Public bug reported:
An Ubuntu install smashed my HP Compaq 8510w built-in LCD display and
presumably the firmware/BIOS.
I did an install a while ago of Lubuntu 12.10 - somewhere in the
process, my laptop display started flickering, and went black.
I could use the PC with an external VGA monitor, when the lid was closed
- i thought the display swithcmod PSU had gone bad.
An installation of Fedora 18 and NVIDIA binary drivers cured the flickering
display, and I could use both displays again.
I decided trying a fresh Ubuntu 12.10 install - the nouveau drivers for NVIDIA
made my display flicker and shut down again; this happened during installation
from USB flashdrive.
After a reboot, I could not turn on the PC, the hard drive LED just
blinks - perhaps some firmware was flashed ?
I have removed the battery, performed a 15 seconds power button press
while off AC and battery power, as the HP support webpages recommends
-but the Notebook seems permanently unable to start.... the hard drive
LED just blinks.
Thanks.
** Affects: nvidia-graphics-drivers-180 (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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Title:
nouveau nvidia ubuntu 12.10 - HP 8510w does not boot
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