Satellite A660 - BIOS Update Problem

Hi
I have a Satellite A660 and my battery doesn't want to charge...it sticks to 0% and when I unplug the cord, the computer shuts down. After many computers restarting and failing finally understood what the problem was. The problem was my BIOS which is Version 1.20.
When I try to install the BIOS, I always get these three errors:
BIOS Version Above 2.00
Battery Capacity more than 20%
AC is attached
Thanks for your answers.

Hi again
It seems your model is built for Canada. I could find it on the Canadian Toshiba site.
No information about revisions information of the BIOS in your model was provided though.
However, as it seems many hardware platforms are similar, however NOT always compatible, I looked at the US web which more generously provides revision information for the BIOSes and I found the BIOS which probably is similar or related to your BIOS, and there are in fact some battery-related fixes.
Have a look here: Link: [http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=2726536& rpn=PSAW3U&modelFilter=A660-BT2G22&selCategory=2756709&selFamily=1073768663#]
So this is a tricky case.
You may need to update to solve a problem with the battery but the update refuses because the battery does not have the proper energy level.
I suggest You ask your ASP / support for help with this!
BR
Tom

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