Hello, I need info how to remove/clear BIOS/power ON password on Toshiba Tecra S1. Thanks for eny info. source1260@......
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Nixon Haya
nixonhaya
Sep 3, 2006 4:41 pm
Hey pal try this one i hope it will work: if you are using win2000 or winxp put a intallation disk an start the machine instead of intaling a fresh copy repair...
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Nixon Haya
nixonhaya
Sep 3, 2006 4:42 pm
Hey out there the thing which is not clear is that you did not tell us what operating system you are using now there is one thing you must understand is that...
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jp0346083
Sep 3, 2006 4:43 pm
I have a Toshiba Satellite S2450-101 laptop. The screen hinge is extremely loose and it is difficult to keep it upright. Does anyone know if there is a way for...
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Nixon Haya
nixonhaya
Sep 3, 2006 4:44 pm
Hey pal i hope this one will work.What you have not told us is that you did not tell us is whether yor comp is on network or not. any way .gif is a file...
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Ruel Novabos
ruelnov
Sep 3, 2006 6:29 pm
Thanks for your reply, but I was very clear that I could not install any OS due to this weird restart problem during OS installation. Nixon Haya...
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Chris
chris_tingay
Sep 3, 2006 7:30 pm
Some of the FX series had problems with a temp sensor under or near the CPU. Go into the BIOS and disable any temp protection/shutdown options. Some of the FX...
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Jhon Syalfiandy
jhondtech
Sep 3, 2006 11:36 pm
Hi Jennifer, It will take your time and effort to fix, so I am suggest just find the hinge replacement from ebay, it cost you less than 20 bucks, and easy to...
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jnch88
Sep 4, 2006 5:50 am
I HAVE A SONY VIAO LAPTOP PCG-V505AXP AND NEED TO REPLACE THE CD-RW/DVD DRIVE (UJDA745). CAN ANYONE ADVISE HOW TO OPEN FROM THE BACK SCREWS AND PROCEDURE FOR...
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jp0346083
Sep 4, 2006 4:18 pm
Hi Js, I just thought there was some standard procedure in tightening the screws in the hinges. This is a fairly old laptop and there isn't a huge amount about...
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jayhey69
Sep 5, 2006 4:59 am
Anyone want to take a crack at this? Is there a log file that would at least tell me what network connection the computer can't connect to (e.g. H:\)? ... in a...
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jayhey69
Sep 5, 2006 5:14 am
Read the messages in these two threads and it may provide you with some help. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Laptop_Repair/message/2480 ...
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mangoat3
Sep 6, 2006 1:50 pm
Hello, I was using my external universal battery on my laptop (19v), but then I decided to work on my other laptop which takes 16v and I forgot to switch the...
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rusty1706
Sep 6, 2006 8:35 pm
When I try to restore subject bsckup, I get a Windoz error message to the effect that "windows security is helping me by not allowing me to continue". Can...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Sep 6, 2006 8:53 pm
I don't know about PicoOutlook Express for sure, but I just worked a computer in which Outlook Express was corrupted, and Microsoft Outlook wouldn't open. I...
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Hendrik
palma_com
Sep 6, 2006 9:21 pm
Hi guys i'm a new member here n need help... can anyone give me pictures or whatever how to setting DIP switch for my laptop Presario 1400 series with model...
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imscrude
Sep 7, 2006 12:05 am
... The small white ceramic rectangular component with the siler ends to the right of the power connector (just above the black square component) is a fuse...
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Impmon
mc68020
Sep 7, 2006 11:54 pm
There is a fuse very near the power in, labelled F4, make sure it is not burned out. Other than that I can't help much there. There is no obvious sign of...
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mangoat3
Sep 8, 2006 12:05 am
... going ... Thanks, I solved the problem. It was that ceramic fuse. I went looking for one everywhere, but no one sells them. Maybe I could have found one...
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tonyw471
Sep 10, 2006 4:56 am
I have a sony vaio PCGFRV35 and just recently my F drive stopped recognizing dvd's of any description. I can still play/burn music, & data, but not dvds. Any...
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JOHN
jnch88
Sep 11, 2006 12:08 pm
I had the same problem on my SONY VIAO PCG-V505AXP. And the dvd laser len burn-out, only the cd laser len works. You have to replace a new combo drive or use...
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Russ
rhblakeman
Sep 11, 2006 4:24 pm
... Pretty sure the S1 uses the parallel loopback plug on the parallel port during power up to remove the PW, not aware of any pads/jumpers that you short on...
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Russ
rhblakeman
Sep 11, 2006 4:27 pm
New to this list and I imagine you could call me a professional laptop tech as presently I work at the Louisville Toshiba notebook depot where I general handle...
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Russ
rhblakeman
Sep 11, 2006 4:31 pm
You might try a spare known-good stick of memory first - ntfs.sys and pci.sys not found errors are many times related to bad memory. I see this regularly on...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Sep 11, 2006 4:55 pm
Hi Russ. Welcome to the group. If you will, please put a picture of the part you need in the photo section of this group's home page, and I will see if it...
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nitrodamuz
Sep 12, 2006 8:22 pm
Hello everybody. Does anyone know where i could buy the right hinge for my Dell inspiron 4000. I am currently in Nigeria. But if anybody knows the seller in...
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jerry_jfang
Sep 13, 2006 4:59 am
I got a 2-year old HP Pavillion zv5000 laptop, with Celeron 2.8GHz SL77T CPU. When I pressed power button, the two CPU fans turned on for 1-2 seconds (seems...
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Vincent
lkvee
Sep 13, 2006 5:20 am
It has a P3 CPU at 866 MHz (but a 14" LCD). I took it apart and removed that thermal tape. I cleaned the heatsink and processor die with rubbing alcohol. I...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Sep 13, 2006 5:44 am
I'd try another CPU. That is where the temp sensors and fan controllers are. Ardell Faul Computer Monitor Service Inc. Laptop Computer & Monitor Repair 10816...
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Vincent
lkvee
Sep 13, 2006 6:00 am
I'll see about replacing that CPU and report the results. What range of CPU speed can I use for this particular laptop? I've seen a 1.2 GHz Inspiron 8100...
