Questions tagged [toshiba-laptop]
A range of laptops by Toshiba. Use this tag if your question is about configuring, modifying or otherwise using Toshiba-branded laptops.
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Bypass BIOS password set by faulty Toshiba firmware on Satellite A55-S1065 laptop?
I want to rescue this 7 year old laptop that has been crippled by a glitch in its BIOS:
'A "Password =" prompt may be displayed when the computer is turned on, even though no power-on password has ...
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is that possible to use lower amperage ac adapter for my laptop? [duplicate]
I have Toshiba satellite l505 laptop and the ac-adapter is damaged. i found new adapter but it's output is 19v 3.4a and the output for the laptop is 19v 4.7a. is that safe to use the lower voltage?
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What limits my laptop on upgrading RAM at 8GB?
I have a Toshiba Portege M780-S7240. It's an i7, 64-bit and currently has 4GB RAM. I'd like to upgrade to 16GB. (If it matters, I'm running 64-bit Ubuntu.)
I checked with a RAM vendor who said it ...
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Can a faulty battery cause a laptop to crash?
After replacing a blown out motherboard, my Toshiba Satellite C600 is still malfunctioning lately:
BSODs.
Distorted graphics, and freezes.
Sudden shutdowns.
After removing the battery and doing a re-...
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How can I install Microsoft Bluetooth Stack on my laptop?
The Toshiba Bluetooth Stack is giving me a hard time to manage and I want to switch to Microsoft's. My netbook uses Microsoft's and I am fine with it. How can I install it on my laptop? I followed ...
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Attempting to recover Windows 7 on my Toshiba Laptop
One day my computer was working fine and the next it won't boot properly.
System Specs:
Toshiba Satellite T235D-S1345RD (Laptop)
Windows 7 x64
BIOS 1.7
4GB RAM
I have gotten the computer booted ...
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Access BIOS on Toshiba Satellite C55-A?
I have a Toshiba Satellite C55-A with Windows 8.1 Pro under UEFI. It originally came with Windows 8. But now the problem is I received Error Code 0x00000e9 and "Your PC needs to be repaired."
Well I ...
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How do I access the BIOS after setting a Supervisor User password on my Toshiba Tecra A10?
I've set a supervisor password on a Tecra A10 laptop, but now I can't choose the boot device or enter the BIOS as supervisor.
I do know the supervisor password however I don't get the prompt to ...
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Laptop turns on then off after 9secs
I've a laptop here that when turned on powers off after about 9 secs (before video is initialized). I was thinking it was overheating BUT this is what's really odd: if I hold down a key on the ...
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Which RAM is faster (or, is Crucial's Memory Advisor giving non-optimal advice)?
In general, if a PC's motherboard is only specified for RAM up to a given core speed x, will that PC be faster with:
RAM of latency y capable of running at a maximum core speed >x or
RAM of ...
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What information should I save from an inherited laptop before reformatting?
I inherited a Toshiba Portege R500-S5008X from my supervisor and would like to reformat it and reinstall Windows XP before starting to use it. I eventually found Toshiba's support pages that list ...
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What exactly is a PCI-ISA card?
So I got my brand new laptop in for repair, the second time already. They first replaced the system board and returned it to me... Still not working... Now it's been brought in for a second time and ...
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Toshiba Laptop doesn't charge whilst the laptop is in use
I have a Toshiba laptop that charges while it is off - it charges normally, the battery LED shows orange (charging) as per normal.
However when the charger is plugged in and laptop is on, the power ...
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Toshiba laptop won't boot with third-party laptop battery?
I recently purchased a new third-party battery for my Toshiba M700 tablet/laptop. The battery fits fine and the tablet detects and charges it, but when I try to boot up all I get is the Toshiba logo ...
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Want to clear my BIOS password on Toshiba Portege M200
First: I know my BIOS password - but there is no option to remove it in the BIOS (or I don't see it)
I can enter the BIOS (v1.40, the newest 1,80 had some problems with upscaling my processor), it ...
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