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    Laptop Crashes

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Bill Clarke, Jul 19, 2009.

  1. Bill Clarke

    Bill Clarke Newbie

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    Like many others, my Toshiba A75 laptop kept shutting down (after about 5 minutes). I completely dismantled it following the "irisvista" procedure, and cleaned the heat sink (it was plugged). I think I did it right (it all went very well), but, after, it still shuts down, now after about 5 seconds. Any other thoughts other than overheating would be appreciated (maybe I missed plugging in some connector?).

    Thank you,
    Bill Clarke
     
    Bill Clarke, Jul 19, 2009
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  2. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    Try to update Windows? Im sure its one of Windows bugs... I had that problem so i reformated my VAIO.

    I cant give you an exact answer, sorry :p
     
    XxLblinkxX, Jul 19, 2009
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  3. TimBikes

    TimBikes Notebook Geek

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    Can you boot into BIOS? Is so, it is a Windows problem. If not, presumably a hardware problem.
     
    TimBikes, Aug 29, 2009
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    TabbedOut Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm not sure of your level of technical expertise, so don't be offended by the questions, if you took off the heatsink did you remove the old thermal compound and replace it? Did you unplug a fan and forget to plug it back in?
     
    TabbedOut, Aug 29, 2009
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