BIG problem with Laptop !

the joker · 29-03-10, 04:41 PM

Well , the laptop is not booting Windows (XP).

I've tried to boot Linux on it and try to fix it but it don't even boot for CD ROM

and when i want to change the first boot device, the laptop won't . I can't press any button unless the power and the eject ones.

Do you have any suggestions ?

Madex · 29-03-10, 05:47 PM

It's just not playing Windows at all or what?

If you still got the Windows CD (..and want to keep Windows) I suggest you go to the BIOS and there's an option there and it will say the names of your HardDrive, the DiscDrive etc.. And then you have to put the DiscDrive at the top and put the CD in and then restart your PC.. It should take you to the installation process.. But I'm not exactly sure.. I just saw my dad doing it when he was installing Windows 7 on his laptop..

messyhead · 30-03-10, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by the joker

Well , the laptop is not booting Windows (XP).

I've tried to boot Linux on it and try to fix it but it don't even boot for CD ROM

and when i want to change the first boot device, the laptop won't . I can't press any button unless the power and the eject ones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madex

It's just not playing Windows at all or what?

If you still got the Windows CD (..and want to keep Windows) I suggest you go to the BIOS and there's an option there and it will say the names of your HardDrive, the DiscDrive etc.. And then you have to put the DiscDrive at the top and put the CD in and then restart your PC.. It should take you to the installation process.. But I'm not exactly sure.. I just saw my dad doing it when he was installing Windows 7 on his laptop..

@Madex I think it sounds like he's tried that and it's not worked

@the joker What had done with your laptop, had you tried to make it dual boot witn XP and Linux? Had it been working as a Dual Boot already, but now has stopped?

What's happenign when you switch it on, does it give any errors etc?

the joker · 30-03-10, 06:27 PM

Well after the laptop starts . There is that "Acer" thing then i can't do any thing

i have tried to get access to BIOS but it won't ... I have also tried a dual boot ;nothing

I juste have 2 seconds before it stops, (tied F8 ,F12 ,F2 ,Del none working it's like it didn't detected the keyboard after the 2 sec)

can't even check if it's a HDD problem or not

Ron10 · 30-03-10, 06:33 PM

Sounds like it's knackered

the joker · 30-03-10, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron10

Sounds like it's knackered

that's what i think ... Great time to get an iMac instead of it

messyhead · 31-03-10, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by the joker

that's what i think ... Great time to get an iMac instead of it

Well from what you're saying, and without actually seeing it, it sounds like it's gubbed.

My sisters laptop started doign this a while ago, and now it doesn't even switch on.

JoshuaGaler · 21-04-10, 05:00 AM

I face this kind of problem twice in my desktop. I suggest you to contact you vendor, there is a motherboard problem. I am sure that the company will replace a motherboard of your computer if it is in warranty.

the joker · 21-04-10, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshuaGaler

I face this kind of problem twice in my desktop. I suggest you to contact you vendor, there is a motherboard problem. I am sure that the company will replace a motherboard of your computer if it is in warranty.

Thanks ... I'm going to get an iMac tomorrow.

It will cost me a lot to replace the motherboard (warranty expired)

YoungTalent · 12-05-10, 05:06 PM

Sounds strange that it doesnt even display an error message.

Did you make any changes the last time you were on it before you shut down?

Also Im guessing you probably already have but just unplug any USB devices or unnecessary attachments that could interfere with the boot process.

the joker · 12-05-10, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by YoungTalent

Sounds strange that it doesnt even display an error message.

Did you make any changes the last time you were on it before you shut down?

Also Im guessing you probably already have but just unplug any USB devices or unnecessary attachments that could interfere with the boot process.

Well , the problem is that when i got home i found it like that.

I'll send it for repair ... Now I'm enjoying my new iMac

Amiethest · 12-05-10, 06:57 PM

Is it good?

the joker · 13-05-10, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Amiethest

Is it good?

The iMac ? Yess it is

The laptop ? No it's an old one (bought 5 years ago)

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30-03-10, 06:27 PM	#4
the joker iBook Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Location : Location Posts: 2,491	Well after the laptop starts . There is that "Acer" thing then i can't do any thing i have tried to get access to BIOS but it won't ... I have also tried a dual boot ;nothing I juste have 2 seconds before it stops, (tied F8 ,F12 ,F2 ,Del none working it's like it didn't detected the keyboard after the 2 sec) can't even check if it's a HDD problem or not

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Ron10 iPod 30gb Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,009	Sounds like it's knackered

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JoshuaGaler iPod Shuffle Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3	I face this kind of problem twice in my desktop. I suggest you to contact you vendor, there is a motherboard problem. I am sure that the company will replace a motherboard of your computer if it is in warranty.

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YoungTalent BANNED Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 9	Sounds strange that it doesnt even display an error message. Did you make any changes the last time you were on it before you shut down? Also Im guessing you probably already have but just unplug any USB devices or unnecessary attachments that could interfere with the boot process.