[anthonylitz]

Hi all. This site is GREAT! But after searching for an hour I don't see the the answer to this one, so please help!!

Dell Inspiron 7000 Laptop. I upgraded with a full install from Windows 2000 to Xp pro SP1. I used the laptop for a few hours and installed other software. It was reset a few times with no problems. But then when I turned it off it will not restart at all. I mean nothing, it doesn't get to POST at all.

Here is my thought, but I don't have alot of experience with this subject.
When I turned off the laptop I still got the old "It is now safe to power off.." screen. Should I have seen this screen after XP was put on?

So I am pretty stuck, since I have no power now

Thanks so much,
Anthony

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I don't know the laptop....but you might get that with a laptop lacking advanced power management capability

Did you check for a BIOS update?

Also, remove the power plug, remove the battery, hold down the power button for 10 seconds, reinsert the power cord, and try start

[gerryf]

I don't know the laptop....but you might get that with a laptop lacking advanced power management capability

Did you check for a BIOS update?

Also, remove the power plug, remove the battery, hold down the power button for 10 seconds, reinsert the power cord, and try start

[anthonylitz]

I don't know the laptop....but you might get that with a laptop lacking advanced power management capability

Did you check for a BIOS update?

Also, remove the power plug, remove the battery, hold down the power button for 10 seconds, reinsert the power cord, and try start

"advanced power management" Is that what it's called? Unfortently no I didn't do a BIOS upgrade before turning it "permenantly off."

When I try unplugging the full battery, reinserting it and then pushing the power button the battery light just barely blinks.

Did i ruin the laptop by not shecking for a BOIS update first?? ahhh

Anthony

[gerryf]

no, REMOVE EVERYTHING, then press thepower button for 10 seconds, THEN reinsert power and hit power button

Not pull battery, then reinsert, then power button

[anthonylitz]

no, REMOVE EVERYTHING, then press thepower button for 10 seconds, THEN reinsert power and hit power button

Not pull battery, then reinsert, then power button

Gotcha. I just found an article on Dell's site too, says the same thing, and shows a pic of the reset button. Thanks for the help! Going to find the small screwdriver....

Anthony

[anthonylitz]

Bad news... That didn't work:<

darn.
Anthony

[freds72]

Thanks Gerryf,
removing the battery and pressing the start button worked for my Mitac laptop.

Fred