First long beep, now it will not power on Closed

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Good morning!

I woke up this morning, pushed the power button and walked away only to come back to my computer beeping (long beeps).  Then I pushed the power button again to stop the beeping.  No power light, just dead.  I tried the power source on my other Dell and it worked on the other laptop, so that is ruled out.  I took the battery and unplugged the charger, held down the power button for about a minute, no luck.  I really need to get this working for my job.  I work as a captioner for the hard of hearing.  

Thanks in advance for your help!.

Zohaib R · Answer

Hi hispromise1,

Dell computers are equipped with Beep-Codes to identify the failures. For example two beeps will indicate memory failure for some specific models. In order to assist you I would need the exact System Model Number of your Dell Laptop and the Beep-Code pattern such as two beeps, three beeps, etc.

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hispromise1 · Answer

The model is Inspiron N5110 (is that what you wanted?).  And I do apologize, but I had just woken up, and I can't really remember the number of beeps, although I am leaning toward 2 beeps.

Thanks!

Zohaib R · Answer

Hi hispromise1,

Please find below the "Beep Code Overview" for Inspiron N5110:

Beeps:	1
Description:	BIOS ROM checksum in progress or failure
Possible Cause:	System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM errors.
	
Beeps:	2
Description:	No Memory (RAM) detected
Possible Cause:	Memory or Memory slot failure
	
Beeps:	3
Description:	System board failure
Possible Cause:	System board failure
	
Beeps:	4
Description:	Memory read / write failure
Possible Cause:	Memory failure
	
Beeps:	5
Description:	Real Time Clock (RTC) power fail
Possible Cause:	CMOS battery failure
	
Beeps:	6
Description:	Video BIOS test failure
Possible Cause:	Video subsystem failure
	
Beeps:	7
Description:	CPU Cache test failure
Possible Cause:	Processor failure
	
Beeps:	8
Description:	LCD
Possible Cause:	LCD failure

As you mentioned you hear 2 beeps, I recommend re-seating the memory modules. Take a technician's help (or by yourself) to re-seat the memory modules. You can find instructions on how to re-seat the memory modules from the Service Manual. Click here to view/download the Service Manual. Please go through "Before you Begin" section of the manual before opening the chassis.

Hope this helps.

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