Toshiba Tecra S1

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Have read many posts and tried what was suggested. I pulled the 2 memory modules and cleaned the contacts with an eraser. I inserted only one of the modules at a time, switching slots etc. and then powered it up each time. Once with only 1 module installed, I got the WINDOWS XP startup screen (with the moving bar below) and then the Toshiba Splash screen appeared and then the screen went blank again. Seems like the hard drive starts up and then stops. The DVD drive seems to respond with a low clicking sound. I hear a couple chirps/clicks from the hardware but no beeps whatsoever.

I'm guessing bad RAM. I will try with some new RAM later when I get some.

Since I did get the machine to sort of startup once, am I safe to assume the BIOS and Motherboard are okay ?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
 
if you get a splash screen, your mobo should be ok.
check ram with memtest 86+ booted from a cd or floppy for at least 7 passes.
A clicking hd indicates a failing hard drive. Also is your CMOS battery ok?
 
CMOS battery replacement

Is the CMOS battery readily accessible. I've taken apart many desktops but laptop teardowns are new to me.
 
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