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    CF28 will not boot up

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Sarman, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. Sarman

    Sarman Newbie

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    Hi, hope someone can help here, after being away for a while, my CF 28 will not boot up, the power light comes, on the hard drive light flashes and then bleeps a couple of times then - nothing!

    Not so clued up on laptops any assistance appreciated.
     
    Sarman, Jan 26, 2009
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  2. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    If you have a removable ram installed, take it out and try to boot it up again without the ram.




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    ohlip, Jan 26, 2009
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  3. Wyrm73

    Wyrm73 Notebook Consultant

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    Memory is the most likely culprit as Ohlip indicated, but if not the beeps are BIOS codes and should have a pattern. At least the number of beeps gives an indication of what is wrong. Count the beeps and listen as some beeps are long and some short (kind of like Morse code). Post back what you hear.
     
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  4. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Bios battery, and not being used for a while
    Might have to plug it in
    See if you can get into bios ( F2)
    Reset to defaults



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  5. Sarman

    Sarman Newbie

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    Many thanks for the quick responses!

    The beeps are one short, then two sets of three, then one short.
     
    Sarman, Jan 26, 2009
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    Most of the beep code errors are ram related
    I can't find a match in the service manual for that combination


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  7. Sarman

    Sarman Newbie

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    Maybe the beep code is one then three followed by three then one, any other asistance appreciated.
     
    Sarman, Jan 27, 2009
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  8. gray-beard

    gray-beard Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you take the RAM out and then test it again?
     
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  9. Sarman

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    Dont know how! Not very experienced with CF28
     
    Sarman, Jan 27, 2009
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  10. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I'll bet it's the keyboard error... 202 I think?

    Make sure you don't have any keys stuck in the down position on the keyboard. Try to look for a code.... If it is beeping you should be able to read a code on the screen or count the beeps and let us know what the deal is.
     
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  11. ohlip

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    Below the handle there are two slide bar. Slide it outward and then flip it over the unit. As you can see at the bottom of the unit it is divided into two portion. The front one is the cover for both battery and harddrive caddy. open it up and you will find the battery. the battery has tab on it, pull the tab outward again and it will release the battery. Under the battery you will see the ram on it attached to its socket if there is. To pull out the ram you must push the two metal/plastic lock back outward and it will automatically pop up one side of the ram and then pull it. Good Luck.


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  12. Wyrm73

    Wyrm73 Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry for the late follow-up- I had a bit of trouble finding a full list: 1-3-3-1 = 28 Autosize DRAM

    So this would indicate RAM as most have suspected. I found the list here. Can anyone confirm that this list is in fact accurate for the ToughBooks? It looks to me that they have PhoenixBIOS version 4 or later which is what this list is good for. If so, I will create a new post with the full list and see if we can get a link to that post added to the BIOS section of the CF28/29 FAQ posts in case the linked site ever pulls the info.
     
    Wyrm73, Jan 29, 2009
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  13. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    Nice one Wyrm... way to dig in to it!!

    *Rep for you*

    ~Paul
     
    Doobi, Jan 29, 2009
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  14. Sarman

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    Sorry for delay - been working away, thanks for all assistance; turned out to be the RAM, followed all advice and now up and running with replacement RAM.

    Thanks again for everything.
     
    Sarman, Apr 18, 2009
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