Dell inspiron 1501 won't boot but caps lock flashes continuosly. when i remove memory it doesn't beep

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Flashing number lock, solid cap lock, will not turn on at all

Count the number of flashes. That is the trouble code.

Jan 29, 2014 • Dell Inspiron 1526 Notebook

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I have a dell inspiron 531s that beeps twice then pauses and repeats beeps and won't boot

Souns like a memory problem...try reseating the memory and rebooting

Dec 31, 2012 • Dell Inspiron 531 Athlon 64 X2 4400+...

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My inspiron 1525 won't boot, the scroll light and caps lock blink

Remove 1 stick of ram and turn on, if no! take out the second one and put back the first, and power on, if okay you know the 1 stick is bad. Remove main battery and power on, "long shot" if no change chances are it is a motherboard issue.

Mar 10, 2012 • Dell Inspiron 1525 (dndppa1_3) Intel Core...

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My dell mini 1012 won't boot up, just beeps 8 times over and over again.

Trying unplugging the computer, remove the battery, open the memory door and remove the memory, clean the memory contacts with a clean dry soft cloth and then replace. Replace the battery, plug in the computer and try again. Sometimes residual power builds up ...

Aug 08, 2011 • Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Netbook...

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My computer won't boot. When I press the power button the CAPS locks and scroll locks flash for about a minute and the whole thing powers down. I tried reseating the RAM, swapping my RAM, <fn>...

It's probably the motherboard at that point. Especially if it doesn't give you RAM error beeps on start-up. The only other things I would attempt is to remove the hard drive and the optical drive individually and see if that works. If not then it's the motherboard.
Hope this helps and please rate.

Jul 28, 2011 • Dell Vostro 1500 Notebook

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Dell inspiron 1501 caps-lock and scroll-lock flashing

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You probably have a mother board issue. Most likely the video chip. Take this to a reputable repair person or check my website www.micromendllc.com.

May 13, 2010 • Computers & Internet

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check for Memory, Hdisk and CDrom Drive,... for problems.

1st. Change Memory for new one
2nd. Disconnect Hdisk
3rd. Disconnect Cdrom Drive
4rd Disconnect Modem and Wireless Boards

If Still have same problems, your Mainboard is Defective, and go to local repair store, to change Motherboard.

This step is the more expensive, normaly is more than half price of a new notebook

Oct 31, 2009 • Dell Inspiron 1501 Notebook

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Inspiron 1501 startup problem

hi,

-this is a possible problem in the memory of the computer
-if you are familiar in opening the computer and removing and returning back the memory please reseat the memory; if not contact your manufacturer for possible memory replacement

cheers!

Oct 18, 2009 • Dell Inspiron 1501 Notebook

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Dell inspiron 1501, caps lock and scroll lock light illuminated and wont boot, when pressing the power on button it spins the fan for a second then the caps and scroll lock light stay lit and the screen...

i cant if my mute botton it all was say mute of and i cant hear anything

Sep 23, 2009 • Dell Inspiron 1501 Notebook

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Won't post/boot

Try removing one of the two memory SODIMMS under the cover on the bottom of the unit. It sounds like you could have a bad memory problem that is keeping the machine from completing the POST (power on self test). I'd try one stick at a time and see if that helps.
Good luck, please rate this solution if you feel it has helped!!

May 13, 2009 • Dell Inspiron 1501 Notebook

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Caps lock flashing indicates faulty memory - it's a POST (Power On Self Test) before BIOS executes. When memory is removed it should indicate "no memory". Carefully re-insert the RAM memory module, check the tiny contacts inside the connector on dust. Then try again.

If there are 2 memory banks (1 one the back, the other under keyboard) remove one RAM memory module.

If capslock keeps on flashing test it with another RAM module.

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Please remove the battery and press the power on button for 1-2 minutes. then connect the AC power adapter to laptop without battery and power on laptop. Check any display.
Remove the Hard disk and check the laptop status with power on. Remove the ram and insert into the another slot. and check. Try to insert another RAM if youy have any spare. Hope this helps...
Please check the dc voltage of ac apater with multimeter to check whether the proper voltage is gicing to laptop or not..

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