Laptop doesn't start

[aidurber]

Hi

I tried to update my bios earlier, i have an Acer Apsire 1640z laptop.

I downloaded the update from the official site, ran the update, automatically restarted my computer and when it turned back on blank screen, and 3 beeps, 1 long 2 short (which i researched being a graphics failure).

Is there anyway you can think of so i can roll back that update?

I have removed my CMOS and put it back again after 20 minutes... thats all i know, i have spent the last hour and a half dismantling my laptop trying to get to the graphics card but the case would only come off so much and i couldnt get to one screw.

[powdarrmonkey]

Is there anyway you can think of so i can roll back that update?

Nope. I'd phone Acer and see what they have to say, if it's an official update hopefully they'll support it.

[mac_shinobi]

Nope. I'd phone Acer and see what they have to say, if it's an official update hopefully they'll support it.

Acer support is a nightmare so be patient and keep pestering them until you get a result

[FN-GM]

Have you tried a memory change

[aidurber]

Have you tried a memory change

Yes i have tried a memory change, still the same response.

If repairing it will cost me, my laptop isnt worth saving she has been dying for a while and i guess that she passed her best before date. Good excuse for a new one

[Galway]

Ebay it. They go for silly money even when faulty.
So long as the screen and, and all internals are in place.

[aidurber]

Ebay it. They go for silly money even when faulty.
So long as the screen and, and all internals are in place.

Good idea but i would keep my laptop as i am going to replace with a desktop and see if i can replace the graphics when i get a job, sucks being a student no body wants part timers atm :/

[BatchFile]

Have you tried a memory change

I can't remember

Sorry

[Nozza]

From experience, I now think think that rule 1 with BIOS and other firmware updates is: don't do them unless you absolutely have to. They can be a very quick way to break valuable h/w.