Satellite P100 - Boot Failure after BIOS update

Hi,
I wanted to update BIOS on my Satellite P100 - (PSPADE) with latest version downloaded from Toshiba site.
Quitted all apps.
Run zip file Error Message file %path\phlahnt.sys not found.
Keyboard no longer worked Unable to shutdown even using power button.
To shutdown unplugged laptop and removed battery.
No longer boots No Message, No Beep, Nothing.
I have tried with restore CD with Power up holding F12 key but nothing.
I have also tried to power up with and without AC plugged and with and without battery but still nothing.
Plug, Battery, Leds on when power up Power and speakers leds also on
Any help? Any suggestion, any idea?
Many thanks
Nour

Hi
Hmmm what to say. Sounds not good and in my opinion it looks like you have updated the notebook with a wrong BIOS or something went wrong during the BIOS update procedure
Are you 110% sure you have used the right BIOS??
It seems you will be not able to solve this issue yourself without any additional help from notebook technician.
In most cases the BIOS must be flashed again on special way
For me its clear You have to contact the ASP to get rid of this issue
Good luck and regards

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