On Tue, 5 May 2020 at 11:23, Robert Moskowitz <r...@htt-consult.com> wrote:
> I downloaded the F32 Server netinstall CD. > > I wanted a F32 Workstation netinstall, but I could not find one. :( > > The system is a Lenovo x140e that I got used on ebay with no HD and only > 4GB memory. I pulled an SSD that had F28 on it and added 4GB memory. > > this system will not boot as is. > At my former work I sometimes needed a laptop for some simple task. There were usually several old unloved and unwanted laptops sitting around, but the first step was to run a memory test. While that was running I could google for reports from users who had installed linux on that model, BIOS updates and diagnostics from the vendor, etc. On models where it wasn't too difficult I would to open the case to clean dust off heatsinks, reseat connectors and memory, and check for damaged components. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D68fAx4eSns shows how to open the case. Some laptop models had well-known failure modes, some with easy workarounds, others not repairable. The advantage of modern manufacturing is that many problems are very reproducible across a particular model. > > I put the CD in a USB DVD/CD device, turn on the computer, press F12 for > boot menu and select the CD. > > I get the Install 32 or check media option and select Install. > > After a bit of time it goes back to the system boot message offering to > start F28 (which won't work anyway). > > What do I do to figure out what is wrong? > > I pulled an old Lenovo x120e and did the same start up. I got into the > install menu for F32, so I don't think it is the CD media. > > any one have experience with the x140e? Anyone can give me some > suggestions? > > https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Lenovo_ThinkPad_X140e -- George N. White III
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