HP Pavilion g6 Caps Lock Blinking 3 Times

Hello,
I have a HP Pavilion g6 running Windows 7. Recently, the screen went blank with the caps lock flashing 3 times. Discovering this is a memory module issue, I reseated the memory modules, which solved the problem. A few hours later, the problem recurred. Every time I've reseated the modules, the computer boots up and runs fine, but I can never make it through a full Windows memory diagnostic without the problem recurring. I've tried many different combos, including swapping the modules and removing one or the other, etc. I can surf the web and the computers seems to be stable, but when I perform any taxing tasks (i.e.- running a diagnostic, checking Windows Experience, etc.) the problem recurs. Will replacing the modules with new ones solve the issue?

Hello again ladylady.
In all honesty this has me stumped.  You've replaced both the motherboard AND the memory.  However, the issue persists.  The only major component of the machine which hasn't been replaced is the CPU and I don't see how that could cause the notebook to throw an error related to the RAM.  It could also be a false positive but there is no real way to determine that.  Another possible cause I could see would be an issue with the BIOS.  However, if you can't boot the notebook you're not going to be able to flash the BIOS either.  
The only thing you could do at this point is let a technician take a look at the computer in person.  Many times local shops will give you a diagnosis while in the store.  I suggest taking it to a shop such as this and letting them give you a second opinion.  You could also contact HP Support (especially if this notebook is in warranty) at 1-800-474-6836 if you're in the US/Canada.  If you're in another part of the world you'd need to visit HP Support Worldwide to get your region's contact information.
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