Toshiba satellite L640 doesn't start up

Recently after a failed attempt to reinstall Windows 7 on my laptop, it suddenly won't get pass the initial screen (it won't even go to the BIOS). It only displays the screen "TOSHIBA leading innovation >>>" for some time and then shuts down and comes back to the same screen in an infinite loop. What could possibly have gone wrong?

Turn off your laptop, unplug all wires, remove the battery, and hold the power button for thirty seconds. Afterwards, reattach the battery and connections.
If that doesn't work, contact customer support at (800) 457-7777.
- Peter

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