I wrote zeros to my notebook's hard drive last night and reloaded Win2k...I haven't had any problems with the LCD screen since. I'm glad the screen isn't fux0red. The battery is though...a new one would cost around $250. I'm not sure I should pay that much for one...the notebook probably isn't even worth that much. I still have a lot of fun with it so I guess I'll have to think about it.... hmmm....