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Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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24-Aug-2011 21:00
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So when you attempt to boot the laptop, you're met with the same plain black screen, and a flashing grey underscore - after which you may get a glimpse of the normal Toshiba boot screen.
This is only a glimpse, however, and the laptop quickly flicks back to the black screen then to the boot menu.
There had been a screen about boot failure but not in recent attempt at reboots. It's just gone straight to the boot menu.
Before this happened, my laptop was functioning relatively normally, barring that it was freezing up - the reason I switched it off in the first place. When I tried to reboot, all of this happened.
The HDD/SSD is suddenly missing too? (where there had been something there before and I'd tried to boot it from that and the CD/DVD (TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633C) is still there though I can't get the laptop to boot from this either.
Basically, I'm stumped. My technical abilities don't really extend beyond basic system restores and I've no idea what's happening.
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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24-Aug-2011 22:28
in response to: Blue_th
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Not too long after posting this, laptop began to boot, though still isn't working.
Now stuck in a loop.
Two option given are "Start windows normally" and, the suggested option "Launch Windows repair"
However, this leads to it being effectively stuck on a plain screen, with seemingly little "repair" activity going on. Starting windows normally makes the laptop crash, and sends it back to the original menu.
I've attempted to restart this is safe mode, however, this lead to the laptop briefly flashing the blue screen of death, then reverting back to the launch menu.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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28-Aug-2011 22:38
in response to: Blue_th
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sure ,,, like i see alot people have same problem with SATA drivers in booting to reinstla system...so
go to BIOS (F2) ,,, and find SATA setings,,, if i remember good its in ADVANCED area,, SATA hdd change to Compatibile mode,,, and uwill be able to instal system...in my case i was try few times instal system cus i tihnk my DVD player is littte demaged.,,,, but if uchange it this will fix problem 4 u
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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31-Aug-2011 20:36
in response to: Blue_th
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Exact same problem with mine! TWICE now.
Im debating getting a refund it seems the Toshiba Satelite C660 Series is just one big pile of junk!
it loads up, trys to reformat, does nothing after that.
EDIT: tried what the replyer to the OP said, it still hasnt worked.
Message was edited by: Metallus
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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01-Sep-2011 11:19
in response to: Blue_th
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So when you attempt to boot the laptop, you're met with the same plain black screen, and a flashing grey underscore - after which you may get a glimpse of the normal Toshiba boot screen. This is only a glimpse, however, and the laptop quickly flicks back to the black screen then to the boot menu.
This is a typical sign of HDD malfunction. I think you will need to check the HDD if possible.
You can use a tool called Drive Fitness Test. This can help you to detect some errors on the HDD.
If this would not be possible because the HDD would not be recognized, then you should replace the HDD |
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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06-Sep-2011 16:14
in response to: PauPau
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THIS is not HDD failer only sata drivers failer.... instaliler cant see sata drivers so u need to change it to `visible` mode lol
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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06-Sep-2011 17:04
in response to: MzytengaM
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Some BIOS contains a SATA option: AHCI and compatible mode.
Using AHCI you have to install the SATA driver (intel storage manager).
Without the installation of SATA driver, the OS will not see the HDD.
But if you switch to compatible mode, the SATA drivers would not be necessary but in such case the HDD would run with lower performance.
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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26-Mar-2012 18:55
in response to: Blue_th
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My laptop is having the same problems and i cant fix it but its got all my work on it... what do i do ?
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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27-Mar-2012 14:53
in response to: mamps
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@qmamps
My laptop is having the same problems
Do you mean that you’ve got the flashing underscore in the left upper corner?
So I assume you read the other suggestions here?... it look like dead HDD and in such case the HDD need to be replaced.
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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07-Apr-2012 19:25
in response to: PauPau
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How much do they cost and i do not know what a HSD is ?
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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07-Apr-2012 19:27
in response to: PauPau
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How much does the HDD cost and i do not know what a HDD is ?
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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08-May-2012 15:14
in response to: mamps
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HDD is Hard Disk Drive… this is a part where all the data is stored 
The HDD price depends on the HDD you want to use. Bigger HDDs (500GB) are more expensive than a 250GB HDD.
If your notebook is covered by warranty, get in contact with Toshiba service partner in your country to get this replaced. |
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Re: Boot Failure - Satellite C660
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13-May-2012 16:58
in response to: Blue_th
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Hi all!
I've found a solution for this problem! You need just to find a compatible version of your Intel SATA AHCI controller driver! As for me this version was dated by 31/08/2011!
Latest versions of 2012 and old one of 2009 didn't work! So try to find it.I give you a link for the correct version worked in my case
Good Luck All!
Message was edited: link has been removed - wrong language |
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