This laptop is like 10 years old and belonged to my dad before he gave it to me so I could use it for studies (I have a different gaming PC). I hope it just requires an OS reinstall…

    • Sal@lemmy.worldOP
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      I’m gonna try to shove a Linux Mint distro on it. But if this error happens again I’ll know it’s the RAM and will take measures to replace it.

      EDIT: Seems like the power led keeps flashing on and off, so that’s probably it…

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        You can search for blink codes and the model number. It will give you an idea of whether its the RAM or something else.