Lappie no workie

[skymama 35]

I plugged in a laptop last night that had been dormant about 3 months and it wouldn't run. The power light comes on and it sounds like it wants to start working, but the screen stays black. Any suggestions as to what might have happened? Is it because it sat without being turned on for so long?

Oh, and it's a Dell. I know, I know, but I'm not the one who bought it.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[simplyputsi 0]

Have you hit it yet?? Just a little spank from the master might get it going.

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[cocheese 0]

Let it charge up for 8-12 hours before turning it on.

I know you can't help turning things on right away.

[skymama 35]

Does it need to charge if I'm plugging it into a wall outlet? I had it on and charging all night long, still nothing this morning.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[cocheese 0]

I don't know. It should have been off and charging. Maybe the battery back up needs to be charged even if it is plugged into a wall. Plug it in in the off position for a while. Maybe the switch is defective, loose, or dirty. Is the battery a ni-cad or Li-ion?

[simplyputsi 0]

ok so not that I really know anything, but take the battery out and let it sit for about 5 minutes without battery and unplugged. Then put battery back in, plug it in and then try to turn it on.

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[d_squared431 0]

Sounds like you need might need a new hard drive. I have had a laptop that did the same thing(Ibm). If you still have the original start up disk try to re-install it.

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[normiss 622]

where's the love???

and this also explains why I keep getting notified via e-mail that some of your machines have not checked in with the mother ship in some time...

[skymama 35]

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where's the love???

I didn't want to bother you again with my computer issues.

We have a mother ship? I didn't know that!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[normiss 622]

yea...I soooo dread your "bothering" me
your new love as jealous as mine???


remember the service you guys subscribed to???
they need to check in (be connected to the internet) at least every 20 days I believe.

[turtlespeed 212]

If it's started . . .

Look for a little windows function key on the bottom left of the keyboard.

Presss that and then press the little monitor looking icon and see if that changes anything.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[skymama 35]

I didn't want you to think I only like you because you can fix things. There are other reasons. Don't worry, I'll come up with something.

What service did we subscribe to? lol...just tell me in pm's.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[popsjumper 2]

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...Oh, and it's a Dell. I know, I know, but I'm not the one who bought it.

Is there a problem with Dell?
Customer service has always been very helpful to me...although staying on hold for quite a while is bothersome.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[skymama 35]

I've seen, "don't buy a Dell" posted on here quite a few times.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[simplyputsi 0]

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I've seen, "don't buy a Dell" posted on here quite a few times.

Foamy would never allow you to buy a dell!!!

did you even try my idea?

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[skymama 35]

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did you even try my idea?

I don't have it with me right now. I will, I will!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[turtlespeed 212]

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Have you hit it yet?? Just a little spank from the master might get it going.

Her Hotness is a Mistress . . . not a Master.

Right Mistress Hotness?

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[davedlg 0]

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Sounds like you need might need a new hard drive. I have had a laptop that did the same thing(Ibm). If you still have the original start up disk try to re-install it.

It sounds like it's not even booting into BIOS, which means that it is either a screen problem (turned down too low, not connected, broken) or a serious hardware issue.

[simplyputsi 0]

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Sounds like you need might need a new hard drive. I have had a laptop that did the same thing(Ibm). If you still have the original start up disk try to re-install it.

It sounds like it's not even booting into BIOS, which means that it is either a screen problem (turned down too low, not connected, broken) or a serious hardware issue.

yup, like the mother board is fried!!!!!!!!!

Ahhhhhh cruddlemuffins

Skymama's #2 stalker -

[normiss 622]

with Dells, I've seen the same behavior from just a bad battery even.

Or a bad system board.

Or the fact that my roommate had put it in the microwave to get a warranty replacement.

[JustChuteMeNow 0]

Boy am I embarrassed I thought this was a thread about your knew beau and his oral sex prowess with lapping "things". I should have known that you would never get your self in a situation like that

Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that.

[skymama 35]

The next time you wear your indian costume, you should say your name is Chief Sex on Brain.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[JustChuteMeNow 0]

That is what my wife says when we role play the bad indian/good cowgirl game

Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that.

[skymama 35]

Some things just don't need to be shared, Jim.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[CaptainOKaos 0]

Many Dell laptops, recently had a battery recall, (Batteries not only defective but many exploding & starting fires, and causing injuries) if you never had yours replaced, that may very likely be the problem! Go to dell's website to confirm the battery numbers & see if yours was one of those recalled. In the meanwhile be careful, you probably Don't want to attempt charging it. If you find it is indeed one of those recalled, the site also has a means for you to request the factory replacement, directly from the site! Good Luck! (and thanks again for your concern regarding Kaidan we will keep you updated as often as possible)

You're as wonderful as a slinkie!! NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.