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Old 09-01-2006
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Laptop won't boot after BSOD

Hi, got this e-mail from a friend. Not sure what advice to give him. I tried Googling but didn't turn much up. Can anyone help?

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I was on my laptop when this happend: http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?im...pscreenui9.png

so I turned it off to restart and it won't turn on, a light just keeps flashing at me ( its a padlock with an A in it). So if you can help it would be HIGHLY appreciated, please don't make me talk to dell for 3 hours.
Thanks very much
Sean
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Old 09-02-2006
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That seems like a memory error to me.Try replacing the memory.
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Old 09-02-2006
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System specs
Take out the battery and unplug the computer from the wall. Let it sit for a little while and try to start it again.
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