Computer not starting, help wanted.

Slimppu · **Posted:** January 26th, 2008, 2:25 pm

So i upgraded my RAM a while ago. After i had done that, i opened the computer. It just beeps three times and keeps on running, but nothing is appearing on the screen. (Yes the screen is on.) I removed the exterior RAM cards and checked if all cords are okay, but still it does that. Halp pls? D:

Adbot · **Posted:** January 26th, 2008, 2:25 pm

Cowboyofdeath · **Posted:** January 26th, 2008, 2:43 pm

I've had this happen before and the problem was that the GPU overheated. At that time I was a computer noob and thought it was caused by playing too much RuneScape. XD

Check your graphics card for any melted soldering.

Mushroom Queen · **Posted:** January 26th, 2008, 6:13 pm

Slimppu wrote:

So i upgraded my RAM a while ago. After i had done that, i opened the computer. It just beeps four times and keeps on running, but nothing is appearing on the screen. (Yes the screen is on.) I removed the exterior RAM cards and checked if all cords are okay, but still it does that. Halp pls? D:

You need to look up the light/beep codes for your computer's model. You can use Google to find that. After you find out why it's beeping, you'll be able to have a better idea of why your computer won't start.

Mikhail · **Posted:** January 26th, 2008, 10:01 pm

Proabably mismatched ram, or if its a Compaq 4 Beeps are usually Motherboard failure.

Slimppu · **Posted:** January 27th, 2008, 2:57 am

Mushroom Queen wrote:

Slimppu wrote:

So i upgraded my RAM a while ago. After i had done that, i opened the computer. It just beeps four times and keeps on running, but nothing is appearing on the screen. (Yes the screen is on.) I removed the exterior RAM cards and checked if all cords are okay, but still it does that. Halp pls? D:

You need to look up the light/beep codes for your computer's model. You can use Google to find that. After you find out why it's beeping, you'll be able to have a better idea of why your computer won't start.

Too bad my computer is built.

However i noticed it was three beeps. I edited it now.

EDIT: According to http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000996.htm it seems to be a RAM problem. I'll try to do what it says.

Mushroom Queen · **Posted:** January 28th, 2008, 2:04 am

Slimppu wrote:

Mushroom Queen wrote:

Slimppu wrote:

So i upgraded my RAM a while ago. After i had done that, i opened the computer. It just beeps four times and keeps on running, but nothing is appearing on the screen. (Yes the screen is on.) I removed the exterior RAM cards and checked if all cords are okay, but still it does that. Halp pls? D:

You need to look up the light/beep codes for your computer's model. You can use Google to find that. After you find out why it's beeping, you'll be able to have a better idea of why your computer won't start.

Too bad my computer is built.

However i noticed it was three beeps. I edited it now.

EDIT: According to http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000996.htm it seems to be a RAM problem. I'll try to do what it says.

In which case you'd look up the beep/light codes for your motherboard.

Adbot · **Posted:** January 28th, 2008, 2:04 am

jrdgames · **Posted:** January 28th, 2008, 2:40 pm

I can almost guarantee you its a memory problem, Try removing your RAM and then blowing on the RAM socket (Or you could use compressed air) to clean it from dust and then do the same with the RAM stick once done put your RAM stick back in firmly and make sure that it is fully seated in the socket. Power up the computer and see what happens.