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Computer won't load into BIOS - please help!

Last answer on Nov 14, 2009 4:50:39 pm GMT mrallan, on May 4, 2009 11:54:59 am BST 
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Hello,

I have a really annoying problem. When I turn on my laptop, the HDD LED comes on for about 3 seconds and the fan spins up, but then the fan stops and the HDD LED goes off, then it all comes back on again about 1-2 seconds later, then all turns off again for good about 3 seconds after that.

What is wrong with this? I have taken out the RAM and re-inserted it, I have checked for any dust. It has done it before, but I have been able to turn it on recently without any problems. But now its resurfaced again.

The computer is an Acer Extensa 5620.

Please help as I would really love to continue my studies lol

Regards
Brendon

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supervillain39, on May 4, 2009 2:40:53 pm BST

Hi,
this may be a battery problem.
connect the charger when starting the laptop and see the result.

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mrallan, on May 4, 2009 8:56:22 pm BST

Thanks for your reply.

Unfortunately, I tried that when I was trying to figure out the problem, but it still does it without the battery in it, and the charger plugged in.

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 Rishbh, on Nov 14, 2009 4:50:39 pm GMT

I have faced these type of problems in my laptop too. If u want help mail me at rishbhsharma2008@gmail.com

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methmeememe, on Jun 27, 2009 10:57:06 pm BST

I am having the exact same problem and same symptoms. Please help. Have you figured out whats wrong and how to fix it yet?

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