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    Need help!!! bios failure

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by coz007, Dec 30, 2007.

  1. coz007

    coz007 Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,

    My bios was updating through system update and in the middle it failed and it made some beeping noises and then it shut off. Now when I turn on the computer it doesnt do anything, the battery and power button are on but the screen is blank. When I turn it off it makes a noise like somethings coming to a stop. Either way I get a black screen I cant see anything. My warranty is expired so should i spend the 99 dollars for phone support?

    Thanks for any info
     
    coz007, Dec 30, 2007
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  2. philfna

    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    First we need some help with type and model, but unfortunately it sounds like it is housed. I suspect it needs to go in for factory service which may or may not be worth it depending on the age of the machine.
     
    philfna, Dec 30, 2007
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  3. coz007

    coz007 Notebook Guru

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    Lenovo T60

    2613HKU

    I bought the machine using my american express which extends the manufacture warranty by 1 year so I is covered under that.
     
    coz007, Dec 30, 2007
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  4. TPA

    TPA Notebook Evangelist

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    Many people have had that problem. I recommend to anyone else who absolutely must update the bios not to use the online method.

    If Lenovo balks at covering this they should consider how many machines they have ruined with their faulty system.
     
    TPA, Dec 30, 2007
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  5. philfna

    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I would agree that you should only flash from disk. American Express is great with their warranty service; platinum card only way to do :)
     
    philfna, Dec 30, 2007
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  6. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    Generally the best and safest way to flash a BIOS is with a floppy while starting the machine on cold boot and having it hooked up to a UPS/Line Conditioner. Have flashed desktops (over 100 of them) this way without error. Well the days of the FDD are gone.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Dec 31, 2007
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  7. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    Lookup Phoeniox Bios cris disk

    or blind flash from floppy
     
    andyasselin, Dec 31, 2007
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