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    Qosmio X500-14h Failed Bios Update

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by yaelt, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. yaelt

    yaelt Newbie

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    I recently bought a Toshiba Qosmio X500-14H, and updated the BIOS as Tempro said. Unfortunately it failed. After searching the net for days I tried the Crisis Recovery Disk method which didn't work. I downloaded the latest BIOS update from Toshiba (v2.9) which is too large (2mb) to fit on a floppy.
    I would really appreciate any help, I'm desperate, I have all my work database on it, and paid a lot for it.. I really need my Qosmio back.. :'(
     
    yaelt, Jul 17, 2011
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Can't help with the failed BIOS, but can't you just remove the HDD and copy your database onto a working computer for now?

    Good luck.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 18, 2011
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  3. yaelt

    yaelt Newbie

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    Of course I can but what about the hardware? It is still brand new, I can't leave it just like that... And the problem is that I live in Congo (for now), so finding a qualified technician is like.. impossible...
     
    yaelt, Jul 18, 2011
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  4. tilleroftheearth

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    I'd be worried (first) about getting your data off of it, then shipping it back (under warranty - brand new, right?) to get it fixed properly (however long it takes).

    Sorry, but as nobody else has offered any suggestions almost a day later - I think this is the best you can do.

    Good luck.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jul 18, 2011
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  5. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    Floppy? In 2011? :D

    Can`t you flash BIOS from USB or a CD?
     
    Cloudfire, Jul 18, 2011
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