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    Tohsiba Satellite Pro L300D Bios Update (Has anyone actually found Toshiba's Bios updates)

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by ARom, Nov 12, 2008.

  1. ARom

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    I'm trying to update the bios for my Toshiba Satellite Pro L300D-01Q - PSLC0C-01Q08C, has anyone found them? For this particular laptop? :confused:
     
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    Well, it's strange, my receipt, and underneath the notebook actually says Pro. But their drivers have it classified as just the Satellite.... but yeah, it's the only one without a bios update it seems.
     
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    Yeah, the Toshiba Canada website is so old, let me check the US site for you.
     
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    They don't have the same model codes, but I think that if you find the one for your specific chipset it should be fine, right?
     
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    No'p.

    I tried the similar chipset (L300D- random###) on the U.S & U.K websites but none of them work. Vista tells me that the files cannot be identified for the update to work.
     
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    I wouldn't do that. If you can't verify that the specific model number is applicable for a BIOS update, then you shouldn't update as it would risk bricking the laptop. (Though most updates have detection mechanisms nowadays, it's still the wisest course.)

    I was reading your thread about the RAM issue ARom. I think you should give Toshiba support a call and ask them about the issue, as well as if there is a BIOS update available. I know calling tech support is never fun, but it may be an issue they are aware of but haven't yet provided self-fixing options.
     
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    I emailed futurshop, and I'll give Toshiba a call tomorrow. Thanks guys.
     
    ARom, Nov 12, 2008
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