Dell Inspiron 530 gone down - please help!

fleabag · 06-12-2010 01:28PM #1

Hi,

I've a Dell Inspiron 530, approx 2.5 years old, which went down at the weekend. When I switch it on it goes beep, beep, beep beep and nothing happens - no input to the screen which just switches over to power saver mode.

Could anyone recommend a decent repair shop or individual that could look at this for me? I'm an art student and need this computer really badly - needless to say none of the stuff on the hard drive was backed up. :eek:

I'm based near Bruff in Co. Limerick but anywhere in Limerick city or county would be great. I don't want to take it to the first place I come across because I'm afraid of being ripped off and made to buy something new or paying over the odds for a repair.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Rabidlamb · 06-12-2010 02:25PM

Ah yes, the old Post beeps.
If you find the manual the sequence of beeps are meant to identify the problem.
You just need to check that everything is seated right inside the PC.
Normally is a Ram module that's come loose & just needs clicking back in.
While it's open check every power & ribbon connection.

If it persists then take all but one of your ram stick out & see if you can identify a faulty stick or motherboard connection.
Also unplug all external USB's (printer/mouse etc.)

You should be able to isolate the offending component.

fleabag · 07-12-2010 10:33AM

Rabidlamb, you're a star! Relieved it's nothing horrid - yet. Will try as you suggest - thankyou!

Snowbat · 07-12-2010 11:11PM

4 beeps on an Inspiron 530 indicates a RAM issue. Try reseating the RAM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLxNPBQBfT8

If reseating the RAM doesn't help, shuffle the sticks around and see if you can identify a dodgy one: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/267330-30-inspiron-530s-desktop-beeps

Dell Inspiron 530 gone down - please help!

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