20 Most Recent Toshiba Satellite A135-S2266 Notebook - Page 2 Questions & Answers

You can't bypass it, but you can reset the BIOS password. To reset the BIOS password read the information from this link. I would recommend trying Hiren's Boot CD first, and use Kill CMOS from the CD to wipe the BIOS.

To reset the BIOS password read the information from this link.

In case of your laptop the easiest method would be using software from Hiren's Boot CD as it's pretty hard to open it up and reach for the CMOS battery or the jumper.

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There are two ways. One is to type the old one in (yup I know if you had that you would have already) or take it to a tech with proof of ownership. The override or reset is a trade secret kind of thing as the password is considered part of the anti theft stuff so you need to prove it belongs to you so the shop can't be accused of handling stolen goods. Real pain in the **** for you but unfortunately thats the way this gets handled. Unless the shop is certified with Toshiba or the tech has enough experience they won't be able to reset it for you.The actual reset depnds on the bios version and only takes a few minutes so they may not charge if it is a Toshiba shop.

You can reset the BIOS by pressing the F9 key in the BIOS window. May I know the reason for resetting the BIOS? Please elaborate the issue in detail so that I can provide the clear resolution

if your windows xp

Try tapping F8 at startup, and from the list of startup selections, select Safe Mode by using UP Arrow Key to go there > then hit Enter.

Try a System Restore once there, to pick a Restore Point before your problem..

Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > pick a different time > Next > etc

or

try inserting your windows xp dvd and boot the dvd

then repair the windows by pressing r button in the setup screen which will take you to the command prompt

choose the windows xp drive by pressing 1 and enter

then type fixboot and press enter

then

fixmbr

then try chkdsk once .

hope it could help you out

battery is under keyborad.

Try reinserting the RAM into the RAM slots. If you have two RAMs inserted, try switching slots. The RAM can be loose from its slot when moving around frequently.

You probably just need a driver for your WiFi card. Identify what it is and download driver.

I found ALL the drivers here.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=1596140&rpn=PSAD6U&modelFilter=A135-S2266&selCategory=3&selFamily=1073768663

Hello,
Might be the issue with RAM.On the bottomof the notebook there will be RAM compartment just open it and try to refix the RAM.If issue still remains you might need to change the module.


Thanks

Check the ventilation, might be full of dust. If not, the fan might not be spinning causing the laptop to overheat.

If still under warranty call Toshiba and they can replace the thermal module at no cost.

Hope this helps.

remove battry and connect the charger and try it injoy

Somehow your BIOS has been password protected. This is usually done to prevent access to a computer by unauthorized persons. Ask everyone that uses this computer if they have done it and what the password is. If there's no solution that way, follow these directions to try to reset the BIOS
Satellite A100 series

1. Remove Memory Cover from base of machine
2. Release & remove right side Memory Module
3. Lift black plastic insulation
4. Locate & short PAD500 Pin 1 & 2 together
5. Power on machine while still shorting Pin 1 & 2
6. As soon as the TOSHIBA logo appears, remove short
7. If machine boots, password has been removed

Ok turn the unit over to where the RAM is open the door( Toshi in off mode) remove both rams and look for two brassy flat peices of metal. Take a paper clip and bridge the two together...woosh !
Bios is reset.. no password. replace ram correctly close the door and start laptop as normal.

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Try to put your harddrive, check on the screen if it can detect the harddrive. If it says there that ntldr is missing or if it is looking for an operating system try to install a new operating system. It like reformatting your PC.