just a side issue. Depending on how often it reboots, it would never hurt to back up your data files, recent downloads, etc.

I like the one about cleaning your memory tabs with a rubber...; ) Actually, that's an oldie but a goodie (though not what we originally used...use a pencil eraser, and make sure the crumbs fall outside the insides of the machine...;) Or if you go with the original plan, make sure you don't use the lubri....ah...never mind...;)

Could be the Bios. If it's working now, and this fixes it, another safety feature would be to create a System Restore point. Never know when you might have to revisit it....

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)