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April 28th, 2009 20:00
1-4-1 Beep Code (Video Card not working?)
Hello,
I'm getting a 1-4-1 beep code when my laptop starts up. The video stopped working today for some reason and I wonder if the 1-4-1 corresponds with this. If I hook an external monitor up to the laptop, the display has all kinds of artifacts, similar to an old malfunctioning NES game.
Can anyone point me to a support page that describes what the 1-4-1 code means?
Thanks!
Mike G.
ejn63
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April 29th, 2009 05:00
Beep codes are usually either RAM or video failures - what pattern of flashing lights is showing on the power/caps lock/etc. button?
Chojun
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April 29th, 2009 08:00
Thanks for the quick reply!
I can't do the test right now because it would annoy my co-workers, but when I powered on my laptop with the key pressed, I noticed that the LEDs were flashing in the following pattern: Num Lock Solid On, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock flashing.
Let me know if I can give you any other information that is helpful.
ejn63
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April 29th, 2009 13:00
That's a memory problem - reseat (remove and reinstall) the memory module(s).