Hardware And System Checklist - Toshiba Satellite M40X-119 User Manual

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Hardware

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:
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System start-up
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Self test
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Power
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Overheating power down
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AC Power
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Battery
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Password
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Keyboard
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LCD panel
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Hard disk drive
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Memory cards
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Wireless LAN
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CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
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Real Time Clock
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The problems may be caused by your software.
If you cannot load a software package, the media
may be damaged or the program might be
corrupted. Try loading another copy of the
software.
If an error message appears while you are using
a software package, check the software
documentation. These documents usually include
a problem solving section or a summary of error
messages.
Next, check any error messages in the OS
documentation.
If you cannot find a software problem, check your
hardware. First run through the items in the
preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot
correct the problem, try to identify the source.
The next section provides checklists for individual
components and peripherals.
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PC Card
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Printer
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Monitor
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Sound system
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Pointing device
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USB
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LAN
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Standby/Hibernation
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Memory expansion
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Modem
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i.LINK (IEEE1394)
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DVD Super Multi drive
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Diskette drive
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