Satellite A80 - bios update gone wrong

my A80 had a strange problem as described here : Model Content Page...



but since it's already after toshiba's warranty period, i downloaded this bios : ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.30 for Satellite A80, filename : sa80v13.exe.



since the unit stuck on the open screen asking for password (and no password installed!) i copy the file bt1013a.rom to diskette and renamed to amiboot.rom, and tried to update the bios using this method : Bios Recovery Procedures. plugged the external floppy and turned on the unit. after couple of minutes of nothing happen ( i thought ), i turned off the unit and tried to turned on again. but now, all i got is blank screen with strange beep codes, 4-5-3 beeps.



is there any way to restore my A80?

Reply 1 : Satellite A80 - bios update gone wrong

Have you tried and contact toshiba, i know it is out of warranty, but this problem is different than others. The laptop is unusable.

it's never a good idea to turn the unit off while flashing if you don't know whether or not it is done. My advise is to flash it again, and wait a bit longer. If that doesn't work you have to disassemble the laptop and take out the battery. Try to find the reset button if there is one. I hope you didn't screw up your laptop by doing the recovery because , sometimes, it can go bad.

Reply 2 : Satellite A80 - bios update gone wrong

i already disassemble the laptop, the cmos battery is soldered type, tried to short it, but still stay the same ;(

Reply 3 : Satellite A80 - bios update gone wrong

stay the same mean it locks or give you the beep code.

Reply 4 : Satellite A80 - bios update gone wrong

If the batt was soldered on one side, you might lift it up slightly and shim a piece of paper underneath for 30 secs and hopefully it will reset.