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Inspiron 546 won't start, just beeps once

07 Nov 2009 10:30AM

I have only just got my new inspiron, and when I turn it on, the led in the power button comes on, it beeps once(which is a BIOS ROM checksum failure according to the manual) and then it just does nothing. Is there anything I can do to fix this or do I just have to get Dell to repair it? It also has a bright orange LED on inside it, if that means anything.

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Re: Inspiron 546 won't start, just beeps once

07 Nov 2009 11:14AM

Since it is new, and I assume it has never worked, I would call Dell ASAP.   

 

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Re: Inspiron 546 won't start, just beeps once

07 Nov 2009 02:49PM

FredIIVX

You could try opening the case and check all the cables, cards and memory modules are properly connected, in case one of them became dislodged during shipping.

The Inspiron 546 service manual is HERE

Bev.

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