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computer not switching on

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abhiram2020 Original post #1
Mar 29, 2006 at 6:40 PM
help me guys....
when i switch my comp,the cpu is getting switched on but it is giving a beep sound but the monitor is getting switched on.. i think it is a ram pblm.. i even cleaned the ram slots and the ram with a cloth but no use.....
nach p
nach p #2
Mar 29, 2006 at 9:22 PM
Is it a one long beep?
Try to clean the carbon layer with rubber If it doesnt work then you can try u r friends ram on ur pc or vice-versa.
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Mar 31, 2006 at 5:59 PM
when i switch on my comp... not a long beep but it comes 3 times like this.....beep beep..........beep beep...............beep beep............... i cleaned the carbon layer of my ram with rubber also... but it is not getting switched on... plz help me
::vicky::
Mar 31, 2006 at 7:25 PM
how many beeps are there if u r getting one long beep then either the ram is gone or the ram is not seated properly
nach p
nach p #5
Mar 31, 2006 at 8:10 PM
3 short beeps 64k Ram failure.So it is to be a memory error.Try to seat your ram properly ,and check in your both (generally 2 slots)slots.
Have u checked anothe working Ram in your PC or your Ram at any other PC.


Download memtest86 from *www.memtest86.com/
and check your memory.
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Apr 1, 2006 at 8:06 PM
i placed my ram inmy freindscomp... it is working... and alsoiplaced his ram...but this time nobeeepand also comp did not get switched on