Sorted!!! HTTP://phrozendemon.wordpress.com/2007/10/11/acer-aspire-3000-problems/ Though it gets me how it works in Safe MODE with the BATTERY, yet not in normal mode. When the laptop has BOOTED only then can I insert the battery. Oh well at least all I have to do is get a new battery. Thanks for all that HELPED me anyway!
ChrisCool Thanks for the update, Chris. I hope everything works out!