I have seen this before. Not too common, but it does happen where the dead
battery loads down the power bus. I usually get batteries from one of the
eBay stores.
On May 14, 2013 1:00 PM, "Bruce Lund" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> OK, was that a WAG or based on experience?
>
> Actually, it never occurred to me to remove the battery or that the
> computer would even run without it. But after removing every cover on the
> back of the computer, I figured out that the battery just slides out. And I
> found out that I don't have the problem with the battery out. Started the
> computer a half dozen times without issue. Put the battery back in and the
> problem returned. Took it out, and things are fine. So thanks for the
> suggestion!
>
> Now, for replacement batteries. I know I am being cheap but I hate to
> spend a lot of money on this thing. It is pretty old, after all. An OEM
> runs $60+. Anybody have suggestions for where I can get a safe, reliable
> one that can hopefully last me a year or two?
>
> Bruce Lund
>
>
> --- On Mon, 5/13/13, Russ Cox <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> From: Russ Cox <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Alternating errror messages at startup-all fatal
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Monday, May 13, 2013, 4:07 PM
>
> Have you tried running it with the battery removed?
> On May 9, 2013 3:18 PM, "Bruce Lund" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Windows XP Professional. Compaq Evo N1000C laptop.
> >
> > First off, the battery on this is dead, dead, dead. Don't think that is
> > related but just in case it is . . .
>
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