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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: April 11, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: laptop just beeps
>
> Leo,
> --------------
> I have a Dell L400 notebook.When I power it up now there is a
> blank screen and the computer emits 10 beeps in the order of
> 3-3-3-1. The power stay on but there is no way what so ever
> you can do anything with the computer to change
> something.Nothing will load up and the screen will not
> light.Could this problem be the motherboard?

Sure could be. Or several other things. My advice is to contact
Dell support, or search their web site for the beep code information.

Thanks for asking,

Leo

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