panasonic toughbook cf-74 will not load up past panasonic boot screen after replacing memory

The issue im having is once i installed the new ram in computer will not load past the panasonic boot up screen, and ive tried switching them around, and even put the old ones back in and it still does the same thing, it didnt do this before at all it worked perfectly, i just needed more memory, currently has a copy of windows 7 on it, i can send anyone photos in email from my phone but it will not let me post them from it, thanks for your help

 

Make sure the memory is fully seated in the socket.

 

It is for sure, it slides in tight then u hear it click and it dosent move, send me your email address and ill send u pictures of what it looks like and the screens on the computer itself

 

I need to figure out something today as fast as possible, not trying to rush you i know your busy with your life but im out of town and i work for the state of texas court system running warrants, need my computer for skip tracing fugitives that are high priority cases

 

PM SENT

 

Thanks, i sent u the photos

 

If it's booting up that far it almost sounds like a bad hard drive. Press F2 at start up, do you see the memory or hdd in the bios?

 

Bios:v2.00l10
System memory:2048mb
Hard disk: none
Optical drive:80gb

 

If i take the hard drive out and try to turn it on phoenix bios screen wont come up

 

Cpu= 1 processors 2 cores per
System ram 2048mb passed
System catch 2048mb passed
System bios shadowed
Video bios shadowed
Fixed disk 0: st980825as

 

Optical drive : 80gb ?? You do mean Hard disk 80gb ....yes

 

You have an issue not related to memory.
Try resetting the BIOS to defaults.
Remove the DVD drive and try to boot.


Blair, Here is his photo.

 

Sorry i saw optical drive and it says 80 across from in the picture u just posted, so thats the hard drive ? I know how to use a computer just dont know alot of names and code words for components

 

Alright i hit f2, go to boot and then select "get default values" then save and exit?


Or f9 to setup defaults?

 

Guys i really appreciate this, either one of yall ever get a warramt in texas let me know and ill make it go away

 

Yes that is what I do. Also by the looks of it you do not have a cd/dvd drive installed ? Do you have a hdd installed there instead ?

 

Yes the hdd which is the hard drive correct? Is installed there, i have a usb external player for disc, i loaded all defaults, saved and exited and its still doing the same thing

 

One like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Caddy-CD-RO...797146?hash=item19fda7871a:g:AHsAAOSwBLlVEj8l

 

I have never seen an optical drive show up like that.
I need to go home for lunch. I will check the BIOS of my CF52 and see what it shows. I have a HDD installed where the DVD normally goes.

Joe,
Can you send me a couple photos of the sides of the computer?

 

If the HDD is in the DVD space then that is the problem.
A CF74 uses a IDE optical drive. Either they used an IDE drive or an adapter and a SATA drive.

The adapters are unreliable at best.
I do have a 100gb IDE drive at home. I do not have a CF74 caddy though.

Can you pull the HDD and send a photo?

 

It came with the computer when i bougt it, but mine looks a little different

 

Sending picture to your email now

 

Ok that's the problem. That adapter gizmo is unreliable at best.
You need a real hard drive caddy for a CF74.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Drive-...879620?hash=item43eaba3104:g:gFIAAOSwZQxW2gAg

 

Well **** man ive had the computer for over a year with no issues, now i change them ram out and it just takes a ****?

 

Another thing maybe the hdd is on its way out or the optical drive is not in the boot order. This might be the reason why it's stuck on the Panasonic boot screen...can not find W7.

 

**** man the stuff is less than a year old i just know i have to have a computer when im running warrants, asks this one has always served good, so on your honest opinion what i need to do?

 

Send me a photo of the boot order screen from the BIOS.

 

Ok heading back to hotel now, can u give me a hour

 

Take all the time you need.

 

Semt them to your email just how

 

It is listed in the boot order. So the problem is either the drive went south or the adapter / caddy went south.
Since it shows the hard drive model number, My first guess is the hard drive, but it is truly a 50/50 possibility.

Are you running any special programs? What version of Windows?
If it was my computer, I would buy the proper hard drive caddy and a solid state hard drive, as they are cheap now.
probably a total $120 investment. The solid state drive will be a lot faster and more durable.
If you are really lost, a member of the board(sadlmkr) could prepare a drive and caddy for you. When you get the setup, you just plug it in and start the computer. He does good work for a fair price.
I would do it, but I do not own a CF74 anymore.

 

man , your job really depends on the reliability reliability of your equipment ... from primers to lithium batteries .
i would make that machine as bullet-proof as is practical ... cheap investment .
if the '74 is impractical to *upgrade* , perhaps investing in another machine is in order .

the '31 has the same sized screen area , a faster processor and has a very bright led back light ...
the bright back light is important in your neck of the woods ... say serving warrants around ozona
you could upgrade from a hdd to a ssd and have a very fast bachine .
as has been alluded to , hdds are going or have gone the way of high button shoes and ddt .

a year ago the price of a '31 was much more than now .
not meaning to plug any particular person or model , but a few of the guys here do have machines for sale ...
and they are rebuilt/refurbished properly .
many of those ebay chaps don't know the difference between texas bbq and arkansas bbq when it comes to these machines ...
they think that spraying a little pledge and a wipe with a rag constitutes "refurbished" .

how is your vehicle set up comp wise ?

 

I have a few diffrent setups for vehicles depending who im working with and the location, do u have one of those laptops u are talking about? Or know where i could get one? what about price? i paid a very cheap price for this one so i wouldn't mind at least getting it running correctly as a back up but anything better im interested in for sure, let me know

 

i don't have any spares ... i just put a '30 together for a pilot friend of mine (downgrade from a '31) ... it has ccfl back lighting and the led type is much better .
virtually all manufacturers have gone to led back lighting.

as i say , i do not wish to hawk any one member's equipment ... that is against the TOS here ... and personal honor .
i am certain that one or more of the fellows here will pop a flare .

(i have served eviction papers on a pregnant gal ... not a glamorous job at times)

 

I have a CF31 mk2 and a CF19 mk4 for sale.
Talk about it in a private message if you are interested.

 

Yea your right not always fun, what does one go for im serious, i need something dependable asap, send me your email/number and lets talk later today about it

 

joe ...
shawn sent you a private message ... it is an IM through this site .

 

Still trying to figure this sight out, let me try to locate it

 

Found his email, do u want me to send it to that?

 

in the upper right corner , there is "inbox" and "alerts" ...
there should be a red number flag indicating a message or two .
hover on the "inbox" and a dropdown will happen .
click in the link .

 

Got it il , send my number to him know, just contact me this evening very busy with work

 

Ok, things are hectic here also.

 

Thanks guy, checking out a few on ebay now

 

Also i need somewhere i can order some legit ram not this crap that im told is good and find out the toughbook dosent like

 

photos sent

 

what kind of ram do you need/want ... besides it not being crapola ?

 

If you go to Kingston or to Crucial, all you have to do is type in your computer model and it gives you options to buy. Both are good name brands.

 

Check PM re: CF-74MK4......needs another letter in model. Texting seller now.
Computer, desktop dock, spare new battery, 8A power supply.

J'd

 

Here you Jeff...
Model Number : CF-74ECBAXBM
Status : DISCONTINUED
MSRP : $3,333
Description: Intel Core Duo T2500 2.0GHz (Centrino), 13.3" Touch XGA, 512MB,80GB, Intel 802.11a+b+g, DVD/CDRW, WIN XP SP2

 

Thanks but I am PM with OP re: a MK4. I was referring to that model number in the information I sent.

Thanks again,

J'd