my HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC, Beeps at the startup screen.

[wyattHart]

ok when i turn on my hp it starts beeping i recently formatted it and set the computer did its own thing with the bios how do i tell whats wrong with it beeping sound makes me worry even though it is such an old laptop it is perfect for highschool papers any suggestions besides throwing the thing away

[Rainbow23]

Hi @wyattHart,

Welcome to HP Forums, this is a great place to get support, find answers and tips.

Thank you for posting your query, I'll be more than glad to help you.

I understand that you are facing issues with your  HP Pavilion dv7 notebook PC wherein it starts beeping at the startup screen.

The most common problems that cause LED and beep codes are the memory and heat-related failures caused by a build-up of dust in critical cooling areas.

Let's go through a few steps that may help to fix this issue.

And here are a few steps for you in the link: Computer Does Not Start and Emits a LED or Beep Code

Let me know how this works.

You have a good day ahead.