my HP DV7 Pavillion laptop makes a clicking sound when I start it up, what's wrong with it?

[plrbear1028]

I believe it might be a hard drive, but it didn't look like the hard drive was messed up?

 

[clutchc]

It could be the cooling fan hitting something until it gets spinning and the airflow moves it slightly away.

 

[plrbear1028]

It could be the cooling fan hitting something until it gets spinning and the airflow moves it slightly away.

what if someone threw my laptop at the wall and it made clicking noises after? is that still the fan? how can I fix it

 

[clutchc]

After that, you should just be thankful it is still functioning. Open it up and see if you can find the noise. Yes, it could still be the fan.

 

[plrbear1028]

After that, you should just be thankful it is still functioning. Open it up and see if you can find the noise. Yes, it could still be the fan.

I know I know.. so what do you suggest I should do?

 

[clutchc]

After that, you should just be thankful it is still functioning. Open it up and see if you can find the noise. Yes, it could still be the fan.

I know I know.. so what do you suggest I should do?

I just did.