Toshiba A40 Series manual Overheating power down, AC power, Problem Procedure, Its DC

Hardware and system checklist

Overheating power down

If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automati- cally enter Hibernation or Resume mode and shut down.

Problem	Procedure
Computer shuts down	Leave the computer off until the DC IN 15V
and DC IN 15V	indicator stops blinking.
indicator blinks
orange	NOTE: It is recommended to leave the computer
	off until the its interior reaches room temperature
	even though the DC IN 15V indicator stops
	blinking.
	If the computer has reached room temperature
	and still does not start, or if it starts but shuts
	down quickly, contact your dealer.
Computer shuts down	Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal
and its DC IN 15V	system. Please contact your dealer.
indicator is flashing
green

AC power

If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected, check the DC IN 15V indicator. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information.

Problem	Procedure
AC adaptor doesn’t	Check the connections. Make sure the cord is
power the computer	firmly connected to the computer and a power
(DC IN 15V indicator	outlet.
does not glow green)

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