hi

i'm new to this forum and would like to know if anyone can help me out with a project.

i was given a AST ascentia P series laptop of unknown origin.

i would like to use it as a second computer, and to use in my garage for clearing and trouble shooting service engine soon lights on chevy trucks.

all i have is the computer and the power supply.

here is my problem, it will not start. the battery shows 5 leds indicating a full charge. it also lights the battery light when plugged in. nothing else! there is a small lcd screen below the main screen that is blank also.

any ideas? mother board? father board?

lemme know what you all think before i use the thing for a wheel chock in my garage!

thanks in advance!

john