Help PLEAS, laptop powers down while installing

[stan <stanb@panix.com>]

I'm trying to use the 3.7 CD (2 different copies) to do an install on a
Compaq N410c. 

The install starts OK, but at about 78% of files copied, the machine powers
down!. I've corrupted my already working Debian install by doing this, and
need to get something working!

I even tried the noacpi boot time option.

Has anyone seen anything like this? It's reliable, it's happened about 5
times in a row, Yes the machine has the power cord plunged in :-)

Any suggestions for a frustrated person?

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