Kirstinayl

Q: My computer beeps 3 times then pauses. I reseated my RAMs it didn't work. Bought new RAMs that didn't work. What is going on?

I took my computer to my IT at my school and had them reseat my RAM due to the 3 beeps. Then I took it to best buy geek squad and they also reseated my RAM and even put ones they had in the back in it. That worked for a couple of days then it returned to the beeping. Then I went back and bought new RAMs and they installed them for me today. I picked it up, started using my computer, and the beeps returned. What is the issue? Someone please help me I am a senior in the nursing program I don't have time to mess with this computer any longer. I have a Mac OS X 10.7.5

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Nov 10, 2015 10:15 PM

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Q: My computer beeps 3 times then pauses. I reseated my RAMs it didn't work. Bought new RAMs that didn't work. What is going on?

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Nov 11, 2015 10:55 AM in response to Kirstinayl
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    Nov 11, 2015 10:55 AM in response to Kirstinayl

    There is a possibility that you have RAM with incorrecrt specifications installed or a brand RAM that the Mac does not operate well with.  Macs are very selective regarding RAM.  It also could be a hardware issue with the RAM slots.

     

    Since you have had others install RAM for you, I sense that opening up the MBP is not your forte.  Your best option is to make an appointment at an APPLE store genius bar and have the technicians do the trouble shooting.  They are trained to specifically on Macs.

     

    Ciao.

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Nov 12, 2015 5:22 PM in response to Kirstinayl
    Level 9 (66,876 points)
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    Nov 12, 2015 5:22 PM in response to Kirstinayl

    About Mac computer startup tones - Apple Support

     

    See my FAQ*:

     

    http://www.macmaps.com/badram.html and make sure your RAM is only designated for your Mac model and age of Mac model.  

     

    Some MacBook Pro call for "667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM" in the specs, but getting that spec will not necessarily get the right RAM for you.  Only identifying the age of the Mac (early, mid, late), and year, will you get the right RAM.

     

    * Links to my pages may give me compensation.