--- In [email protected], "Darksyde" <m_alexande...@...> wrote:
>
>   On my Vostro 1510 I have encountered a problem.  I booted up only to be met 
> with a blank screen and most of the indicators lights on or flashing.  As it 
> booted I could hear the disk running as normal but then I didn't even get the 
> Dell logo/BIOS menu screen.  I've been running Mint 9 and haven't done 
> anything weird to it as far as I know.  
>   On my other computer I encountered a similar problem running Ubu.  It 
> finally came to me that, as the battery was fried, it would lock up when 
> allowed to run out of juice.  It is possible that the power cord on the Dell 
> came loose last night while I was sleeping and the battery ran down.
>   As I write this I'm letting the Dell "run" on battery power until it's dead 
> after which I will plug up and restart.  Meanwhile, does anyone have any 
> suggestions in case this doesn't work.  I've finally gotten my modem up and 
> running again, I have 2 1/2 days off, and I would love to be able to use my 
> other computer.
>   Thanks in advance,
>   Mark
>   P.S.  I do have several distro disks including Knoppix 6.3 but how does one 
> boot it if the menu isn't visible?
>
  Ran battery out, plugged in, still the same.  WTF?!  
  ... --- ...
  Mark



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