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| **Q: The computer turns on, power LED lights up, but I have no picture or a noisy picture**\\ | **Q: The computer turns on, power LED lights up, but I have no picture or a noisy picture**\\ | ||
| **A:** This could be caused by many things, but the most common issue is that the laptop lid open/close switch is just stuck in the on position. The switch, which is located under the cover, next to the floppy drive uses a rather low-quality plastic piece that latched with the screen hinge and is designed to detect when the lid is closed, and will cut the power to the display accordingly. It engages whenever the lid is closed, and since it is near the power supply, a plastic piece inside the switch may slowly deform over time and may get stuck inside the switch. The symptom you will see is a screen that will never seem to turn on when you open the lid, or will have a noisy picture, due to the switch stuck half-on. If you cannot repair the switch manually, the easiest workaround is to just disable it by removing the plastic piece entirely. This will make the screen then stay on regardless if the screen lid is open. The gallery section on the T3200SX page may be helpful to identify the switch. | **A:** This could be caused by many things, but the most common issue is that the laptop lid open/close switch is just stuck in the on position. The switch, which is located under the cover, next to the floppy drive uses a rather low-quality plastic piece that latched with the screen hinge and is designed to detect when the lid is closed, and will cut the power to the display accordingly. It engages whenever the lid is closed, and since it is near the power supply, a plastic piece inside the switch may slowly deform over time and may get stuck inside the switch. The symptom you will see is a screen that will never seem to turn on when you open the lid, or will have a noisy picture, due to the switch stuck half-on. If you cannot repair the switch manually, the easiest workaround is to just disable it by removing the plastic piece entirely. This will make the screen then stay on regardless if the screen lid is open. The gallery section on the T3200SX page may be helpful to identify the switch. | ||
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| + | ===== Additional Troubleshooting Info ===== | ||
| + | The [[toshiba_t-series_support:toshiba_t3200sx|Toshiba T3200SX portable computer]] is similar in many ways to this portable computer. Since I own the T3200SX and have dealt with it's common issues, it has an expanded troubleshooting section. You may get additional pointers on how to troubleshoot this portable computer by checking out the troubleshooting section of the [[toshiba_t-series_support:toshiba_t3200sx#troubleshooting|T3200SX page]]. | ||
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| ===== Replacement BIOS ROM chips ===== | ===== Replacement BIOS ROM chips ===== | ||
| {{ :toshiba_t-series_support:images:t3200sx-bios-chips.jpg?400|}} | {{ :toshiba_t-series_support:images:t3200sx-bios-chips.jpg?400|}} | ||
| - | I have started selling replacement BIOS ROM chips for the T3200SX that have the hard drive limitation bypassed. I can also program BIOS chips for other types of computers, but I do not currently possess a T5200 to test the BIOS chips. If you would like to help test the chips, I can program one for you and ship to your address. I will need some help identifying correct part numbers. If you're currently in need of upgrading your BIOS in order to install a different hard disk, you can then use my BIOS chip to get around any limitations you may have with your current BIOS. | + | I have started selling replacement BIOS ROM chips for the T3200SX that have the hard drive limitation bypassed. I can also program BIOS chips for other types of computers, but I do not currently possess a T5200 to test the BIOS chips. If you would like to help test the chips, I can program one for you and ship to your address for just the shipping cost. I will need some help identifying correct part numbers. If you're currently in need of upgrading your BIOS in order to install a different hard disk, you can then use my BIOS chip to get around any limitations you may have with your current BIOS. |
| For more information, [[:toshiba_t-series_support:bios_rom_chips|visit my BIOS ROM chips page]]. | For more information, [[:toshiba_t-series_support:bios_rom_chips|visit my BIOS ROM chips page]]. | ||
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