Re: 2nd time same problem no help last time...this is a cut and paste of comp.sys.laptops post

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From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Fri Oct 01 1999 - 01:03:32 EDT

<sigh>
you're obviously having a conflict with something..
most likely your browser or whatever you are using at the lockup moment..
on occasion, during a d/l, some strange character will sneak through and cause
all sorts of problems..

try reloading the OS or apps..

also, test your memory..

the reset button is in a small hole under the on/off switch..

Richard Benstock wrote:

> djr7978_at_my-deja.com wrote :
> > It is a nice laptop, but every once in a while it
> >locks
> >> up. Ususally when I am doing a network and/or modem related task such
> >a
> >> file download etc. When it locks up the entire laptop is frozen and
> >> even CNTL-ALT-DEL does nothing. I have to hit the reset switch and
> >then
> >> wait for scandisk to tell me I lost a file or two. I wonder if it has
> >a
> >> loose wire
> >>
> >> Is anyone else having this problem?
>
> My TP600 locks up to the point where I have to unplug everything and TAKE
> OUT THE BATTERY in order to turn the damn thing off. It happens when I am
> netting and I usually have a video conferencing program open so I wonder if
> it is some combination of the mwave modem and streaming video. Anyone know
> for real?
>
> Btw where is the "reset switch"? If you mean the on-off switch on the left
> side (on my machine) even THAT does absolutely nothing as does ctrl-alt-del
> NOTHING unless i physically remove all power from the laptop. THEN i can
> boot up again and get scandisk.
>
> Any ideas on this one, mavens?
>
> Rick
> ICQ 3371317 

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