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    XPS 1647 wont boot

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by aleloco, Sep 25, 2011.

  1. aleloco

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    nevermind, its up and running now, i just needed to clean the VGA.
    thanks.
     
    aleloco, Sep 25, 2011
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    aleloco, Sep 25, 2011
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    aleloco, Sep 27, 2011
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    aleloco, Sep 28, 2011
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    aleloco, Sep 30, 2011
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    I don't know what diagnostic software your laptop has, but I would start running checks to see which hardware item is failing. I know the newer Dells come with diagnostic software preloaded just for such an occasion. You may want to download a software program called, "System Mechanic", here is the link:

    Get your FREE System Checkup™

    It is one of those where you get to try it to see if you like it. I know the professional version (which I have) lets you run checks on your hardware. Hey if you don;t have anything else, it's free, so give it a shot.

    What ever your problem is, it doesn't look good. I ran a Google search on the beep pattern and here are some links:

    Dell Community

    6 beeps at startup of my Dimension 8400 - New to the Community Forum - New to the Community - Dell Community

    http://search.dell.com/results.aspx...&p=10&rf=all&rpp=12&s=gen&~srd=False&~tab=cmu

    Dell Optiplex 745, 6 system beeps, no display? - Yahoo! Answers

    Documentation

    Hope this helped, Good Luck!

    Gunny
     
    gunny5821, Sep 30, 2011
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    Ok, i just downloaded the program and analized it.. apparently it found some physical problem related to the HDD... i bought the 10 usd thingy to get the fix... Ill let you know if this helped or not. Thanks.
     
    aleloco, Sep 30, 2011
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    It seems like is a VGA problem... Is there any way to reseat the graphic card and see what happens? thanks.
     
    aleloco, Oct 1, 2011
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    That would be a Dell Support question as it is past my knowledge base. Give them a call and see what they say. Has your problem gotten straightened out by chance?
     
    gunny5821, Oct 31, 2011
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