Power down not turning off power

Dell i8500, Sarge with 2.4.25-1-386 kernel When I select Shut the computer down from the menu ,the laptops shuts everything down OK but does not turn the laptop off 100%. The final text says Power Down and I need to physically push the power button to turn the laptop off. I found a simlar thre

Power down not turning off power

Dell i8500, Sarge with 2.4.25-1-386 kernel When I select Shut the computer down from the menu ,the laptops shuts everything down OK but does not turn the laptop off 100%. The final text says Power Down and I need to physically push the power button to turn the laptop off. I found a simlar threa