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    Beeping sound

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JWBlue, Nov 20, 2009.

  1. JWBlue

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    There is a beeping sound coming from my computer hardware.

    It is Vostro 1500.

    The sound is coming from above the keyboard, near the screen.

    It sounds like a heart monitor sound that lasts about 2 seconds.

    It is coming from a piece of hardware.
     
    JWBlue, Nov 20, 2009
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  2. atbnet

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    The motherboard can have its own speaker for POST diagnostics. When is the beep appearing?
     
    atbnet, Nov 20, 2009
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  3. JWBlue

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    Randomly. About once a week.

    I don't think it is a heat issue.
     
    JWBlue, Nov 20, 2009
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    Are you holding down any keys when it happens? If you turn your speakers off does it still appear?
     
    atbnet, Nov 20, 2009
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    no..

    yes
     
    JWBlue, Nov 20, 2009
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    Since it happens with your speakers off, it is most certainly due to the motherboard speakers. You should get in contact with Dell to take a look at it.
     
    atbnet, Nov 20, 2009
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