If module removed, machine won't start of course. When module resocketed, will I need a recovery, or will it just work again? (long trip coming up)
484119
Yes it will work...: as long as system isn't booted without module, there isn't new system settings, module isn't disabled in the Bios, no hardware is missing and or new hardware installed. Basically system must remain exactly the same stage as when module removed. If system is booted without module the recovery key must be submitted. Just Make sure that you never lose the recovery key.
484120
Depends on the encryption being used. If bitlocker then yes as bit locker also detects changes in the bios settings and enabling or disabling tpm chip (via removal) counts. If the chip was removed and not attempted to boot hard drive, and then put back in, shoot work as long as bios settings are the same. But if an attempt is made, it won't matter if bios is the same or not, will prompt for recovery key. I would back up your recovery in advance, then you have nothing to worry about.
1593035
To be honest, yes. But my problem was getting the machine to actually "work". It read a code off that indicated that the funtionality of the machine would no longer operate.
1684391
I'd just back up in the "Menu Tree" and try again. If that didn't work I'd Power cycle the unit to reboot it and start over. Good luck.
1009452
Just finished up with Panasonic support. The supervisor was "busy", but the rep confirmed that the VieraCast server is down and I should check back later. I got the impression that it was unplanned maintenance, and that it will be back in hours rather than minutes. Perhaps the spike of Christmas-related logins caused the crash?!
1599691
As I answer, remember... my hard drive got wiped. Make certain you switch your hard drive to "slave" status if you haven't already. Otherwise, you should be OK.
1412783
I just got off the phone with a tech support guy who walked me with great patience though download and installing new drivers, etc. Noluck. He's sending out shipping info. I inquired about whether it'll be a new machine or a repair, and he indicated that they might just fix a driver problem or replace a bad card. He seemed rather certain they wouldn't be sending a new machine.Thanks for your suggestions about the personal info. I have done a backup and can remove anything personal and restore later.
1735887
My M97 was totally dead this morning and was out of warranty so I took the back cover off. It required removing 2 screws where the additional memory card slides in (you have to remove the memory card to get to one of the screws)and I then used a small flat screwdriver and pried it apart where the two pieces come together. When it comes apart the two switches for volume and lock/unlock will fall out so remember how they came out so you can get them back in correctly. There is a power connector from the battery that is attached to the motherboard. I used a small screwdriver (Flat) to push the connector out, I slid it out and waited 1 minute and when I put it back in the machine came back to life and has been operating so far today. The reset switch didn't do it. (maybe if I held it in for a minute it would have worked but everything that I tried before I took it apart didn't bring it back to life. It was removing the power connector that did the job.
2163784
will not fix anything. run your recovery disc to restore your computer to original settings. save your files before doing recorvery. this disc is for booting up computer that has crashed and will not boot up.
148660
I would solder it back on. Any computer repair service probably has the right equipment (a solder iron) and could do it in a couple of minutes.
808093
Check your control panel to see if it's still recognized. I've noticed that it always needs to be reawakened by pressing the trigger before anything else will work, but I'm sure you've tried that. The best way to know if it's alive is by seeing if it will work with any other computers. Of course, it also has a rechargeable battery.
616080
If it were me, I would try unplugging the console module to clear and reset the entire thing. Good luck
1279289
We are having that exact problem. We contacted wolvol, but they wouldn't simply tell us whether there was a hard reset. Instead, they offered to repair it if we sent it back to them. Still not sure if that was a great idea, but we sent it (plus a$10 repair fee), now waiting to see how it turns out.
1567659
Yes just follow reinstall directions.. I did it and It works. Fine. After the motor assm..Extent the Steps all the way out. Then the motor arm all way
1412282
The start button works perfectly on my machine, haven't used many of the processing buttons, but try the reset button, and see if that works. Possibly this is a damaged product.
2022803
Power failure is not problem, unit will work when power restored without re-programimg
2238228
I couldn't find just one part. The whole assembly is inexpensive to replace. Besides, what if you replaced the main gear and another old part failed next month? You'd be back to square one and still have to replace the module.
88022
I know there is a reset if you can get back into the menu. If you can't, the only thing I know to do is to unplug the unit? Not sure about that one. Never happened to me.