Hardware and system checklist

 

 

 

Problem

Procedure

 

 

 

Computer shuts down

Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator

and DC IN indicator

stops blinking.

blinks amber

 

 

 

NOTE: It is recommended to leave the computer

 

off until the its interior reaches room temperature

 

even though the DC IN 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 indicator

system. Please contact your dealer.

is flashing green

 

 

 

 

 

AC power

If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected, check the DC IN 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 indicator does

 

outlet.

not glow green)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If

 

 

the cord is frayed or damaged, replace it. If the

 

 

terminals are soiled, wipe them with cotton or a

 

 

clean cloth.

 

If the AC adaptor still does not power the

 

computer, contact your dealer.

 

 

 

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Toshiba A60 user manual Problem Procedure, Even though the DC in indicator stops blinking