTheGreat