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    Help quick, 7811 bious update -> black screen

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Agent.Orange, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. Agent.Orange

    Agent.Orange Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys,

    I used the bios sticky and updated the bios on my 7811. I was using the in windows mode program, I started it up and immediately there was a progress bar going, as soon as it finished my screen flickered off to black. Its been bout 10 minutes, I'm not sure if its still installing or not. I'm too afraid to restart my laptop. What should I do?

    All the lights are off except for the hard drive light, which flickers every now and then.
     
    Agent.Orange, Apr 12, 2009
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    Restart. It only takes around 30 seconds to update the BIOS.
     
    iaTa, Apr 12, 2009
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    Agent.Orange Notebook Geek

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    thanks iaTa, it went well. =D

    Sorry mods for making such a silly thread, but I was panicking for a bit there because I really need my laptop today. The thread can be deleted now.
     
    Agent.Orange, Apr 12, 2009
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