Random lights, beeping, not starting

lailai · 04-11-2009, 12:43 AM

Hi,
on a toshiba laptop, about 1.5 years old, running vista sp1 preduim(sry, too scared can't spell it).

Last night, I put my computer to sleep (I wanted to come back later), and after a while it beeped! It's like 5 beeps, stop, 5 beeps. On the screen, it looked like what would happen after the toshiba screen, one "_" flashing on a blank screen.

This morning(now), the on light is on, then when I press power button it have no effort, the screen is off. When I plug in AC(or whatever its called) power, Power, On, Battery light is on. And after a while of random button presses, and other stuff it starts. Toshiba screen, then _ with beeps, then off. The lights are strange, like half on(now), before even when its off the lights are on.

Could it be the fans? Couldn't remember, but I think the fan was not on when booting. Is there any way to get this fixed without losing the data on HD?

I got a virus in like 5 months ago, and kaspersky fixed it. Never got any virus recently. Thanks for your time to read this, as my english isn't good.

Edit: I'm posting this on another netbook, it's 6 short beeps, stop for 1s, 6 short beeps

**TriggerFinger** · 04-11-2009, 08:30 AM

Try using a good/working RAM module just for testing. If problem still occurs with new/working/good RAM module then do this: blank screen

lailai · 04-11-2009, 01:57 PM

You mean I buy a new RAM and replace it?

I think the problem isn't RAM because the lights for power is strange, but I'll try and find RAM..

Is it possible to retrive the data without too expensive(under $200)? I program flash games on the laptop and many new source files aren't backed up. Ty for your help.

**TriggerFinger** · 04-11-2009, 07:44 PM

I am just saying it could be the RAM and I believe it is worth looking into. It is up to you if you want to buy... I suggest 'borrow'

because it will just be used for testing purposes.

lailai · 04-12-2009, 03:26 PM

I hear just contious beeps (sry my english isnt good) after the TOSHIBA screen. What does that mean? Can I still get the data since the laptop is a bit old and I got another laptop.. just want to transfer some of the data(flash source codes) to my new one.. I'll try opening the laptop and check the RAM, but now I'm going to travel soon (2 days later). I'll post back after I checked the RAM. Thanks for your help.

**TriggerFinger** · 04-12-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lailai

I hear just contious beeps (sry my english isnt good) after the TOSHIBA screen. What does that mean? -- depends on the beep codes.

Can I still get the data since the laptop is a bit old and I got another laptop.. just want to transfer some of the data(flash source codes) to my new one.. I'll try opening the laptop and check the RAM, but now I'm going to travel soon (2 days later). -- yes, remove the drive and slave it on another computer. You may have to use a USB/IDE/SATA adapter so you can plug it another computer via USB.

I'll post back after I checked the RAM. Thanks for your help.

04-11-2009, 12:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
lailai Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Vista SP1	Random lights, beeping, not starting Hi, on a toshiba laptop, about 1.5 years old, running vista sp1 preduim(sry, too scared can't spell it). Last night, I put my computer to sleep (I wanted to come back later), and after a while it beeped! It's like 5 beeps, stop, 5 beeps. On the screen, it looked like what would happen after the toshiba screen, one "_" flashing on a blank screen. This morning(now), the on light is on, then when I press power button it have no effort, the screen is off. When I plug in AC(or whatever its called) power, Power, On, Battery light is on. And after a while of random button presses, and other stuff it starts. Toshiba screen, then _ with beeps, then off. The lights are strange, like half on(now), before even when its off the lights are on. Could it be the fans? Couldn't remember, but I think the fan was not on when booting. Is there any way to get this fixed without losing the data on HD? I got a virus in like 5 months ago, and kaspersky fixed it. Never got any virus recently. Thanks for your time to read this, as my english isn't good. Edit: I'm posting this on another netbook, it's 6 short beeps, stop for 1s, 6 short beeps Last edited by lailai; 04-11-2009 at 01:00 AM.

04-11-2009, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,853 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Random lights, beeping, not starting Try using a good/working RAM module just for testing. If problem still occurs with new/working/good RAM module then do this: blank screen __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

04-11-2009, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
lailai Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Vista SP1	Re: Random lights, beeping, not starting You mean I buy a new RAM and replace it? I think the problem isn't RAM because the lights for power is strange, but I'll try and find RAM.. Is it possible to retrive the data without too expensive(under $200)? I program flash games on the laptop and many new source files aren't backed up. Ty for your help.

04-11-2009, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,853 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Random lights, beeping, not starting I am just saying it could be the RAM and I believe it is worth looking into. It is up to you if you want to buy... I suggest 'borrow' because it will just be used for testing purposes. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

04-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
lailai Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Vista SP1	Re: Random lights, beeping, not starting I hear just contious beeps (sry my english isnt good) after the TOSHIBA screen. What does that mean? Can I still get the data since the laptop is a bit old and I got another laptop.. just want to transfer some of the data(flash source codes) to my new one.. I'll try opening the laptop and check the RAM, but now I'm going to travel soon (2 days later). I'll post back after I checked the RAM. Thanks for your help.