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UNplugged laptop while reinstalling XP

Started by DAVID K , Jan 24 2006 12:20 PM

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DAVID K
Posted 24 January 2006 - 12:20 PM

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OK now my laptop wont start. The start button wont do anything. I get power to it the green light goes on but no action when you hit the power switch. I goofed when I switched the power of while reinstalling XP for a repair. its an old Compac preserio just used it for pics
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gerryf
Posted 24 January 2006 - 02:38 PM

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remove the battery and power cord, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.

Reinsert the battery, reattach the power cord, reboot.
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DAVID K
Posted 24 January 2006 - 04:49 PM

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No luck tried it several times anything else???
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Posted 24 January 2006 - 05:06 PM

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got a model number on that?
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Posted 24 January 2006 - 05:33 PM

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