Toshiba equium m40x won't power up

If you tilt it to the light, do you see a faint image?

Can you connect the laptop to a external monitor and toggle the FN + F5 key to adjust monitor settings to output to the 2nd screen.

try to clean the memory the bronse pin use dry clothes or pencil eraser then put it back, if encounter same error maybe got problem with flex cable come from motherboard go to lcd panel

The memory modules are under a screwed panel on the bottom of the laptop.
Click on this link for a picture of this memory slot.
http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ramshotzs5.jpg

Here you go, any driver you need for that system.

try this link

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/ToshibaM35X/satM35X_1.htm

good luck !

Question, does it freeze while BIOS boot or operating system boot? try reinstalling operating system and or repairing (overwriting) the MBR.

Remove the power adapter and the battery. Hold the power button in for up to 60 seconds to discharge the laptop. Try starting it again.

try booting without the battery installed.

this is a laptop computer?

THis is probably a simple heating problem. if it is, you'll have to replace or otherwise repair the heatsink, and maybe the CPU as well.

In general, if this is still under warranty, your best bet is probably to just return it to toshiba for repair/replacement.

I would NOT reccomend opening the case on an in-warranty laptop.

However, in case this ISN'T a heating problem, or if you need a temporary workaround... these ideas MIGHT work. they won't be permanent solutions, though.

1. try setting your bios, and your windows settings, to the options that use the least power.  less power = less heat.

2. If you deliberatly overclocked your cpu at some point, reset it to normal speed. or even less-then-normal speed.

3.  are you certain this isn't just a power problem, or a corrupt operating system?  you might want to try reinstalling the os, and running the computer from an AC outlet, maybe even with the battery removed

Hi, it seems your experiencing a overheat issue. At least one fan inside your PC has stopped working. The PC monitors internal heat, when the PC reaches a certain temperature it will shut down & or freeze. Chances are it's the CPU fan.
Link for your model no#

http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/jsp/SUPPORTSECTION/discontinuedProductPage.do?service=UK&DISC_MODEL=0&highlightOption=5420&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&PRODUCT_ID=104113

Good luck!

Mike