I was trying to install a new hard drive. I turned it on and smelled burning wire. I shut it off. I checked the whole board to see if any chips burnt out because I have a little experience. Nothing was burnt. I'm thinking either power supply or bios battery? I turn the computer on and nothing comes up on the monitor and I hear this particular series of beeps. 1 beep (pause) 3 beeps (pause) 3 beeps (pause) 1 beep. I thought it was the memory chips too but I checked those out already. It wasn't them. Is there a way to test the power supply? What do you think could be the problem? Your help is appeciated to the fullest! Thank you.
2006-10-05 01:22:46 · 15 answers · asked by Spirit-X 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Its an IBM Netvista.
2006-10-05 01:35:12 · update #1
Yeah i had this problem, it was an easy fix. I installed new RAM and it made a beeping noise. I removed the Ram and checked if it would boot up. Make sure everything is connected and that there is no dust in any sockets. You may have gone over the wattage on your power supply.
2006-10-05 01:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the beeps you hear are test codes from the computer's boot test upon starting.
Because you are not seeing anything on the screen this tells you that there is a failure with one of the main devices of the computer like the hard drive, or memory chips.
I would first check everything in the computer, memory, hard drive, processor fan, etc. and be sure that it is all securely connected. Restart and if you ge the same error I would check the processor.
Go back and check the processor or the processor fan. If you disconnected the fan and ran the computer the processor would have burned out. This could be the cause of the smell. If this is the cause I am very sorry but you need to purchase a new processor.
2006-10-05 01:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by whuggie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
different beep codes represent a different problem.. if you have the original manual of the motherboard, it might have a list of these.. generally beep errors are when you have Memory (ram) errors or VGA (video card / monitor errors)
try removing and re seating the memory and the display / VGA card.
the hard drive has two main cables the power can't be wrong because the connector will not go in incorrectly.. and the data cable also has a tab so it won't go in incorrectly
if you can explain what you did in an email to lasa_g@yahoo.com
if you can hear the beeps, that means the power supply is working..
2006-10-05 01:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by Laz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Below are 2 sites for you to check out. The first is Dell(you didn't say what your computer was), about the Beeps you are hearing. The second one is a Forum telling how to test the Power Supply. Be careful when working inside your computer. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
2006-10-05 01:41:33 · answer #4 · answered by Gidget 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Count the beeps. (If some are long and short, then figure out the pattern). Go the web site for the PCs manufacturer, look up the model, and search for "error codes" or "bios codes". Hopefully it will have the pattern listed and you will be able to see what the error is.
2006-10-05 01:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 07:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh man you are putting a new hardware while the PC is turned on!!!! I have 2 guesses what got fried 1. Your Video Card or 2. Your memory stick...
Tough luck bro but you need to replace one of em or worst both....
2006-10-05 01:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you connect it all correctly? Is the power button in the monitor yellow or green? If yellow then, check your hard drive and make sure the wires are plugged in properly (push it right in). You should contact a technician.
2006-10-05 01:27:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here are the codes: http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml
I cannot find your sequence, but the closest one seems to be:
1-3-3 You'll need to replace the motherboard.
2006-10-05 01:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the local guru can tell you...I recall seeing in an old owners manual that systems had a beep code to tell you what was fried.
2006-10-05 01:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋