[olpc-help] screen does not come on

[Chih-yu Chao]

http://wiki.laptop.org/go/How_to_check_the_OS_and_firmware_versions

HTH,
Chih-yu

On Jan 3, 2008 5:51 PM, Anonymous <community-support at lists.laptop.org> wrote:
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> So when the battery goes dead the machine becomes unusable?  That doesn't sound great, but I suppose a lithium battery should last several years.  According to the FAQ, that's only prior to the Q2D07 version of firmware.  How can you tell which version of the firmware you have?
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> > I was delighted to see that the battery was slightly askew.  But, alas, reseating it (and checking every connection I could) did nothing.
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> Well, according to the FAQ (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Support_FAQ#Does_opening_my_laptop_void_the_warranty.3F), having the battery become unseated can "brick" the laptop:
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> OLPC FAQ wrote:
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> > Do NOT remove the watch battery on the motherboard if you disassemble your machine
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