Ronnyboy 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Ok, so today I was updating my PC's BIOS, I had it running, but I didn't not know my battery had fallen out. During the update, I went to move the laptop, and the external cable had fallen out. All of a sudden, the PC shut off, and I thought "Oh well, it was just an update". However, I went to turn on the laptop, and nothing happened. It stayed black, and then let out three extremely loud beeps and repeated doing so. What did I do, and is there anyway to fix this, or do I have to call compaq? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 You're screwed. The one time you NEVER allow a power failure is when your updating your bios. Your Mother board is now useless. "Make sure the electrical power source is reliable when flashing a BIOS. Any sizable fluctuation or loss of power during a flash process can corrupt the BIOS. Therefore, never power down or reset a PC when flashing the BIOS." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnyboy 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 You're screwed. The one time you NEVER allow a power failure is when your updating your bios. Your Mother board is now useless. blue..... So I should call up Compaq and tell them a wild story of how their updates killed my laptop, or should I use this instead? I have a 1 year limited warranty, and it is still in it, so am I good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rave Report post Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) blue..... So I should call up Compaq and tell them a wild story of how their updates killed my laptop, or should I use this instead? I have a 1 year limited warranty, and it is still in it, so am I good? honestly ...they arent going to give a damn but go ahead you should be able to use your waranty though Edited March 9, 2009 by rave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saiyaman 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 blue..... So I should call up Compaq and tell them a wild story of how their updates killed my laptop, or should I use this instead? I have a 1 year limited warranty, and it is still in it, so am I good? Why is it their fault? It's your fault for not checking the battery etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I really doubt the warranty is gonna cover a bios failure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rave Report post Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) I really doubt the warranty is gonna cover a bios failure. thats why we lie to them say the battery fell out one day put it back in and the computer didn't work they would think it was a factory fail and hand you a new one thats what i did at gamestop with my psp when i bricked it Edited March 9, 2009 by rave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Just hope they don't check your Laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rave Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Just hope they don't check your Laptop. they checked the psp and like i said screen was black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Well, my DVR had a HDD failure. It failed on its own. They sent a replacement. However, if they found I tampered with it or broke it on purpose, they void the warranty and charge my card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnyboy 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Well, I will feed them a nice bullmake like a tree, and get outta here story about how it was their software update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rave Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Well, I will feed them a nice bullmake like a tree, and get outta here story about how it was their software update. ok good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnyboy 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Just got off the phone with some lady, tells me that I box will be here in 3 days to pick it up. Looks like I am in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon King 15 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Of all times to have something go wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnyboy 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Of all times to have something go wrong Why? You mean the power cutting out, or is something big happening? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rave Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Just got off the phone with some lady, tells me that I box will be here in 3 days to pick it up. Looks like I am in. congrats on the new computer buddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doc 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Is it a Compaq C714NR? I left my computer overnight today and it said it made some updates and had to restart when I was waking it up. At least if it is, it isn't a very expensive computer. I got mine new from circuit city for $500 1 1/2 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Statler 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Mine was updated last night too, but it's a dell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doc 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Then it was probably a Microsoft update, is there a new update for the Compaq C700 series or the C714NR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnyboy 2 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 no, mine was a Compaq CQ50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hscitpe 6 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) but it's a dell. why? Edited March 11, 2009 by hscitpe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saiyaman 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 why? What's wrong with Dells? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Statler 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2009 most of their motherboards don't have agp slots. At least mine doesn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hscitpe 6 Report post Posted March 12, 2009 ~80% of all the Dell computer I've had have crapped out on me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Statler 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) mine still works perfectly fine. I've had to do only one Full system restore in 4 years (and it was my own damn fault that I had to do that). Edited March 12, 2009 by Honest Joe Statler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
