Thanks to Ben and Michael for replies.
Managed to find a place to have battery tested this AM ( Sat) - 100% ok, so
that means charger is OK also.
Tried Laptop plugged into external monitor ( worked ok before) - nothing.
Double checked Function keys ( ie Fn-F5 external monitor, Fn-F10 screen
on/off) with no results.
Appears to me that it's Bios/cpu problem.
In to Service Center it goes, when I get chance to drive to Homebush Bay.
At least I have eliminated 2 possible excuses/explanations from Service people.
Thanks again.
Bill
Message: 10
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:18:58 +1100
From: Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [SLUG] Laptop problem
To: [email protected]
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Have had my BenQ A32e-V01 for 3 weeks. Suddenly it wont boot - The battery
charging light says battery is fully charged and the AC light shows that it
is receiving power from the wall-socket, and the power-pack led is lit.
I don't even get the Manufacturers logo on-screen so it appears that the
bios is not even booting, though every now and again it does boot and run -
had it up and in use for 2+ hours this afternoon - immediately after
phoning support :(
Should the laptop boot:-
(1) if the battery is stuffed but still connected to the power-pack which
is turned on?
(2) if the power-pack is turned on and plugged into the laptop with the
battery removed?
Phoned BenQ tech support with the usual result of "bring it in for a look".
XP Home is installed ( not used), and I have installed Kanotix 2004-04 RC12
which has been running well for nearly 3 weeks.
Have "googled" and it seems that with many laptops the battery is
controlled by XP utilities. Kanotix also shows battery charge condition.
Any enlightenment appreciated.
Sorry that this is off topic, but nowhere els to go for advice.
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