screen remains black

Rick G. · 07-19-2006, 05:00 AM

i turn on computer and get 3 or 4 beeps ...thats it!...screen remains black.

Indoril Nerevar · 07-19-2006, 05:17 AM

Reseat all components in your system, making sure everything is tightly secured and plugged in (also unplug and plug back in all the power cables).

Could you please post your system specs (see my sig), so we know what kind of system we're dealing with?

AMD_SEMPRON · 07-19-2006, 05:46 AM

If your computers making 3 beeps then its most likely your computer has memory problems. First, Reseat all components in your system like Indoril Nerevar said above.

Have you tried taking the memory out and reseating them?Reseat them and reboot. If this doesn't do it, the memory chips may be bad. You can try switching the first and second banks memory chips.

Rick G. · 07-20-2006, 03:15 PM

tried to turn it on again to count beeps....now it doesn't make a sound; no beeps, no fan.....and when i pushed the button to start it, the green light in back of computer went out.

**Ralck** · 07-20-2006, 04:03 PM

Also, try removing all RAM sticks, and then putting one stick in at a time, trying all RAM slots as well. This can help tell you if a stick of RAM is bad.

What it sounds like now, is that your power supply is dying, and wasn't powering things like the RAM well enough (causing the beeps), and now it's just about totally kicked the bucket. If you have another powersupply that you know is good, try swapping it in.

Don't forget to post your system specs either, as they can help make it much easier to diagnose your problem.

Indoril Nerevar · 07-21-2006, 01:12 AM

I agree, it sounds like the power supply has died. Try another one as Ralck suggested and post back with results.

07-19-2006, 05:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rick G. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28 OS: xp	screen remains black i turn on computer and get 3 or 4 beeps ...thats it!...screen remains black.

07-19-2006, 05:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,008 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Reseat all components in your system, making sure everything is tightly secured and plugged in (also unplug and plug back in all the power cables). Could you please post your system specs (see my sig), so we know what kind of system we're dealing with? __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

07-19-2006, 05:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
AMD_SEMPRON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: England Posts: 37 OS: Windows Xp Pro sp2 My System	If your computers making 3 beeps then its most likely your computer has memory problems. First, Reseat all components in your system like Indoril Nerevar said above. Have you tried taking the memory out and reseating them?Reseat them and reboot. If this doesn't do it, the memory chips may be bad. You can try switching the first and second banks memory chips. __________________ "One day i will rule the world"

07-20-2006, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ralck TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,454 OS: 98SE/XP PRO/FC4 My System	Also, try removing all RAM sticks, and then putting one stick in at a time, trying all RAM slots as well. This can help tell you if a stick of RAM is bad. What it sounds like now, is that your power supply is dying, and wasn't powering things like the RAM well enough (causing the beeps), and now it's just about totally kicked the bucket. If you have another powersupply that you know is good, try swapping it in. Don't forget to post your system specs either, as they can help make it much easier to diagnose your problem. __________________ Power Supply Info Everyone Should Read! How to Post Your System Specs

07-21-2006, 01:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,008 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	I agree, it sounds like the power supply has died. Try another one as Ralck suggested and post back with results. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

07-20-2006, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rick G. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28 OS: xp	tried to turn it on again to count beeps....now it doesn't make a sound; no beeps, no fan.....and when i pushed the button to start it, the green light in back of computer went out.