hello i have this Hp Pavillion machine, its is somewhat new and when i was working on it one day, it froze, and when i try to turn it on it just beeps , a long beep for like 10 seconds, and another long after that and it goes like that forever unless i remove the power plug. i opened it tried removing each cables and RAM but the beep wouldn't stop form happening. It only stopped when i removed the cable that gave power to the proccessor . Can someone give me insight on what i should do and which part to buy t replace and get it working again?
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Jump to PostHi,
It is very hard to be sure what is causing your problem but it sounds like it is your memory that is playing up. Remove your RAM stick/s and clean the contacts with a pencil eraser, (do not touch contacts with your fingers) replace and check. If you still …
Jump to PostHi again,
I am sorry, I do not understand. Did you try just one in one slot at any stage? "If you still have problems and you have two or more sticks of RAM, try just using 1 stick and try using different slots."
Yes, it is possible that both …
Jump to PostIt could be your power supply.
Did you make any modifications to the unit when the problem started to occur? Did you change any devices or change any settings? Did you add a device like a usb external hard drive?
Jump to PostIf after unplugging everything you still have the problem, it will most probably be the power supply or motherboard. The power supply you could see if any friends have a spare one (with at least 250W) and try that.
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Jump to PostJust check the Power Supply, antway, because some resellers only put in a standard PSU that will not cope with extra devices like USB attachments. A 600 Watt PSU should do the trick.
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