Saturday, December 19, 2009

Re: [LINUX_Newbies] help with computer not booting up

 

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Michael wrote:
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>
> I have a computer that is HP Pavillian that had ubuntu 9.04 with gnome
> running on it. This is what happened:
>
> I had to leave so I locked the screen and closed the laptop. I came back
> to it a couple of days later only to find that it was off. I tried to
> turn it back on but I get just past the POST test and the phenox tech
> screen with options comes up. Then nothing! It will not go further, I
> pushed both options that were displayed. and still nothing! Can anyone
> help me out, or is it just fried and need to toss the computer.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>

Try running a Linux version that boots from the CD-ROM drive.

If it boots up, check and see if the partitions for your Ubuntu
install are still functioning and readable.

I do not know what you mean by 'phenox tech screen with options', but
have you tried running any/all of the 'options' offered?

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