Hardware And System Checklist; System Start-Up; Self Test - Toshiba T2150CD Series Manual

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:

System start-up

Self test

Power source
Password
Hotkeys
Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
CD ROM drive
Diskette drive
System Start-up
When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:
Self Test
Power Sources
Power-on Password
Self Test
To run the computer's self-test, hold down the space bar and turn on the computer. The
following will be displayed:
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Self Test . . .
Hardware 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.
Diskette
RAMDRIVE
Printer
AccuPoint
PS/2 mouse
Serial mouse
PCMCIA card
External monitor
Expanded memory