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Question posted by njgpa on August 29th, 2013

Dell Inspiron N5050 Beeps 5 Times And Wont Start

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on October 16th, 2013 8:40 AM
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This will help you troubleshoot the beep codes

http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=496582

For laptops
If you are not hearing post beeps, it's always worth trying a Hard Reset as follows.



Shut down the notebook, unplug the AC Adapter and then remove the battery.
Hold down the Power button for a full minute. Re-insert the battery,
plug in the AC Adapter and start the notebook.

Related Dell Inspiron N5050 Manual Pages

Owners Manual - Page 1

P18F003 P18F002; Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/ 15-N5050 Owner's Manual Regulatory model: P18F Regulatory type: P18F001;
Owners Manual - Page 2

...Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is subject to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell... in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... USB Board 44 12 Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 46 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only 47 Removing the Processor Module 47 Replacing the Processor Module 48 14 Hinge Cover 51 Removing the Hinge Cover 51 Replacing the...
Owners Manual - Page 9

...your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click Start and then click Shut Down. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is ...• Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files ...
Owners Manual - Page 10

...by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any installed cards from the 3-in on page 9 ... computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; See "Turning Off ...
Owners Manual - Page 13

...WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide...
Owners Manual - Page 15

... a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the palm rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm ...the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
Owners Manual - Page 16

... on the palm rest assembly. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (4) CAUTION: The keycaps on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer...
Owners Manual - Page 19

... the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on each end of memory supported by your computer. NOTE: ... (such as a connector on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. See the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that...
Owners Manual - Page 21

.... 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. Memory 21 To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to do so may result in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem.
Owners Manual - Page 23

...of the optical-drive compartment. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION:...to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owners Manual - Page 25

...the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. NOTE: Depending...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is already installed. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by periodically touching an...
Owners Manual - Page 28

... appropriate antenna cables to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. Connectors on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black...
Owners Manual - Page 29

...to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin...the safety information that secure the palm-rest assembly to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...
Owners Manual - Page 35

... to the palm rest. 6 Push and release the tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...board to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 8 Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Removing the Power ...
Owners Manual - Page 47

...the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on your computer). Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)47 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ... step 3 to stop. 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Only...
Owners Manual - Page 48

... the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Be careful not to illustrate proper installation is shipped. 48 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up.
Owners Manual - Page 49

... step 7 in damage to the system board. 4 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) 49 When the processor module is not seated properly.
Owners Manual - Page 50

50 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)
Owners Manual - Page 71

...Your Product Line list. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. ...If you have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 ...

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