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September 22nd, 2008 08:00
Vostro 1000 BIOS POST beep error code
Hello,
I have a vostro 1000, and it is not turning on.
when I try to switch it on, there is no display on the screen, the BIOS POST gives 4 beeps and 3 beeps (4 - 3).
I am not getting what these beeps mean in any of the user manuals.
I even tried to attach an external monitor, but no help.
I removed the RAM, cleaned it and put it back, even this didnt help.
If someone can tell me what is this problem, it will be great!
Thanks in advance.
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Darshak
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September 29th, 2008 09:00
The pathetic Dell Customer support center told me that the motherboard was gone and I had to replace it.
And the REAL problem was , the RAM slot was faulty, I just removed my RAM, put it in the other slot and it started working!!!
They had quoted me a Rs. 7000 (~ $ 160) for replacing the mother board.
Dell is a BIG cheater company, please dont every buy anything from them.
I know the developers who put this 7 beep error message know what the problem is, but they just want to make money.
ejn63
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October 3rd, 2008 12:00
However, if you ever need that other RAM socket, you will have to replace the mainboard - so Dell is correct.
You patched around the problem, rather than fixing it.
Darshak
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October 4th, 2008 03:00
Oh yeah...! u big advocate of Dell.
I dont care about adding a new piece of RAM, all I care is that my current Laptop works...
Anyways, who is going to buy anything from Dell next time!
equilazer
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June 8th, 2015 10:00
Dell makes good products most of the time, reasonably priced and I can only recommend this brand.