GOLDEN OLDIE   15 #1 Posted October 7, 2020 I have a Toshiba laptop. It won't switch on. Power is getting to it as little white light on. But nothing happens when I press the start button. HELP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RiffRaff   10 #2 Posted October 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, GOLDEN OLDIE said: I have a Toshiba laptop. It won't switch on. Power is getting to it as little white light on. But nothing happens when I press the start button. HELP! Had exactly the same with my Satellite 3 weeks ago. Only 6 years old, no advance warning, no clues. Bad sectors on hard disc, plus fault on main board. Which caused which, I don't know. Had it checked out - pointless to repair according to PC repair shop. Chose to buy a recon Toshiba plus newer half-tb drive, £300. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GOLDEN OLDIE Â Â 15 #3 Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks Riffraff, Where did you purchase replacement? I only need a simple laptop. Don't need state of the art or games etc. Its a minefield when I look at Currys site! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zach   234 #4 Posted October 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, GOLDEN OLDIE said: Thanks Riffraff, Where did you purchase replacement? I only need a simple laptop. Don't need state of the art or games etc. Its a minefield when I look at Currys site! Give us an idea of your budget and we can show you what we would buy. Although you don't play games, it might be worth mentioning it's main use too. It's also worth looking on John Lewis, they usually give a 2 year warranty at no extra cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GOLDEN OLDIE Â Â 15 #5 Posted October 7, 2020 Last time I spoke to Currys they recommended a HP 14 AMD Ryzen 3. At the time, ages ago it was 299. Just looked and cant see it now. The prices are now more than that but I was told it was sufficient for my needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Wallace*   333 #6 Posted October 7, 2020 2 hours ago, GOLDEN OLDIE said: I have a Toshiba laptop. It won't switch on. Power is getting to it as little white light on. But nothing happens when I press the start button. HELP! Long shot but have you tried removing the battery and cleaning the contacts ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RiffRaff   10 #7 Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, GOLDEN OLDIE said: Thanks Riffraff, Where did you purchase replacement? I only need a simple laptop. Don't need state of the art or games etc. Its a minefield when I look at Currys site! Killer-Byte in Dronfield. Mine was shot, but doesn't mean yours is, by the way! Worth taking in and letting them check it out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
neeeeeeeeeek   10 #8 Posted October 7, 2020 most laptops have error codes within the lights. what model is it? and do any lights flash when you power it on?  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
fools   447 #9 Posted October 7, 2020 You haven't ascertained if it's broken yet.  hold down the power button for six seconds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
max   13 #10 Posted October 7, 2020 Is it making any beeping sounds when you press the start button and, if so, how many beeps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus   11 #11 Posted October 7, 2020 If when you remove the Battery, from the Toshiba does it still not respond when power lead applied? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ghozer   112 #12 Posted October 8, 2020 Remove battery, unplug power - hold power button for 10-15 secs... plug in power (leave battery out) and hold power button for 2/3 secs to see if it comes on... if it does, boot it up, shutdown, reinstall battery and try again.. If not, then likely other things to check Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...