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shamrock_uk · 06-05-2006, 01:10 PM

I would say no. It's actually possible for your computer to run fine with no battery, so I doubt this is the problem.

The POST code sounds like it's doing a quick error check on your RAM - performing calculations on it to check for errors.

Have a look at something like Memtest 86 and give it a good workout with that.

The screen issue could simply be needing a good degauss (I imagine it is a CRT rather than an LCD monitor?) which the switch off and restart will have provided. If it happens again, degauss it manually (usually using a switch on the front of your monitor) and let us know if that fixes it.

06-05-2006, 01:10 PM	#2
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	I would say no. It's actually possible for your computer to run fine with no battery, so I doubt this is the problem. The POST code sounds like it's doing a quick error check on your RAM - performing calculations on it to check for errors. Have a look at something like Memtest 86 and give it a good workout with that. The screen issue could simply be needing a good degauss (I imagine it is a CRT rather than an LCD monitor?) which the switch off and restart will have provided. If it happens again, degauss it manually (usually using a switch on the front of your monitor) and let us know if that fixes it.