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Getting a light blue screen
I am starting a new thread on my machine.
Boot to Windows, and in less than 5 minutes, it takes me to a light blue screen, about the same color as the standard log-in screen. Machine locks up. Nothing more can be done with it. Another item that I have noted is that on the display from the moment it powers there is strip going vertical along the right side of the display. It is approx. 2 inches wide and anything in that area is about 1 - 2 shades lighter. This strip is in all display modes. I attempted to take a screen shot, but it did not show up.
History: Cleaned fan and any area I could reach with the canned air. I am now using a cooling fan that the laptop sits on. Unable to use Speecy to check temps, but the machine is running cooler.
Cloned HDD, same results as above.
Different HDD, clean install of Windows, same results as above.
Run live Linux from CD, same results as above.
Run Hiron(sp)boot from USB, boot to Mini-XP. No problems. Low resolution, no sound, and no Wi-Fi(No drivers for items)
Boot in to Windows Safe Mode. No problems(using it now to send this) I have used Safe mode for up to 7 hours and also where the ambient temperature was in the low 90's.
I would hate to get a new laptop, one reason I don't like 8.
Let me know if there is any hope for this machine.
Thanks
Roger