laptop locked

[Tab Gilbert]

> >    What version of Ubuntu?� Is it up to date?
>
> it's running 9.04, I didn't think 9.10 was out yet?
>
> >
> >    What laptop model?
>
> Sorry I'm blind so I won't be able to read that off the unit unless
> someone knows of a software way of finding that information...
>
> >
> >    Was everything working and then just stopped?� Detailed information is
>
> Well I installed some speakup kernel modules, and rebooted, I believe
> everything was working fine, but then when I moved the unit to a new
> location, it didn't work so good. I think i might have pressed something
> on the bottom of the system as well during the relocation process ...
>
> >    Based on the information you have provided I would guess it is a
> hardware
> >    problem.�
>
> Yes, I think so.
>
> And it's having these problems both on the power and on battery.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
>
>
Well, like I said, this problem is beyond my expertise.  I am not sure what
speakup kernel modules do but they sound pretty serious.   Have you tried
going to a previous kernel when you start up the computer.  Again, I know
nothing about computer related accessibly matters.  But when grub starts up
you have the option of going to the previous kernel.  Kind of like the way
back machine or setting a restore point in windows.  You should be able to
determine if the "speakup kernel modules" caused the problem.  I wish I knew
of a good troubleshooting method to recommend.  Maybe someone will chime in.

tab
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