Bios update or not.....

Dunkyboy_2

I have upgraded my laptop to 2GBs thanks to help from this forum, but the laptop started shutting down unexpectedly and refused to start up again.
So i contacted crucial.com and they said all i need to do is update the BIOS and all will be well again.
I have had to put the original memory back in to get the laptop to work again.
Crucial.com said it was a little update and nothing to worry about, but since then i have read that doing this bios thing is risky and could permanatley damage the motherboard :eek: .
Can anyone advise me on this, has anyone done this before,

thanks.

Donnie

I've done it a couple of times without problem. You do need to do your research and be sure that everything is in place before you begin.

Dunkyboy_2

what do you mean doing your research etc..
i have found the update from the toshiba website, and there are 2 ways of doing this, either traditional or flash.Which do you recommend..
what else do i need to do pleae.... i can't afford to ruin the laptop..

CHR15

Just follow the instructions.

Most laptops enable you to update your BIOS from within Windows making things simpler, just a few clicks.

The traditional method involved swapping floppy disks and a little knowledge of Dos commands.

Just make sure your laptop is plugged into the mains.

Disable anything not required (virus checkers, unplug from net etc) just as a little more peace of mind.


The danger is that if you lose power half way through the process, your machine will be a doorstop.

Just make sure you read the Winflash instructions completely and follow themto the letter.