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Toshiba Satelite L20 wont boot

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Old 07-08-2008
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Toshiba Satelite L20 wont boot

I use this computer for around 2 years already. but, from 4 months ago, it started to show strange behavior.
For example if I restart it, I have to wait for 5 - 10 minutes after it shut down to boot again.

It's still looking good. However, it was solved using a cooler. If the cooler is plugged, it can be restarted immediately.

However, the problem getting worser now. I can't boot my computer without cooler plugged into the laptop. Anyone know how to solve this?
Thanks....
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Old 07-10-2008
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where exactly you connect the cooler? in USB connector?
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where exactly you connect the cooler? in USB connector?
Using USB. The computer can detect it though hasn't boot up the system.
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Old 07-10-2008
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seems like lack of 5v current. it can be overvoltage via USB-bus. or it can be faulty southbridge chip.
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Old 07-10-2008
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don't use equipment like lighters or fans, which connects to USB. it's dangerous.
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don't use equipment like lighters or fans, which connects to USB. it's dangerous.
But, I can't start the computer without it...
Any solution for this?
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Old 07-11-2008
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ah! this is the problem. i can only propose to replace southbridge chip. at least i would do this.
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Hahh?
what is it btw? where to find the chip?
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Old 07-12-2008
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phelios, if you have equipment for BGA soldering, you can replace it, but i suspect, it will be much easier for you to replace the MB.
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