Hardware And System Checklist - Toshiba A5 User Manual

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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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DVD-ROM drive
System start-up
When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:
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Self Test
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Power Sources
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Power-on Password
TOSHIBA A5
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 operating
system 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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Real Time Clock
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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
Troubleshooting
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