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Troubleshooting
9-4
Tecra M1
If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed:
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The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or
messages except the TOSHIBA logo.
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Random characters appear on the screen, and the system does not
function normally.
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The screen displays an error message.
Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC card
and memory module connections. If the test fails again, contact your
dealer.
Power
When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet, the battery pack is
the primary power source. However, your computer has a number of
other power resources, including intelligent power supply, Real Time
Clock battery. These resources are interrelated and any one could affect
apparent power problems. This section provides check lists for AC power
and the battery. If you cannot resolve a problem after following them, the
cause could lie with another power resource. In such case, contact your
dealer.
Overheating power down
If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer
will automatically shut down.
Problem Procedure
Computer shuts
down and
DC IN
indicator blinks
orange
Leave the computer off until the computer
reaches room temperature, then turn it back on.
If the computer is still too warm, the
DC IN
indicator will continue blinking when you turn on
the power. Let it cool longer and try again.
If the computer has reached room temperature
and still does not start, or if it starts but shuts
down quickly, contact your dealer.
AC power
If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor
connected, check the
DC IN
indicator. Refer to Chapter 6,
Power and
Power-Up Modes
for more information.
