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inspiron 1370 - 3 beeps at startup
i've opened my laptop following an accident with a glass of beer (full).
the laptop did restart after being left to dry for 2 days. but after a week, it won't start anymore. when i turn it on, the fan and the hard drive start ( i can hear them). then i hear 3 beeps, a pause, 3 more beeps, a pause etc...
what do these beeps mean? please tell me it doesn't involve changing the mother board...
thanks
ejn63
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May 26th, 2011 13:00
1-3 is a keyboard controller error. You can try a replacement keyboard but it sounds more likely it's the controller - which means yes, you will need a new mainboard (and possibly other components, depending on what else might have failed).
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May 26th, 2011 15:00
Thanks for the info. Keyboard sounds logical as I had issues putting it back on. I'll check the connections for any obvious defects and might try a replacement if not too expensive
Curtis Bricker
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October 20th, 2012 16:00
According to the DEll web page the 3 beebs = Read or write error occurred in first 64 KB of main memory.
For more info goto:
The DIMM chip set is built unto the motherboard; this error equates to a motherboard failure.
Usual repair = replace motherboard.