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[ubuntu] Lenovo T42 and ubuntu 11.10

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http://ubuntuforums.org – Hello guys! im tryin to install ubuntu to my laptop, and it doesnd load. notes, - i removed display (it didnt worked)and installing via VGA - Monitor cable. HDD is seen by bios, ram is too. i can boot from live cd as well, and use "Install ubuntu" from desktop. But after setup ends, laptop shutted down and doesnt boot. If i try to load it without monitor there is blank screen with _ (i can see it if connect monitor back) Also..sometimes after bios messages it is just shutted down..without any logs at monitor.. i have no idea...why? Thank you for your help.. (Hardware)

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Submitted by colm on 10/25/2011

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