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PROBLEM SOLVED - As I understand it, the nut of the problem is that the EFI code has to be the same (32bit / 64 bit) as the BIOS and boot code. This was accomplished by following the links & directions in the paper at:https://medium.com/@realzedgoat/a-so...s-d39b1d1961ec and using LinuxLite 3.2efi build, adding bootia32.efi to the boot folder after burning the iso to USB drive using 'Rufus.exe" . Then booted this USB drive on the Dell laptop using the following procedure: 1) power on & F2 to get to setup; ensure UEFI and Not Secure boot, save settings. F12 at Dell logo to get to boot menu (the USB drive was listed as one option.) 2) boot into linux lite and at the main window, click Install Linux Lite. 3) When install finishes, remove USB drive and restart: Voila!! Now get and apply updates.
It seems I have clobbered (an old technical term) the boot mechanism by virtue of uninformed install attempt. The question now is how to recover the ability to boot with UEFI on, LEgacy off, from the eMMC card or the USB drive.
@rokytnji If there is one, can you provide the ServiceTag number from underneath the laptop or under battery?It is usually clear and visible, no ultra-tiny caracters.Cheers!