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September 28th, 2013 08:00

Dell Inspiron N5010 8 beeps after start-up

Hello,

yesterday, while playing a video game, the game client suddenly froze, although I could still move my mouse. After about 10 my screen turned off and computer started making 8 beeps in periodic intervals. I tried to look the solution up myself.

First thing I tried was cleaning the connector at RAM and pressing power button for 10 s with battery out. This did not help, so I decided to plug in my TV through HDMI, which did not help either. However, when I plugged in monitor from my desktop, notebook booted up normally without any problems. After about 3 hours (I did nothing special with it during this period of time) I plugged in my TV via HDMI, and the same problem appeared again. 

This time, after plugging in my monitor, only safe mode could be started. Starting it in normal mode would only lead straight to the blue screen. I tried to update my graphics card driver, only to get error message about failing to detect the card. Also, after starting freeware program CCleaner, which would normally display my computer preferences (processor, RAM, OS, Graphics card), graphics card information were nowhere to find.

My last resort was disassembling the notebook, and replugging the LCD cable, what did not help as well.

Is there anything else I can try, or should I go straight to the professionals to get it fixed?

Thank you in advance for your response.

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September 28th, 2013 12:00

According to this Inspiron setup guide (page 47) 8 beeps indicate a problem with laptop display.

I guess this could be the LCD screen failure or video cable failure. I would probably try replacing the LCD screen first but this is just mine opinion. 

A new replacement screen cost about $50 on eBay.

The official service manual shows that you can remove the screen after the display assembly separated from the bottom case.

But it's possible to replace the screen without removing the entire display assembly. 

Here's an example of removing and replace failed LCD screen on a Dell Inspiron N5110 laptop.

All steps should be very similar for Inspiron N5010.

Good luck!

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August 2nd, 2014 10:00

I have the similar issue. I asked few professional guys doing servicing & they suggested for replacement for screen. Please suggest
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