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    Black screen, no boot

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Bierman, Apr 24, 2014.

  1. Bierman

    Bierman Newbie

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    I have an ASUS x502c that gives a black screen. At boot up, it starts with preparing automatic repair, goes through a couple of diagnostic screens, then nothing. This machine has no optical drive, and no back up. What could the problem be?? Running Windows 8
     
    Bierman, Apr 24, 2014
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Did you happen to make a backup recovery disc/drive? It's hard telling how it happened or what specifically is causing it, but it sounds as though your OS is corrupt.
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 25, 2014
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    No, unfortunately no back up.I kept putting it off, since there is no optical drive on this laptop. I have a feeling that I will end up getting a new drive, and OS. Thanks for the help.
     
    Bierman, Apr 26, 2014
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