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10. It *could* be the motherboard but it could also be any of a few other things.

Wed Sep 12, 2018, 03:40 PM

Sep 2018

That screen to which you are referring is part of the POST (Power-On Self-Test) process.
There's a guide here on troubleshooting this issue.

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UPDATE ON: Computer problem. Any help appreciated. [View all] Squinch Sep 2018 OP

Hold down the power button until it goes off Renew Deal Sep 2018 #1

maybe it's trying to update? Mosby Sep 2018 #3

Does it have a removable battery? If so, try taking the battery out so it... TreasonousBastard Sep 2018 #4

Try that Renew Deal Sep 2018 #5

Its one of those hybrid notebook/tablets, so there's nothng Squinch Sep 2018 #9

The screen that has the "Lenovo" logo. It usually flashes for a few Squinch Sep 2018 #8

Thank you ! I never saw this in my searches. Squinch Sep 2018 #11

Try to boot into Safe Mode canetoad Sep 2018 #12