Re: Inspiron 8600 Hangs Up in Docking Station

"Don" <> wrote in message
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> I use a Inspiron 8600 lap top in a docking station.
>
> I leave the lap top docked almost all the time, and use a flat screen
> monitor. All my USB components are plugged in to the docking station.
>
> Over the past few weeks, I notice that when I turn on the computer by
> pressing the power button on the docking station, I get a black
> screen. It hangs up on start up.
>
> I can usually power it down, (by holding in the power button for a few
> seconds), then re-start. It almost always starts up then, (not
> always).
>
> I have not made ANY changes to my system at all. None.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on how to resolve this??
> Thanks!
>

If it's predictable/reproduceable, then begin unplugging external devices
one at a time and testing after each.