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Off-Topic => Off-Topic Discussion => Topic started by: That Robot is a Spy! on February 20, 2012, 12:43:15 PM

Title: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: That Robot is a Spy! on February 20, 2012, 12:43:15 PM: Well I have to write this from my Ipod and its horrible self correct which I have to keep fixing. But whenever I boot up my computer, instead of a normal beep, it's a 3-4 second long beep, which stops for about 5-6 seconds and repeats till you switch off the computer. I looked it up and according to sources, it says it's a memory error, something to do with RAM. I didn't download anything recently so I don't think it was a virus. Is there a way I can fix this? Also, the computer says "No Input Signal, Power Saving" if you turn on the screen. I'm really annoyed with this.
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: Badnik96 on February 20, 2012, 12:59:23 PM: Try replacing the RAM chip?
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: Nate Tech on February 25, 2012, 11:26:52 AM: Quote from: Badnik96 on February 20, 2012, 12:59:23 PM
Try replacing the RAM chip?
This.

The same problem happened to me a long time ago when I had a faulty RAM chip.
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: Badnik96 on February 25, 2012, 06:31:10 PM: I just remembered I had a problem like this a while ago too. Replacing the RAM chip should fix it.
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: Reier on February 25, 2012, 07:39:26 PM: If it's a laptop he's out of luck
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: Jack Daniels on February 26, 2012, 10:56:30 AM: Quote from: Reier on February 25, 2012, 07:39:26 PM
If it's a laptop he's out of luck

RAM is removable on laptops... usually just a simple trap door on the bottom of the machine. Whatchutalkinaboutson?
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: COOLRUNNER87 on March 03, 2012, 12:22:16 AM: It could also be that your RAM isn't seated correctly. You should first try to pull apart the clips holding your RAM in place, take out the RAM, and put the stick(s) back in to your motherboard.

If the long beep continues, then it would be advised to do what the others said and replace your RAM.
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: Nate Tech on March 03, 2012, 08:48:35 AM: Yeah, it's probably just an old ram chip that got too hot or something. You don't have to replace it, bt at least take it out, it can damage your computer.
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: 123savethewhales on March 03, 2012, 07:37:40 PM: When technology stops working, just pick it up and shake it all around.
Title: Re: Computer refuses to boot up
Post by: Naryar on March 08, 2012, 06:49:53 AM: Kicking is better