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SOS... I need computer HELP desperately ASAP!

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ains - 11 Nov 2010 à 19:29
Ambucias Posts 47311 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 15 February 2023 - 13 Nov 2010 à 02:59
Hello,

my computer makes a loud continuous beep when I turn it on and wont go past the first screen. The beep is similar to if you press to many key for to long. I fear that my pictures and music are lost forever :( Music is replaceable but my pics aren't. I hope there is someone out there who is able to help me!! PLEASE!!!!

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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday 8 October 2008 Status Contributor Last seen 15 June 2019 1,824
11 Nov 2010 à 21:29
A continous BEEP from the time you turn it on?? here a a few causes:

1.A continous beep from turn on indicates the video memory or system memory is bad.
Be sure the memory boards are fully seated and tight. If you have more than 1 memory card - remove one and try to boot with the other.

2. video card failure. But you say you get the "first screen" so this is unlikley.

3. Replace the keyboard. The beep will appear as soon as the OS starts and the keyboard drivers are loaded. A stuck key or keys will then fill up the keyboard buffer, maybe up to 132 characters and will start a pulsed beep, signifying the buffer overflow.

Your hard drive is probably OK and even if the computer is broken you can pull the hard drive and use an adapter to read the data on another computer.

Good Luck
ains
12 Nov 2010 à 11:01
Thank you so much I have been afraid to ask about the problem for fear of the answer. I haven't turned it on in quite a while and described the problem from memory. I'll turn it on again and perhaps give a more detailed description. Can I upload video? That would be the most accurate I was having memory issues before it failed so that sounds highly likely. Also there was a power outage I can't remember if the problem happened directly after the outage but it was not long after. Perhaps 1 or 2 days tops. And maybe it was the next time I turned it on As for the keyboard, I turned it on with the keyboard unplugged and the same thing happened. Would that rule out a KB problem? Also I think some of my usb ports stopped working before "the incident"
Thanks again for your help and any other suggestions are greatly appreciated!! : )
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Ambucias Posts 47311 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 15 February 2023 11,166
12 Nov 2010 à 17:18
Greetings,

The power surge, I am sure in the circumstances you have described as no rapport.

Xpcman, a colleague, is a specialist in the kinds of issue you are encountering.

I strongly suggest you follow his advice. If the matter is not resolved, then reply back and he will follow-up.

Good luck
ains
12 Nov 2010 à 20:06
Thank you I will follow your advice and follow the advice so kindly offered by xpcman :) Thanks guys!! I am grateful that you have taken the time to offer your help. On a totally unrelated topic do you know how I would go about unlocking my Iphone so I can switch to another company?
Ambucias Posts 47311 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 15 February 2023 11,166
13 Nov 2010 à 02:59
Please refer to the following FAQ regarding your phone's unlocking :

https://ccm.net/faq/1038-why-ccm-doesn-t-help-unlock-mobile-phones-smart-watches-or-sim-cards

Regards

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