Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware”but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules. '''Most new modules are DDR3L, so buy a matched pair and do not reuse any of the original RAM because DDR3L does not like to be mixed with 1.5V DDR3. It “works” on 1.5V compatible systems (Read: Pre Haswell/Trinity), but not well and may manage to fail POST, if it isn’t unstable.'''
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This is often due to bad/unseated RAM modules. First thing you would want to check is if the RAM is loose by removing and reinstalling both modules, and see if the issue remains. If it does, then the modules may be bad. In which case, your best bet is to buy a 2x4GB DDR3L set (these will downgrade to 1.5V, and also run at 1.35V on capable computers). Normal "1,5V DDR3" just is not available, or it costs more today. This will often solve the problem.
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If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery to clear out any bad CMOS settings preventing it from booting. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, but generally even they realized soldering the CMOS battery is stupid - thankfully this one is socketed. '''Note: Test this and check the voltage - if it’s 2.5V or below, just replace it.If it’s within 3-2.5V, I would try and reuse it.'''
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If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery to clear out any bad CMOS settings preventing it from booting. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, so bear that in mind -- you may be whipping the soldering iron out to try this. That said, even Toshiba realized how dumb this is and moved on themselves with almost all but their worst models. This one is socketed. ***Note: Test the battery while removed to see what the voltage is -- 2.6-2.8V is often "borderline", 2.9-3V is fine. 2.5V or below is usually considered "dead" and should be replaced.***
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If neither fixes it, I wouldn’t spend much time on this laptop and scrap it. Since you did get it as an abandoned machine, it may already be BER which is why they left it behind when they moved.
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If neither of these fix it, I wouldn’t spend much time on this laptop and just scrap it due to how you got it. Since you did get it as an abandoned machine, it may already be BER which is why they left it behind when they moved so be prepared for the worst.
Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules. '''Most new modules are DDR3L, so buy a matched pair and do not reuse any of the original RAM because DDR3L does not like to be mixed with 1.5V DDR3. It “works” on 1.5V compatible systems (Read: Pre Haswell/Trinity), but not well.'''
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Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules. '''Most new modules are DDR3L, so buy a matched pair and do not reuse any of the original RAM because DDR3L does not like to be mixed with 1.5V DDR3. It “works” on 1.5V compatible systems (Read: Pre Haswell/Trinity), but not well and may manage to fail POST, if it isn’t unstable.'''
If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery to clear out any bad CMOS settings preventing it from booting. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, but generally even they realized soldering the CMOS battery is stupid - thankfully this one is socketed. '''Note: Test this and check the voltage - if it’s 2.5V or below, just replace it. If it’s within 3-2.5V, I would try and reuse it.'''
If neither fixes it, I wouldn’t spend much time on this laptop and scrap it. Since you did get it as an abandoned machine, it may already be BER which is why they left it behind when they moved.
Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules. '''Most new modules are DDR3L, so buy a matched pair and do not reuse any of the original RAM because DDR3L does not like to be mixed with 1.5V DDR3.'''
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Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules. '''Most new modules are DDR3L, so buy a matched pair and do not reuse any of the original RAM because DDR3L does not like to be mixed with 1.5V DDR3. It “works” on 1.5V compatible systems (Read: Pre Haswell/Trinity), but not well.'''
If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery to clear out any bad CMOS settings preventing it from booting. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, but generally even they realized soldering the CMOS battery is stupid - thankfully this one is socketed. '''Note: Test this and check the voltage - if it’s 2.5V or below, just replace it. If it’s within 3-2.5V, I would try and reuse it.'''
If neither fixes it, I wouldn’t spend much time on this laptop and scrap it. Since you did get it as an abandoned machine, it may already be BER which is why they left it behind when they moved.
Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules. Most new modules are DDR3L, so buy a matched pair and do not reuse any of the original RAM because DDR3L does not like to be mixed with 1.5V DDR3.
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Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules. '''Most new modules are DDR3L, so buy a matched pair and do not reuse any of the original RAM because DDR3L does not like to be mixed with 1.5V DDR3.'''
If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery to clear out any bad CMOS settings preventing it from booting. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, but generally even they realized soldering the CMOS battery is stupid - thankfully this one is socketed. '''Note: Test this and check the voltage - if it’s 2.5V or below, just replace it. If it’s within 3-2.5V, I would try and reuse it.'''
If neither fixes it, I wouldn’t spend much time on this laptop and scrap it. Since you did get it as an abandoned machine, it may already be BER which is why they left it behind when they moved.
Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules.
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Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules. Most new modules are DDR3L, so buy a matched pair and do not reuse any of the original RAM because DDR3L does not like to be mixed with 1.5V DDR3.
If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery to clear out any bad CMOS settings preventing it from booting. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, but generally even they realized soldering the CMOS battery is stupid - thankfully this one is socketed. '''Note: Test this and check the voltage - if it’s 2.5V or below, just replace it. If it’s within 3-2.5V, I would try and reuse it.'''
If neither fixes it, I wouldn’t spend much time on this laptop and scrap it. Since you did get it as an abandoned machine, it may already be BER which is why they left it behind when they moved.
Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules.
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If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery - providing it isn’t soldered. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, but generally even they realized soldering the CMOS battery is stupid. What may be causing it is a CMOS RAM corruption you can resolve by removing the battery and reinstalling, or replacing it.
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If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery to clear out any bad CMOS settings preventing it from booting. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, but generally even they realized soldering the CMOS battery is stupid - thankfully this one is socketed. '''Note: Test this and check the voltage - if it’s 2.5V or below, just replace it. If it’s within 3-2.5V, I would try and reuse it.'''
If neither fixes it, I wouldn’t spend much time on this laptop and scrap it. Since you did get it as an abandoned machine, it may already be BER which is why they left it behind when they moved.
Check if the RAM has an issue on this machine, and try swapping it. These can use normal 1.5V DDR3 or PC3L (DDR3L) 1.35V RAM, so you have a choice since Ivy Bridge is “DDR3L Aware” but is likely to run at the 1.5V operational voltage. More often than not, boot issues like this are due to bad RAM modules.
If that doesn’t fix it, try to remove the CMOS battery - providing it isn’t soldered. Some of the cheaper Toshibas may have this soldered, but generally even they realized soldering the CMOS battery is stupid. What may be causing it is a CMOS RAM corruption you can resolve by removing the battery and reinstalling, or replacing it.
If neither fixes it, I wouldn’t spend much time on this laptop and scrap it. Since you did get it as an abandoned machine, it may already be BER which is why they left it behind when they moved.