Re: psu or firmware?

[Klaus Singvogel <deb-user-ml@singvogel.net>]

Graham Seaman wrote:
> I'm running Debian on an old Dell Vostro 1520 - old and slow, but has been
> working fine. Recently the PSU has stopped charging. It is genuinely empty;
> if I power down and then try to boot with no power cable attached the laptop
> is completely dead.

Maybe the CMOS battery empty?
Try to measure the voltage, if you're eligible with this.

If low and depending on price for replacement, I would give it a chance.

https://www.parts-people.com/blog/2015/11/05/dell-inspiron-1520-cmos-battery-removal-installation/

Best regards,
	Klaus.
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