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Dell 15 inspiron 3000 beeping
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Please assist with my laptop issues. During normal usage or when the laptop is on I heard 2 beeps. After about 2 minutes I heard 3 beeps. Then after about 7 minutes I heard almost non stop beeping (sounded like it was now in 4 beeps or sets of four beeps) continously for about 30 seconds in a row. The laptop then shuts off saying critical process died. It's a type of blue screen.
Please let me know if I should get a new laptop or fix it?
What am I supposed to fix and can I fix it myself?
Diagnostics says only a battery is reaching its lifespan or needs changing. Does a dead laptop battery create the beeping? If I change the laptop battery does it mean the beeps will go away?
ejn63
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February 28th, 2021 07:00
It would help greatly to know which system model you have - there are dozens of Inspiron 15 3000 series models. Is it a 3335, 3521, etc? Check the powerup screen (F2 at powerup) or the label on the system.
Two or four beeps means a memory error -- first thing to do is power off, unplug, remove the base cover and disconnect the system board from the battery. Hold the power button 30 sec, and remove and reinstall the memory module(s).
If that doesn't fix the issue -- and/or the 3-beep code recurs, the mainboard is bad and will need to be replaced.
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February 28th, 2021 08:00
What do you mean label on the screen on f2?
Mason
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February 28th, 2021 08:00
I am on system information from f2 on startup.
What am I supposed to look for?
ejn63
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February 28th, 2021 08:00
Proceed as above; the answer to you other question is no -- issues with the battery will not produce any of the beep codes you've described.
Mason
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February 28th, 2021 08:00
What is the base cover? Do I need to open the laptop?
Mason
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February 28th, 2021 08:00
The model is 3558.
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February 28th, 2021 08:00
Yes, you will. See the service manual:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/inspiron-15-3558-laptop/docs
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February 28th, 2021 12:00
No. The beep codes are hardware in origin:
1 or 3: Bad system board.
2 or 4: Memory error
5: weak CMOS battery or bad real-time clock
6: bad GPU
7: bad CPU or mainboard.
Mason
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February 28th, 2021 12:00
I followed as you said and will monitor the laptop....
So it's not possible that there would be a software effect on the beeping? For example not having the proper updates for windows ?
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March 1st, 2021 08:00
Thanks. Would you say it's neglect from side?
How do I prevent it in the future?
My laptop now gives 1 beep and then 3 beeps a little later. So you said my motherboard is gone? Is there anything else I can try?