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    Need help with my Satellite M45-S355

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Bigzavs, Jan 3, 2008.

  1. Bigzavs

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    hey guys, i just got a M45-S355 from my brother, it had been sitting up in his closet for over a year, well it needed a new screen and it needed to be charged something desperate. well i got a new screen and i let it sit on a charger for a while. when i went to go turn it on, when i first push the power button, it lights up in an orange color, then turns off. then the button will light back up in a blue color, and i can hear the computer trying to turn on but then it stops and the power goes back off. im not computer inclined (i work on cars), so i really dont know whats going on with it, and any help would be appreciated. thanks guys
     
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    no one has any advice on this? i need this laptop to work for tuning my car
     
    Bigzavs, Jan 4, 2008
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    Hello
    My question for you is, and I'm not trying to sound like a wise guy, but are you sure it worked in the first place?

    Steve
     
    RipIT, Jan 5, 2008
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    my brother said it was working after he fixed it for a guy, the guy just never paid him for it. he was telling me the BIOS needed to be re-flashed or something like that
     
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    I've heard the term "flash and tattooed" you may want to check this site.
    http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1605

    You may end up having to take it in as this is an advanced procedure.
    But this very well may be your problem.
    Hope this helps.

    Steve
     
    RipIT, Jan 5, 2008
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