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    Dell Dimension 2100 will not start
    « on: August 25, 2007, 04:01:54 PM »
    Hello everyone I just got a Dell Dimension 2100 from a family member of mine and I'm trying to fix it. It'll power up but I get a beep error or what ever you call it. It Beeps three times pauses, then starts again. (Beat-Beat-Beat then pauses then goes again) Anyone know the problem? I did look at the computer hope page about Beep codes but I got a little confused.

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    Re: Dell Dimension 2100 will not start
    « Reply #1 on: August 25, 2007, 05:22:11 PM »
    I'm not terribly familiar with all of the different POST beep codes, but my first guess would be either the RAM or video card.  First, make sure everything is properly seated, and then try booting.  If that doesn't help, you can remove components to help diagnose which is causing the problem.  Remove the RAM, boot up, and see if you get the same beep code.  Do the same with the video card, etc.  You'll just have to keep eliminating components one by one.  Let us know your results.  In the meantime, some of the more hardware savvy users will surely come along with additional suggestions.
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      Re: Dell Dimension 2100 will not start
      « Reply #2 on: August 25, 2007, 06:30:58 PM »
      Its going to be them ram, the video card is onboard and the ram is a random stick I found that fit LOL! Anyone know how I can find what type of ram it takes? Nothing did show up yet on the monitor for the computer, is that normal with a beep code?

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      Re: Dell Dimension 2100 will not start
      « Reply #3 on: August 25, 2007, 07:37:04 PM »
      Visit Dell's website and enter the service tag # on the back of the machine and it will tell you exactly what type of RAM that machine takes.
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        Re: Dell Dimension 2100 will not start
        « Reply #4 on: August 25, 2007, 08:26:18 PM »

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        Re: Dell Dimension 2100 will not start
        « Reply #5 on: August 25, 2007, 08:43:59 PM »
        Then travel to Crucial.com and do the same...they assuredly will provide more info than Dell...
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