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Did you ask the repair shop how they flashed the Bios with a black screen and no video?
I did not ask and I have no idea how they did it.
They really did it, since I noticed that I obtained an updated Bios version.
Yes, everything worked again. The battery was changed while I was there. Then I had to leave the PC behind. They said probably a defect in the video card. Finally it appeared a corrupted Bios. It occurred some years ago, only once, and I have the PC now already some 10 yrs.
I have no idea how the Bios became corrupted, but it never occurred again.
That money could have been used as a down payment on a new computer. This computer must have some sentimental value. Don't spend any more money getting it fixed next time. Any computer over 5 years old, though still viable, is considered ancientI have the PC now already some 10 yrs.
I have a different view. Although 10 yrs old, my dual boot PC with separate SSD's runs some 40 programs including several video editing apps. It performs all my wishes. Setting up a new PC costs me many hours work. Therefore I consider 60 euro peanuts for continued operation.
This is so strange, the issue went away by itself! I just turned the laptop on today and it loaded the boot manager. I was already preparing mentally to open it up soon. Thanks guys for your input. I'll keep an eye on it.
I am using a 8 year old Toshiba which will soon need replacement.
It seems all new laptops have the internal battery.
- Can those be replaced by the user (with minimal tech skills) or must be taken to the repair shop ?
- Are the internal batteries as durable with longevity like the external batteries (generally speaking) ?
- Can the new laptops be operated with only the ac adapter and not use the battery ?
Thanks ! Please forgive my inexperience with new laptops. A lot has changed in 8 years.