Quote Originally Posted by zsamz_ View Post
take out battery for a while
just needs a reset
if it didnt work take v-card cpu out too
I removed the vid card in conjunction with pulling the battery out then let it sit an hour or so and bam it works again... But IIRC post code 88 means NB and/or power issue?

All's well, I really don't care about the why, just glad my computer is back up and running(thanks to AC MX2 + Bolt thru kit and new NB several °C cooler too).

Thanks for the help! :cheers:

Quote Originally Posted by mikeyakame View Post
Try plugging in PS2 keyboard, and hold down insert then power on, dont release it untill it powers off or you see HDD led flash. Sometimes also turn off PSU for 10-15sec, then turn on and do same thing. Sometimes requires few tries but usually gets it going. Try one stick of ram also and make sure that the bolt through isn't too tight.

I've got a Thermalright HR-05 SLI/IFX on my NB with bolt through mounting and I haven't had a problem. Using OCZ Freeze Extreme thermal paste which I figured I'd try for kicks and it's impressed me quite a bit. Much better than AS5 and no set time.

That should do a full cmos clear. It usually works for me when nothing else works.
I didn't get to try this one out but next time I need to do a clear cmos I'll give your procedure a try... Thanks!