RAM Failure? (3 Short Beeps, 3 Long Beeps, 3 Short Beeps)

Anyone have any idea what 3 Short Beeps, 3 Long Beeps, and 3 Short beeps when starting the computer mean? I heard it might be RAM failure? Could that be the case? How much has it been in the past? Computer's a Late 2010 13" Macbook Air with the Core 2 Duo. Thanks.

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Take it back to your local Apple Store. I'm assuming that you bought Apple provided RAM? You're right, the 3-beeps indicate bad RAM. I've never had a problem with Apple provided RAM or any RAM that I've installed myself, for that matter. You're well within your 14-day 'grace period' to have your MBP replaced and that's what I would insist upon. Don't let them just try to reseat the RAM or put in new sticks - get a completely new machine.
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