Posted on 10/15/2004 6:59:06 AM PDT by dd5339
Ok all,
I've got a computer problem on a new to me Laptop, a Compaq Armada M700, PII 366.
It was working fine yesterday when I attempted to install Windows XP, unfortunately I only got 1/2 through it before the CD drive found a terminal scratch on my CD. The computer kept trying to go back to the CD install but could not get past the scratched CD. I opened the CD drive, removed the CD and attempted to shut the PC down. It kept asking for the XP disk and would not power down with the on/off button.
I eventually got the screen to shut down, (not sure if I put it into hibernation or what I did). I closed the case, put it away and didn't worry about it till last night.
Last night I tried to fire the computer up to finish the XP install, with my original disc. Now the computer won't even attempt to boot, the drive won't chatter, I get nothing on the screen. All I get is the lights for the num lock, the multibay drive light and the caplock keys, thats it. I can't even get into a bios setup or safe mode.
Does anyone have any ideas? Any help? Any suggestions? I'd really rather not use this PC for target practice.
Thanks and Semper Fi
I have never seen a computer that would not power off by pressing and holding down the power button until the system shuts down.
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That's all I've got.
A 5 gallon bucket of water shuts em down every time.
Sledge Hammer is my preferred weapon of destruction.
The answer to your question is " Trout ".
I hope that helps.
Whew! Thanks.
Pull out the battery. Unplug the laptop from power. Hold the power button down for a couple of minutes. Plug it back in and try to get into bios. Let me know if this worked. (I have seen it work before)
The 90's just called, they want their laptop back.
Remove all power, that means the battery too. Let it set for a while, then power it up without the battery.. Just the brick.
I have several old notebooks that I still use, but I keep to the OS that was orginally shipped with the system. I even have one that's still running Windows 3.1, but I hardly use that. (It has a monochromatic, non-backlit display and can run for 8 hours on rechargeable AA ni-cads.)
Get an undamaged XP disk and try to start it with that disk in the CD drive.
Dang! But you all are a sarcastic bunch! Your making me laugh though so that is improving my mood which is a good thing.
Keep the great suggestions coming!
Semper Fi
If your going to do it, do it right!
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Semper Fi
Unintended Concenquences.
I've seen those models go for as much as several dollars at eBay.
"It kept asking for the XP disk and would not power down with the on/off button."
I hate "intelligent" computers.
I love the old days when power off meant power OFF.
In your case, perhaps do the ultimate - pull the plug. Or take out the battery. Or whatever.
I just got a new PC set up yesterday (cheap, on top of it), and I'm scared what's going to happen.
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