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    A100 intermittentlly rebooting

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by fininho1, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. fininho1

    fininho1 Newbie

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    Hi
    I've a A 100 that reboots every time it doesn't let me install windows.
    Could it be RAM problem?
     
    fininho1, Mar 25, 2011
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    Does it reboot when you try to install a OS or what? Give us more information please.
     
    tuηay, Mar 26, 2011
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    fininho1 Newbie

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    Hi.
    Even doing nothing past some minutes it reboots.
    I've updated bios to 6.00 same problem.
    I'am going to try new mem and clean cpu cooler system
    Thanks
     
    fininho1, Mar 27, 2011
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  4. wlachan

    wlachan Notebook Guru

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    You can test ram with memtest86+.
     
    wlachan, Mar 28, 2011
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    Try that yes. And clean out the dust from vents etc.
    He said that laptop is rebooting after few seconds of use :D :D
     
    tuηay, Mar 28, 2011
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    wlachan Notebook Guru

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    I think overheating is the most likely cause as the heatsink is probably filled with dust. I would just tear everything down, clean and reinstall the heatsink.
     
    wlachan, Mar 28, 2011
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    I've also think that. But the thing is, if it is a overheat problem, the laptop would not boot up again untill it is cool. I do not if it does or not but it has not been said anything about it..
     
    tuηay, Mar 28, 2011
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