No Error Codes or Messages
Problem Action
The screen is blank and
you don't hear any beeps.
Note: If you are not sure
whether you heard any
beeps, turn the computer
off; then turn it on again,
and listen again.
| If you are using an
| external monitor, see
| “External Monitor
| Problems” on page 124.
Make sure that:
The battery pack is installed correctly.
The AC Adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is
plugged into a working electrical outlet.
The computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for
confirmation.)
| If a power-on password is set, press any key to display the power-on password
| prompt, and then type the correct password and press Enter (see the
User's
|
Reference
).
| If the power-on password does not appear, the brightness control might be set
| to minimum brightness. Adjust the brightness. If the screen still remains blank,
| have the computer serviced.
The screen is blank and
you hear a continuous
beep, or two or more
beeps.
Have the computer serviced.
Only the cursor appears. Reinstall your operating system and turn on the computer.
If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced.
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