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    Satellite M40 series shutdown problem.

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by jsailorca2002, Oct 11, 2007.

  1. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    My friend has a Toshiba M40 series shutdown problem due to
    overheating. He has sent back the unit to Best Buy bout 3 times now
    and the warranty has expired. I am not sure what they have replaced (probably the motherboard). Is it possible it is the RAM or more likely the CPU is damaged and they have not replaced it. Bought a vantec cooling lapcool3 and it still didn't do the job. Any suggestion other than getting a new laptop?
     
    jsailorca2002, Oct 11, 2007
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    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Please give me some suggestions as to how to fix this problem?
    Should I replace the CPU or the RAM or could it be something else?
     
    jsailorca2002, Oct 11, 2007
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    randalle Notebook Enthusiast

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    First is to determine the part of the laptop which is getting more heat. Check the components involve on the part. Could be the CPU, HDD, or Battery, but never the memory. Memory produces a little heat only.

    Also check if the laptop cooling system clogged with dust. Overheating is also caused of improper ventilation
     
    randalle, Oct 12, 2007
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