Laptop beeps at start-up and the screen stays black
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Count the beeps
The beep pattern tells the repair shop what is wrong. Write it down, for example 1 long, 2 short.
Count the beeps
The beep pattern tells the repair shop what is wrong. Write it down, for example 1 long, 2 short.
Unplug everything, then start it again
Remove flash drives, the mouse and other cables.
Take it to a repair shop
Beeps usually mean a hardware problem (memory, screen). Don’t open the laptop yourself.
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