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    Asus F8Va Black Blank Screen

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by thunderbalt, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. thunderbalt

    thunderbalt Newbie

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    Hello,

    After an unsuccessful firmware, laptop died. Lights are only two leds. What should I do? =( Now I have a brick?
     
    thunderbalt, Mar 29, 2009
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  2. ramgen

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    yes, you have a brick. It should have a warranty. Just send it back to where you have purchased...


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    ramgen, Mar 29, 2009
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  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Try and reset your BIOS with the BIOS reset button underneath your laptop. You'll nee a paperclip to do so.
     
    David, Mar 29, 2009
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  4. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    That button does not exist in F8Va series.

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    ramgen, Mar 29, 2009
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    That's very unfortunate :eek:
     
    David, Mar 29, 2009
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  6. thunderbalt

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    very, very bad =(
     
    thunderbalt, Mar 30, 2009
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