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Dell XPS L502x 5 Beeps - Real Time Clock Failure
Hello.
I had a problem with my Note, first the Harddrive was broken and i exchanged the harddrive. Now during new start up, it was not possible to restart it. So i made an BIOS reset. Now it is still not possible to restart and i get 5 beeps - what due to manual means "Real Time Clock Failure".
What is it?? And how to solve??
Thanks in advance
DELL-Senthil S
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July 23rd, 2013 00:00
Hi Nightyboy,
The 5 beep code indicates CMOS battery failure; Try releasing the static power and check if the system is working. Follow the steps below.
Switch off the system; remove the battery, ac adapter and the power cable. Press and hold down the power button for thirty seconds to drain any excess static power. In case the problem persists you may have to replace the CMOS battery, you can refer to the user manual using the link below to replace the CMOS battery.
http://dell.to/1bB9On6
In this link please punch in the system service tag or express service code and click on submit. This will help you access the manual page.
Nightyboy
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July 23rd, 2013 12:00
Okay, did it. Now i do not have the beep tone anymore. But when i start now i see only a black screen with the white blinking cursor symbol in the left upper corner. BIOS is not even started.
What can i do now??
Nightyboy
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July 23rd, 2013 12:00
Okay...now is very interesting. I switched the laptop of, then switched it on again and was directly switching off. Then tried again, screen started with dell symbol and then switched off again.
DELL-Senthil S
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July 25th, 2013 02:00
Hi Nightyboy,
Thanks for the update, please try with a known good adapter and check if the system works? In case the issue persists this may be an issue with the motherboard.
Depending on the warranty status we can help you further, please use the link below to check the warranty status.
http://dell.to/YeuzUO
Please punch in the system service tag or express service code. In case your system warranty has expired please contact the Out of Warranty department 1-800-288-4410 (U.S.Customer only). In case your system is under warranty please send me the system service tag or express service code through a private chat, so that I can help you further.
Click on my username select start conversation and send me the details.
shravan_swarup
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July 16th, 2016 08:00
Hi,
I have a similar problem.
My system is a Dell Vostro. It restarts when it is on for a while and once it restarts the date and time is reset. I initially thought it was a fan problem and we opened and cleaned the fan and since the time and date is getting reset we replaced the cmos battery.
However the problem still persists. The symptoms are as under
1. System does not start when not plugged into power
2. When i plug it into power it starts automatically
3. There is a 5 beep sound (indicating a cmos failure) at the time of booting
4. System date and time is re-seted (again cmos failure)
5. it restarts if it remains on for a while.
Something is causing the cmos to fail again and also the power on function. could it be the power button problem?
Thanks and Regards,
Shravan
ejn63
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July 16th, 2016 13:00
No -- if you've already changed the battery, and still hear the 5 beep sequence, the clock chip itself has gone bad. The mainboard will need to be replaced.
Suraj Tatyabhau
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July 23rd, 2017 10:00
Hi,
I am also facing same problem. Now tell me what you do further. Please reply me as soon as you can. It will help me a lot.
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks
Suraj Khairnar