[xubuntu] edgy upgrade + power failure = unbootable?

[SteVe Cook]

David Armour wrote:
> hello,
> 
> i upgraded xubuntu dapper to edgy on a previously working 733mhz 20gbHD 
> second hand Certified Data tower, and i was just (just!) about to click 
> on the 'carry on' button, when power went out. [no, i don't have a ups, 
> in part because power service in bc generally is quite reliable.] this 
> was also a fresh install, so no data to lose, apart from the immediate 
> upgrade.
> 
> now, pressing the power button, with or without bootable cd inside, 
> displays:
>     - screen of POST stuff
>         => TAB'd screen of Phoenix Award info:
>             * 733Mhz processor;
>             * drive listing (20.5Gb/none/cdrom/cdrw);
>             * 256 Mb memory]
> ... and ends with:
> 
> Remove disks or other media.
> Press any key to restart.
> 
> a quick read of pcguide's troubleshooting pages [thanks, btw!] on 
> possible causes suggests:
>     possible bios failure in part from power failure
>     possible hard drive failure, from combination of age and power failure
> 
> swapping the hard drive out exceeds my current skill level because the 
> inside mounting screw requires moving the motherboard mounting plate out 
> of the way, and i'm already exceeding my rated speed, repairperson-wise, 
> if you catch my meaning. :c)
> 
>     i've got an even-older box with probably even-dodgier components i 
> can have a look at, but i'm stretched for cash right now & daddy needs a 
> bigger hard drive on the main machine!
> 
>     have i just managed to make myself a new doorstop? ideas? any 
> response greatly appreciated.
> 
Does your guide have the links for the mother board.  If so you could 
try resetting the Bios.

SteVe