BEEP CODES No Beeps One Beep Two Beeps One long beep, one short beep One long,

two short beep One long beep, three short beep Three long beeps Repeated long beeps Continuous Hi-Lo beeps Continues beeps Repeating beep

Description of Problem Short, No power, Bad CPU/ MB, Loose Peripherals Everything is normal and computer posted fine Post/ CMOS error- code show on screen Motherboard problem Defective display adapter, Video Problem Defective display adapter, Video Problem Keyboard error (3270 card) Memory error CPU Overheating Defective Power Supply, system board, MB or keyboard Defective Power supply, system board or MB

How To Diagnose Power Supply Problems

Symptom
The PC freezes before the operating system starts loading The PC randomly shuts itself off
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the power supply does not supply the proper, stable voltages to the various components it may prevent the PC from starting. The voltages can be tested with a multimeter.
The

power supply could be overheating, check that the fan is working. The power supply could be failing. See also your BIOS and Control Panel power settings.

How To Diagnose Power Supply Problems

Symptom Nothing happens when I turn on the PC
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that it is securely plugged into the outlet and into the back of the PC. Check that the outlet has power. Check for a second power switch near the power supply. The main power switch has failed and needs to be replaced. The power supply has failed and needs to be replaced.

How To Diagnose Power Supply Problems

Symptom
The PC freezes before the operating system starts loading The PC randomly shuts itself off
If

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the power supply does not supply the proper, stable voltages to the various components it may prevent the PC from starting. The voltages can be tested with a multimeter.
The

power supply could be overheating, check that the fan is working. The power supply could be failing. See also your BIOS and Control Panel power settings.

How To Dia gnose CPU Problems

Symptom
We had a power failure and now my PC doesn't work or doesn't work properly

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The Operating System may have been corrupted. The power supply may have been damaged. The motherboard may have been damaged. The memory modules may have been damaged. The CPU may have been damaged. The power supply may have failed and needs to be replaced. The power supply may not be properly connected to the motherboard. The memory modules are not properly installed or have failed. The motherboard may have failed. The CPU is not properly installed or has failed.

Nothing happens when I turn on the PC but I do hear the fan running.

How To Dia gnose CPU Problem s

Symptom
The PC freezes randomly
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things can cause random freeze ups, software is the most common cause. The CPU is the least likely of all things to cause freeze ups.

The PC randomly shuts itself off

The

power supply could be overheating, check that the fan is working. The power supply could be failing. See also your BIOS and Control Panel power settings. The CPU may be overheating, check the CPU fan.

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Use the general diagnosis table below as a guide to finding the problem component. We have separate diagnostic pages for each component of the PC.

Symptom
When I turn it on... It makes no sound and there are no lights When I turn it on... It just beeps
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the Power Supply the Motherboard Check the CPU
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our Beep Codes List the Keyboard Check the Video Card Check the Memory Check the Motherboard
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How To Dia gnose PC Ha rdwa Problem re s

Symptom
When I turn it on... It sounds normal but the screen is blank When I turn it on... It starts up but never loads the operating system When I turn it on... It freezes BEFORE the operating system starts loading

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Make sure the monitor has power Check the connection to the video card Check the Video Card Check the Hard Disk Check the Memory Check the Motherboard Check the CPU

Check the Keyboard Check the Video Card Check the Memory Check the Power Supply Check the Motherboard

Check the CPU

How To Dia gnose PC Hardwa Problem re s

Symptom
When I turn it on... It freezes WHILE the operating system is loading
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is probably a software problem not covered in this hardware guide. If you are using Windows, try booting into safe mode by holding down the "F8" key or in some cases the "CONTROL" key.
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While it is on... It makes a screeching or other loud noise

the Power Supply, CPU, Case or other Internal Fans Check the CD-ROM Check the Hard Disk Check the Floppy Drive

How To Dia gnose PC Hardwa Problem re s

Symptom
While it is on... It shuts itself off
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the power features in the BIOS Check the power features in the Windows Control Panel Check the Power Supply Check that all fans are working Check for the accumulation of dust