indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external power source.
Hardware and system checklist
This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:
Power | Fingerprint Sensor |
Keyboard | USB device |
Internal display panel | eSATA device |
Hard disk drive | Additional memory module |
Optical Disc Drive | Sound system |
ExpressCard | External monitor |
Smart Card | LAN |
Memory Media Card | Wireless LAN |
Dual Pointing Device | Bluetooth |
Power
When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery pack is the primary power source. However, your computer also has a number of other power resources, including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock (RTC) battery, all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems.
Overheating power down
If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer will automatically shuts down to prevent any damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost.
Problem | Procedure |
Computer shuts | Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator |
down and DC IN | stops blinking. It is recommended to leave the |
indicator blinks | computer off until the interior reaches room |
orange | temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops |
| blinking. |
| If the computer has reached room temperature and |
| it still does not start, or if it starts but shuts down |
| quickly, contact TOSHIBA Support. |
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Computer shuts | This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal |
down and its DC IN system - you should contact TOSHIBA Support. indicator is flashing
green
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