[Grandpa Kim]

Tesco, this idea may sound silly, but here goes. I had exactly the same problem shortly after I got my new Dell this past winter. Believe it or not, I think the problem is purely mechanical. I noticed that it happened when I hit the power button and released it almost immediately. It never happens when I hold the power button down for a half second or so.

A quick hit on the power button does turn the power on but does not actually start the computer, or so it seems. This is easy to test, of course, so give it a try. (I have been right before, Last time in 1995.)

Addendum: In the power only state, I could not even turn it off. I had to unplug to turn it off and then start over.

[ June 15, 2004, 20:13: Message edited by: Grandpa Kim ]