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Computer Not Booting
Name: deanmari Date: July 22, 2005 at 14:46:59 Pacific OS: Windows XP Pro CPU/Ram: 128
Comment:
I added another 64 SDRAM to the computer and when I turned the computer on I got a black screen after a few beeps. Everything else seems to be working...fans, drives, etc. I removed the additional ram leaving the original and restarted the computer but got the same beeps and black screen. Any answers out there for me?
Name: rmackie Date: July 22, 2005 at 14:48:46 Pacific
Reply:
A few beeps followed by a blank screen is an indication of improperly seated ram if all other components are functioning correctly. Try taking out the ram and reseating..following anti-static guidlines. (ground yourself by holding onto the Pc case while touching components.) Hope this helps.
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Response Number 2
Name: deanmari Date: July 22, 2005 at 14:54:02 Pacific
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I reseated the ram and it snaps into place nicely. I made sure it was grounded as well. I turned the computer back on and got one long beep followed by 3 short beeps and the blank screen again?
Name: Dirty_Sanchez Date: July 22, 2005 at 15:57:53 Pacific
Reply:
it is possible that the ram you installed is bad. put only the original back in and make sure it is in dimm 1 and add them back in one at a time. hopefully you didnt damage the initial ram with static
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Response Number 5
Name: masterwoo Date: August 20, 2005 at 11:49:49 Pacific
Reply:
i had the same prob ur ps is blown u need a new one
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