Update, the motherboard fried. They have no reason to think my of my data is in jeopordy, they are going to burn a back up of all of it for me.
I just ordered a new machine, over $900.00 bucks.
I did upgrade to a 23" monitor just because my eyes are not what they used to be. It will be especially nice after using this tiny laptop for the last couple weeks.
So, for everyone waiting on return Registry letters & detailed replies, I hope to be back to normal (for me) in a week or two. Hopefully the new system gets here early next week, we will see.....
Barry