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Computer wont turn on their is a lock with a letter (A) blinkiing

  • JDTec
    JDTec May 11, 2010

    Try this:

    hold down the FN key next to the control key and press F9

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Hi,

I use the same machine ... that light is for CAPs Lock which is on when it blinks.

I would suggest getting into the boot selection screen, by "tapping" del or F8 key while booting up & try getting into safe mode with networking & restoring teh machine to an earlier date.

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