Three Beeps From Motherboard

Removing the battery hasn't done anything. Should the motherboard still beep with no RAM?

Probably Yes.

SledgeDG said:

Of course it beeps because there is no RAM detected

So if I have defective RAM from not earthing myself when removing and reinstalling it, it would still beep I presume?

Shadowjk said:

Insert 1 Stick of RAM Into the Motherboard - If it still beeps then yes you may have defective RAM

Do not worry hugely about the Earthing Process as there is only a minimal chance of Causing any real damadge to the Hardware

Josh

I have tried them all so I presume I have blown all four sticks.

SledgeDG said:

Go ahead test one stick at a time after this tut (esp. Part 3)

RAM - Test with Memtest86+

Unfortunately the computer won't boot up.

Thanks for the replies everyone, I rang the company that I bought the computer from and took it back this morning. They will will ring me back Tuesday or Wednesday when it is ready.