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    Satellite P100 Lost Power During Bios Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by spiralink, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. spiralink

    spiralink Newbie

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    Hi All,

    i recently upgraded the bios on my toshiba laptop i lost power, when i went
    to re-strart it, the monitor stayed black, the only thing that works
    now is the fan, i dont think a recovery disc will work, does this mean i will need to replace the Motherboard???

    regards
    John
     
    spiralink, Jan 6, 2009
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I suggest you contact Toshiba support. It may be possible for a specialist to replace the BIOS, but if it is fixed on the board then a dead BIOS means a board replacement. :(

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jan 6, 2009
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  3. Adam24367

    Adam24367 Notebook Consultant

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    How does it lose power? o_O
    I mean its got a battery right? Even if the AC Went out it should still have been running. Or...did you run the BIOS upgrade when the battery was low and it wasnt plugged im
     
    Adam24367, Jan 6, 2009
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  4. allan_huang

    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    Didn't read the warning instructions did you?
    Only way to get it fixed is to call Toshiba and tell them the situation
     
    allan_huang, Jan 6, 2009
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