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    tecra won't start

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by dr.gj, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. dr.gj

    dr.gj Notebook Guru

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    toshiba tecra m2v s330 (out of warranty)

    i have searched this and forum and others, i have seen the question posted but did not find the answer- the problem is;

    the laptop does not start, the orange power led flashes, the flashing pattern is

    S S L S L S S S (S= short , L=long)

    i realize this is an error code, perhaps 00101000....but what does it mean?

    i will like know that before i spend for repairs.

    thanks
     
    dr.gj, Aug 1, 2009
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  2. sgilmore62

    sgilmore62 uber doomer

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    Have you tried removing the battery and power adapter then hold power button for 30 seconds?
    You can't even get boot options F12 or anything?
     
    sgilmore62, Aug 1, 2009
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    picochan Notebook Enthusiast

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    My experiences are whenever a laptop does that, the motherboard is gone. Never seen one resurrect from that state.
     
    picochan, Sep 8, 2009
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