I've been struggling to access my BIOS/UEFI on my Lenovo IdeaPad 110-15ACL, and despite trying every trick in the book, I'm stuck with a black screen that won't let me do anything. I can still access the boot menu, though. Is there any way I can migrate to Linux Mint under these circumstances?
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So, have you looked into using the "Novo button"? It's sometimes a hidden feature on certain Lenovo models that allows access to recovery and BIOS settings. If it's available on your laptop, pressing it might bring you closer to getting into BIOS. You can also consider resetting your hardware by removing power and the CMOS battery if you're open to that level of tinkering.
It sounds like fast boot might be the culprit. If you're able to reach the BIOS boot menu but not the BIOS, try disabling fast boot in Windows 10 first. You can also check out this [guide](https://www.ninjaone.com/blog/how-to-boot-to-uefi-bios-firmware-settings/) for alternative methods. Sometimes, using the command prompt to modify boot settings can help too! Just a heads up, it might not just be as straightforward as it seems, given that you're not getting a BIOS splash screen.
Have you tried removing the HDD to see if that changes anything? Often, Windows fast boot can bypass BIOS access. Disconnect everything, then power it on while tapping F2. Some users find that this simple method works; you just have to boot it a couple of times. It's strange, but retro hardware sometimes has quirks like this.
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