The power bar that is attached to my computer keeps beeping, but not all the time, only during some periods of the day. What could be causing it?
2007-03-20 08:58:23 · 3 answers · asked by Peter L 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Well, most likely it is more than just a power bar. It is probably an AVR/UPS.
Basically it is a battery back up with a voltage regulator built into it. When it beeps, it is trying to tell you something. Whether it be that the battery is going bad, the voltage is sagging or the power is out.
I am assuming that the power is not going out, as I am sure you would have mentioned that in the question. Then I have to guess that it is either on the road to failure, or you are having severe voltage drops or spikes in your electrical wiring.
I would go to the manufacturers website to see if they have a listing of beep codes that will tell you what the issue is.
If it is voltage drops or spikes, you are going to want to have an electrician look at the wiring. That type of issue can wreak havok on any electronic device in the building.
2007-03-20 09:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power spikes are the usual cause of a line filter beeping. The filter is alerting you to spikes or drops in power. This can be an indication of power that might damage other electronics in the house on that line. If your TV is not on a power strip or filter, I would suggest protecting it before you have a black screen. If power is usually bad in your location, consider having the line checked for defects (that could be a hazard) or using a power backup that runs the power through a battery. These are much safer for electronics.
2007-03-20 09:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by AlexAtlanta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? Don't you realize your battery is getting low.
2007-03-20 09:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋