8 beep while startup in Dell Inspiron n5010

Hi vigneshk,

8 beeps generally indicate LCD failure. I would suggest you to disconnect the LCD cable from the motherboard and you should not be getting the beeps anymore. The system will not be able to detect LCD if the cable is removed and this might take care of the beeps. For Owner’s manual, please refer to the link: http://bit.ly/REGhS6. 

You may check the system service tag by following the steps below:

• Power on the system and tap 3-4 times at the ‘Dell’ logo
• Check for ‘Service Tag’ listed under ‘Main’
• Press to ‘Save Changes and Exit’ and press ‘Enter’ again

Hope this helps. Please feel free to reply for any further assistance.

should i replace the lcd panel of my laptop  with a new one after disconnecting the LCD cable. or should i disconnect the LCD cable and connect my laptop to an external monitor..?? currently i dont get any display when i switch on my laptop..

Hi vigneshk,

I would suggest you to reseat the LCD first. Disconnect it and then connect it back again. If that doesn’t work then LCD is needed to be replaced.

If the system is covered under warranty, you may provide me the Service Tag and the name as it appears on the account via private message (click my username and then click Start a Private Message) so I may access your records and we will take it further from there.

Hope this helps. Feel free to reply for any further assistance. 

Alright!

So here was my problem:

1. On powering on, it gave an 8 beep response endlessly.Sometimes fading
2. On connecting to an external monitor, it used to give a display but lately that failed too
3. I noticed that this problem occurred mostly when I used to turn off all lights and AC adapter before going to sleep and then after 9gaging for 15 mins I shut the lap.The next morning was met with 8 beeps usually. (This may be a superstition)

Ive searched enough forums and tried everything!

1. Tried BIST test
2. Reseated CMOS battery
3. Removed flea charge by holding down power button
4. Checked LCD cable
5. all others mentioned in various forums

But today I put myself to shame by finally giving it to the repair shop.He used his multimeter and immediately told me this part (circled in red) had to be replaced.He called it Display IC. In Indian rupees, it cost me 1200 rupees (20 dollars). And voila! It's done!

I do not guarantee if this will work forever but I will keep you guys posted if anything goes wrong. I made this dell account specifically to help people like me. :emotion-43:

I'll keep you posted!