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My windows 7 computer I was trying to boot up was beeping,would not turn on and the charging light would blink orange and white

Anonymous
2025-03-12T04:52:02+00:00

Hi I'm Lawson and I was trying to boot up my computer to see what was on it after a VERY long time from when I was last on it. And when I tried to turn it on it would not turn on and it would beep and blink orange and white. No error message no anything basically then what I listed.

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  1. LemP 74,930 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-13T19:23:58+00:00

    The beeping and blinking lights are indications of what the problem is. These vary between various computer manufacturers. A list of the more common ones is here: https://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

    One of the more common issues when attempting to restart a computer that hasn't been used in years is the failure of the "CMOS battery." See, e.g., the table for Dell computers at the above link: 5 beeps - CMOS battery failure. If that's the case, it's usually easy to fix by opening the computer and replacing the CR2032 battery (some laptops are more difficult). CR2032 batteries are widely available, including (in the U.S.) in CVS and similar chain "drug stores."

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