My Computer has come to a complete stop

[David Vincent]

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Steve Brettell wrote:
> I don't know if this is due to Ubuntu 8.04 or not.  I've been running
> this program for about a month, with some learning problems, but
> generally liking the performance until two nights ago.
> 
> I'm using a Toshiba Satallite Lap top, and the program has been running
> like gang busters.  Fast, with no glitches at all.
> 
> Two nights ago, I shut down, and everything went fine.  Later I tried to
> start up, and the computer wouldn't turn on at all.  It's still in this
> shape.  Nothing happens when I hit the on switch.  The idiot lights
> indicate that there is power, and the wireless is responding, but it
> just doesn't turn on.
> 
> Could this be a software problem?

remove the battery and unplug it from the wall, wait 30 seconds, plug it
back in (and the battery too if you want) and see if it starts up again.

i've seen laptops get frozen like this, there might be a reset button
somewhere you can push with an unfolded paperclip or pin.

- -d


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