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lucus · 30-08-09, 07:03 PM

hi
i have a toshiba S1800-412 which has suddenly stopped working when turned on the power light illuminates but there doesnt seem to be any life, theres nothing on the screen the hdd light doesnt flash and i even cant open the dvd rom drive.
any ideas would be greatly appreciated
regards

abbs2002 · 30-08-09, 07:19 PM

have you tried tuning it on with adapter attached/ plugged in.

lucus · 30-08-09, 08:51 PM

hi
its excactly the same with the charger plugged in all thats different is the charging light illuminates.
regards

Ebenezor · 30-08-09, 09:10 PM

Hi Lucus, Before you start thinking about replacing parts, It is worth checking your memory slots and make sure they have not come lose. this can cause the same prob you describe.
Also check the Hard drive is firmly seated.
Try starting with battery removed and mains power on.

Good Luck
Ebe

lambo · 30-08-09, 11:12 PM

could be the battery

abbs2002 · 30-08-09, 11:15 PM

Have tried the memory slots like it was mentioned??

lucus · 31-08-09, 08:40 AM

hi
i have checked the ram slots, checked the harddrive is in correctly, i have tryed without the battery in with the powercable in and its excactly the same powerlight comes on but with no life, any other ideas?

Mickha · 31-08-09, 09:04 AM

How old is the notebook? Is it still under warranty?
Are you getting any warning beeps?
Is there any sign of life at all, when you switch it on, does it sound like it's performing the memory check?
Try removing all the memory and switch on the laptop, just to see if you get a warning beep.

lucus · 31-08-09, 09:12 AM

hi
its quite old i only use it because its got a serial port which i need for libby e.t.c, wont have any waranty left, theres no beeps but when turned on it does make a sound but its more of a component sound, i reakon its coming from the floppy disk drive, but the laptop doesnt even attempt to boot i cant even upen the dvd drive when its turned on its almost like its in standby mode but not if you know what i mean.
regards

Mickha · 31-08-09, 10:33 AM

Sounds like the power isn't getting through, if it was stuck during the memory cycle then removing the memory should get some reaction.
If it was a PC I'd replace the PSU, (Power Supply Unit), but as I'm not conversant with laptops/notebooks, I'd check for a technical layout and see what kind of power distribution is used, and how easy it is to replace.

30-08-09, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
lucus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TW Posts: 408 Thanks: 80 Thanked 74 Times in 65 Posts	toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem hi i have a toshiba S1800-412 which has suddenly stopped working when turned on the power light illuminates but there doesnt seem to be any life, theres nothing on the screen the hdd light doesnt flash and i even cant open the dvd rom drive. any ideas would be greatly appreciated regards

30-08-09, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
abbs2002 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London North TW Posts: 1,984 Thanks: 59 Thanked 498 Times in 448 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem have you tried tuning it on with adapter attached/ plugged in. __________________ If you don’t succeed at first try & try again, you’ll get there

30-08-09, 08:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
lucus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TW Posts: 408 Thanks: 80 Thanked 74 Times in 65 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem hi its excactly the same with the charger plugged in all thats different is the charging light illuminates. regards

30-08-09, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ebenezor Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 62 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem Hi Lucus, Before you start thinking about replacing parts, It is worth checking your memory slots and make sure they have not come lose. this can cause the same prob you describe. Also check the Hard drive is firmly seated. Try starting with battery removed and mains power on. Good Luck Ebe

30-08-09, 11:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
lambo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dublin, IRL Posts: 889 Thanks: 176 Thanked 89 Times in 83 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem could be the battery

30-08-09, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
abbs2002 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London North TW Posts: 1,984 Thanks: 59 Thanked 498 Times in 448 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem Have tried the memory slots like it was mentioned?? __________________ If you don’t succeed at first try & try again, you’ll get there

31-08-09, 08:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
lucus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TW Posts: 408 Thanks: 80 Thanked 74 Times in 65 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem hi i have checked the ram slots, checked the harddrive is in correctly, i have tryed without the battery in with the powercable in and its excactly the same powerlight comes on but with no life, any other ideas?

31-08-09, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem How old is the notebook? Is it still under warranty? Are you getting any warning beeps? Is there any sign of life at all, when you switch it on, does it sound like it's performing the memory check? Try removing all the memory and switch on the laptop, just to see if you get a warning beep.

31-08-09, 09:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
lucus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TW Posts: 408 Thanks: 80 Thanked 74 Times in 65 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem hi its quite old i only use it because its got a serial port which i need for libby e.t.c, wont have any waranty left, theres no beeps but when turned on it does make a sound but its more of a component sound, i reakon its coming from the floppy disk drive, but the laptop doesnt even attempt to boot i cant even upen the dvd drive when its turned on its almost like its in standby mode but not if you know what i mean. regards

31-08-09, 10:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: toshiba S1800-412 laptop problem Sounds like the power isn't getting through, if it was stuck during the memory cycle then removing the memory should get some reaction. If it was a PC I'd replace the PSU, (Power Supply Unit), but as I'm not conversant with laptops/notebooks, I'd check for a technical layout and see what kind of power distribution is used, and how easy it is to replace.

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