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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.

Toshiba is a Japanese manufacturer of electronics, computers and other goods. This tag should be used if your question is about configuring, modifying or otherwise using Toshiba-branded laptops, including Satellite, Qosimo, Protégé, Tecra, Kira and other makes and models.

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Toshiba Laptop shuts down after 30 seconds

When I start my laptop it boots up but after exactly 30 seconds it makes a "click" sound and shuts down. Here are some tests I have performed: 1) changed my RAM memory -> nothing changed 2) checked my hard drive for errors ->…
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How do I use my 'volume control' buttons which are located on the same buttons as the 4 and 5? I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop/notebook

Yeah, just wondering how to use the volume control, I've tried holding down the shift button but that just gives me the dollar sign or the percentage sign, I'm not sure what else to do... Please help, it's not so much urgent, but it's annoying
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How can I obtain a recovery DVD for a Toshiba notebook, sold in Europe?

Our Toshiba notebook, bought (I think) 2015 doesn't start anymore, or rather starts into a myriad of recovery options. Recovering the system without external media does not work (we tried all options except complete reinstall). According to some…
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What is this covered bay on the side of my laptop?

I bought a Toshiba Satellite c50-b-14d and there's this thing on the side: What is that outline? I know it's not a optical disc drive even though it's displayed in the BIOS.
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How to remove Toshiba computer laptop password?

I have got a Toshiba Satellite M300 PSMS4L-03FOOC laptop which I have been using fine. Suddenly today a black screen appears, asking for a password, which has stopped me from using the computer at all. I Googled search for answers to my problem…
Connie
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What do I need to do with a new harddrive in an old laptop to get it up and running again?

I have a Toshiba Satellite A505-s6960 that I bought almost 4 years ago. I have had problems with it. Today I took it in to my computer guy. he said that the harddrive is shot and to send it to forensics it may cost 500.00 to 5000.00. Needless to say…
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Toshiba Z835-300 will not boot

My new Toshiba z835 refuses to boot. When I power it up, the Toshiba logo is displayed and immediately after on the upper left corner of the screen the word PASSWORD: is displayed. How can I fix that?
Termi Pulkas
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Toshiba Satellite L755-S5246 - Does someone have all Fkey commands for this laptop?

Does someone have all the F-key command for a Toshiba Satellite l755-s5246 laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium?
Sat
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Toshiba model and serial number

I'm using Toshiba Satellite and the serial sticker is already ruined. Can someone help me know how can i find the serial and model number? I opened the battery case and turned my laptop upside down but found nothing. Help please
Cher N
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Intel TXT is preventing me updating BIOS on a Toshiba Portege Z30

I want to update my Toshiba Portege Z30-A to the latest BIOS. Having downloaded the latest BIOS from the drivers page for my exact model from the Toshiba website, when I try to run the exe file, I get an error message: Intel TXT (Trusted Execution…
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Toshiba screen pushed in and not working

I accidentally pushed the right corner of my Toshiba laptop screen in and now when I turn it on, the right hand side of the screen does not function. Is there a fix for this? -Gabe
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To use sony tv with HDMI port as Toshiba laptop screen

I want to use my tv screen as laptop display. My laptop is bit old, Toshiba satellite c640 with 2 usb ports, one vga, 2 audio jacks (one for earphone and another for microphone), and one network adapter. My tv is sony with usb ports and one HDMI…
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Cursor - Toshiba satellite - windows 8

My cursor isn't moving, I've tried the f5 key but it does nothing, the only way I can move my mouse is by holding down one of the buttons on the touchpad. I've tried restarting my computer, even taking out the battery- nothing seems to fix it. Help?
Reihley Littlefield
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TOSHIBA Satellite L505D Bios password reset procedures

TOSHIBA Satellite L505D Located the jumper/shorting terminals, shorting procedure did not work. Located the backup battery it is soldered. Has anyone confirmed temporarily disconnecting the backup battery will resolve my failed Bios reset attempts?
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How to recover hard disk partition

Laptop was slow so I tried to be smart and do factory reset. Picked the option to delete hard disk including partition without backing up. On laptop, laptop ask for system file. Don't have it. Don't know what to do please help. I bet I deleted…
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