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omega25red:
here is what you do look for the Fn key and look for the key that says num lk which should be at the top next to the F1 to F12 keys. when you find it
press and hold the Fn key and press the num lk key this should give you back alphabets good luck

@user. that will work. 95% sure so make sure you follow the instructions.

@omega25red

Yes Bro. we all help each other in anyway we can.

I have learnt alots here. I'm also benefitting.

The more you help and contribute the better you get.

something someone knew today may fade away.

constant learning would re-enforce that. even the simple ABC

some people still struggle to read in this part of the world.

simple things are always worth learning otherwise it can

cost someone. holla at you later.  

omega25red:
your system already told ya what the problem is. get a new sound card

omega25red is 100% right @ poster.

@poster what problem is it ?

What does it say to be precise. it wont

just say is not working or is bad, we need

the actually error message. correct me if am wrong

I don't think you have speaker icon on your desktop

near the clock. do you ? if you do probably

white or red across over it. What make is your

computer please XP, Windows 7 or Vista.

Good luck

@omega25red

Hello my brother. how were you ?

We have had lots of battery issues.

I just wonder lol

Regards

Deji

@aladesuyi

I'm sorry to learn you were having this problem.

This is know issue with some Toshiba laptop
especially the L300 range. Anyway here's your
diagnostics. Don't be alarm ! please follow full
instruction. This solve 80% of No display issues.

This is called ATX Reset. This will discharge static build up
Take a ballon and rob it on your hair and try picking it
up with  a piece of paper. what do you notice ?

You"ll see the ballon is picking up the paper. This the
simplest way I can explain this. Here's your diagnostics Sir/Madam


Disconnect all external devices you have.
Unplug the power adapter from the notebook.

Remove the battery from the notebook (if possible).
Press the power button and hold it for at least 15 seconds.

Reconnect the power adapter.
Do not yet reconnect the external devices, they should stay disconnected. Do not yet reseat the battery.

Switch your computer on and test if it boots normally and watch if the power LED lights up.
If the power LED still does not lights up, continue with the next steps.

Disconnect the power adapter from the notebook.
Press the power button and hold it for at least 15 seconds.

Reseat the battery. Do not reconnect the power adapter.
Switch your computer on and test.

Could you please let me know
how you get on as this re-enforce
what i already knew and to
learn more in becoming a better tec

Good luck and thanks for enquiring

@C2H5OH

Any update on the overheating issues

Good luck !

@busybody999

Hello, I'm just calling to find out how you get on
with your two dell laptop. Have you made a decision
as to replace the motherboard or to sell it
off to recover your cost. Like i said @ Busybody I can
buy this off you and use it as faulty/spare parts

I look forward hearing from you.

Regards

Deji

@Software.

I have just spent the last 5 minutes searching. None came up for windows 7

My best guess is to install vista wireless drivers should be ok for windows 7

Reason why you may ask ? I had HP 530 Vista did upgrade advisor before installing windows 7

to make sure all my drivers are compatible. did pass the test. I'm 9/10 this will be ok

follow Hp advice to install this http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=447371&prodNameId=447348&swEnvOID=2094&swLang=13&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-46095-1

After that try connecting to your wireless network. your wifi light should be (Blue) not (red)



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@C2h50H

Underclocking ? don't get what you meant.

Here's a brilliant one http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/4392/laptop_overheating_some_useful_hints.html

Good luck

@noblemuk

if on wireless network follow the advice i posted to Hassymo5

Good luck sir/Madam.

@Hissymo5

I use this with my customer's

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-troubleshoot-your-windows-xp-wireless-network-connection-problems/

Can you please make sure your wireless button is switched on

What make is your laptop

on your system tray near the clock


look for wireless symbol then view wireless networks

can you see any networks in range ?

when does it last worked ?

follow the above link if still no joy

hold down your windows logo +Pausebreak >hardware>device manage

look for network adaptor click the + sign look for wireless
adaptor name may differ depending on your laptop

right click uninstall and then at the top click action then scan for hardware changes to

reinstall or restart your notebook if you prefer. after this then try connection

do you have norton installed?

Could you please let me know
how you get on, as this re-enforce
what i already knew and to
learn more in becoming a better tec.

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@noblemuk

I'm here to assist you now.

Are you on cable or wireless connection

Please be quick in response

Thanks and good luck Sir/Madam

FL Gators:
ROTFLMAO!!!!

I feel dumb right now. . . . I just took out the charger as suggested and its back to green

Thanks

I was pleased to hear that.

I like the efforts you put
in getting those pictures.

In IT we don't call user dumb
or don't know or little about
computers rather we use the term

User error 70% of time

Ask from tecs such as blackweaver
miketronics, theseeker and others
on this forum they"ll tell you

@prommy

Try other browsers such as
http://www.apple.com/safari/

I use this myself

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@Grizzly

This is brilliant.


http://h30187.www3.hp.com/articles/viewArticle/p/courseId/13517/Laptop_PCs_basic_tro.htm

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c01297640&dlc=en


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@Busy_body

If you want to replace motherboard you"ll probably be looking around £100-£150 + labour.

Is not worth it. is up to you anyway

Good luck !

@Swithmax


Navigate to the Control Panel in Windows XP by left-clicking on Start, followed by Settings and then choosing Control Panel.

In the Control Panel window, open System.

Note: In Microsoft Windows XP, depending on how your operating system is setup, you may not see the System icon. To correct this, click on the link on the left-hand side of the Control Panel window that says Switch to Classic View.

In the System Properties window, click on the Advanced tab.

Locate the Startup and Recovery area and click on the Settings button.

In the Startup and Recovery window, locate and uncheck the check box next to Automatically restart.

Click OK in the Startup and Recovery window.

Click OK in the System Properties window.

From now on, when a problem causes a BSOD or another major error that halts the system, the PC will not automatically reboot. Rebooting manually will be necessary

can you please check no damages to the usb port and charger please

after the above turn if off please make sure is running through mains

back on then keep pressing f2 bios looks like a blue screen

if restart there then is a hardware problem if doesnt then you

have a software problem which need troubleshooting

Could you please let me know
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@tipsydude

This is brilliant.

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_have_mac_autoconnect_wifi_network.html

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how you get on, as this re-enforce
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@kruz

Turn off the laptop please back on again

keep pressing f2 bios you"ll see a blue screen

live it there for 1hr make sure laptop

is plugged to mains and see if will

turn off itself if it does then you have a hardware

problem if doesnt then is a software relaied
just a case of backing your data and restore
to factory settings. before you do that you also
have the option of taking in for a healthcheck


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@adamawa click start run then type in MRT then follow on screen instructions to
remove files such as win etc


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@Dlola

turn it off please back on

keep pressing f2 bios

look for main and IDE primary master
tell us what it says

also look for boot/ boot device priority
and make sure hard disk is set to number 1
on the list then cd/dvd should be 2nd


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@iphy42

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ProgramInfo.aspx



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@dypo

Instructions for notebooks:
Disconnect all external devices you have.
Unplug the power adapter from the notebook.
Remove the battery from the notebook (if possible).
Press the power button and hold it for at least 15 seconds.
Reconnect the power adapter.
Do not yet reconnect the external devices, they should stay disconnected. Do not yet reseat the battery.
Switch your computer on and test if it boots normally and watch if the power LED lights up.
If the power LED still does not lights up, continue with the next steps.
Disconnect the power adapter from the notebook.
Press the power button and hold it for at least 15 seconds.
Reseat the battery. Do not reconnect the power adapter.
Switch your computer on and test if it boots normally.

After that follow this brilliant link

http://www.laptops-battery.co.uk/blog/calibrate-laptop-battery/


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@AkinniNC

http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html

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bimbor:
Help! My Sony Vaio laptop is just a year old, but the battery has been giving me a lot of headache lately, it does not last more than 5 minutes when it is unplugged from the power supply mains, presently I can only use it with power, is it not too early to develop this kind of problem? pls can anybody help to diagnose what the problem could be and if possible help to get me out of it, do i have to buy a new battery pack? guys pls help.


Also my DVD drive has stopped recognising discs, i visited the microsoft support page posted here and it did not fix the problem, I was told the problem stemmed out because I upgraded my Vista Home premium to SP2. Do I have to purchase another drive? and if I purchase another drive won't the problem resurface? Guys Pls Help a brother. Thanks.

1st I'm sorry to hear this. follow this brilliant advice http://www.laptops-battery.co.uk/blog/calibrate-laptop-battery/

2nd click start, my computer can you see cd/dvd drive ? when was it last working ? does it read audio disk

If the CD-ROM will boot from a recovery CD, then this would indicate a Windows software problem instead of a CD-ROM issue. It can usually be attributed to a corrupt driver. To reinstall the drivers:

1. Go to Start>> Right click My Computer>> Properties>> Hardware>> Device Manager.

2. Expand DVD/CD-ROM Drives line item.

3. Right click on the items below and select Uninstall drive on the resulting menu.

4. Re-boot the system and Windows will automatically detect the CD-ROM drive and re-install the drivers for you.

Try a different media - some brands will just not work correctly with a given CD-ROM drive. Watch out for compatibility problems with Maxell, Memorex and Macromedia CDs.

Check for unusual noises, maybe a ticking type noise. This could indicate a cracked disk. Or, the media may not be seated correctly on the spindle.

Is the access light on?

Is the CD Clean?

Check error messages in Event Viewer. Here's how:

Go to Start>> Settings>> Control Panel>> Administrative Tools>> Computer Management (or Event Viewer)

Check your manufacturer's web site for software updates and drive updates. Check for QSI firmware updates.

For DVD - Are you trying to write to a DVD that is READ ONLY?

If all has failed, you may be faced with performing a complete Operating System Recovery or Repair (preferred).

If nothing above has worked for you, then you may need to take the drive in to a service facility for repair or replace the drive.


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Wellas14:
A friend's Toshiba laptop displays a redish tint on the screen from time to time. After a while the true colour comes back.
Then the laptop fan ocassionally start makes a grinding sound which when it happens the system hangs as long as that sound is on.
Where can i get another fan for it
Solutions please.

The laptop model is TOSHIBA SATELLITE EDTION A215-S4757.

1st screen issue- turn off please back on keep pressing f2 you"ll see a Bios screen
see if you have the same redish tint here. after connect to external monitor
and see if still the same. This is to rule out any possibilities

2nd Noisy fan-you need to take it to a technician.

I just did mine and guess is much cooler and can use it on my lap. bed
without it getting hot have also noticed air is escaping quickly

if still the same on that bios screen then you have a mechanic fault

take it to a technician Sir/Madam

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nifty:
Plz my toshiba A60 laptop wont load into windows just hangs where the bar moves under the windows logo,they said its a board problem,how can i get a board for toshiba A60 laptop nd hw much will it cost?

A good technician would often ask, when was it last working ?

Does it load pass Toshiba intouch with tomorrow

Here's your diagnostics

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

when there click start all programmes accesories system tools then system restore pick a date when it was last working
carefully follow screen instructions after restore has finish keep pressing f8 then you"ll see advanced option
pick start windows normally then test should go pass Toshiba intouch with tomorrow screen

if you are not able to get into safe mode then you have a software issues not a motherboard problem


then you need to backup your data by taking to a technician then wipe the system clean.

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FL Gators:
I'll try. . . . but I dnt think the pix will help

what is the make and model ? this can be found by looking underneath the laptop

orange light indicate battery charging in progress-could be something else
best bet FL Gator try checking the manufacturer website for FAQS

When charger is disconnected lights should dissapear

when battery is flat orange light blicks continiously.

pop in to your nearest repairer and see what they suggest

Good luck !

@ FL Gators

Take the picture of your laptop
exactly how you described then post here

Good luck !

@Chrischima


HPWAMain.exe is wireless application bundled with HP computers that allows you to control different settings on the computer's wireless devices such as Bluetooth and WLAN.

Did you try to start in Safe Mode? use google to find out how to

start > Run > Msconfig >start up then look for HPWAMai untick the box

or type in Run services then look for HPWAMai right click property >stop it and then start it again

or refresh your wireless adaptor by going to device manager right click on the wifi adaptor then uinstall > ok

restart notebook then test. if you dont know how use google




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@Grizzly http://h20239.www2.hp.com/techcenter/battery/battery_ts.htm


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@Busy Body jaybee is right.