20 Most Recent Toshiba satellite c660 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

make sure the cable connecting the display to the motherboard is seated properly. Disconnect it and reconnect it.

I do not believe you have lost your laptop. Could be several issues, but from what it sounds like may be something interfering with your current video driver. Although a fresh install of your OS (operating system) may resolve the issue, you would need to back up every important file. Do not take an image of the HDD (hard disk drive) as the current drivers would also be reused. You can also simply attempt to dump the current video driver and allow the OS to search for another. If you have a VGA port, you can use another monitor to test if it will stay on. If an external monitor stays on, than you have a software issue which is WAY easier than losing your entire laptop. Doesn't sound like its an over heating issue. I cannot promise these suggestions will fix your issue as I dont know which OS you are using, but if its Windows, you should be able to fix it rather easily.

The Problem> Sound: Placing the mouse pointer over the ICON to the lower right of your screen should indicate the percentage of Volume your speakers are adjusted for. Right click and you get the Open Volume Mixer section. The playback devices can be your computer speakers or a separate headset with microphone. Here you can make adjustments accordingly. At the bottom are Volume Control Options that allow you to increase or decrease the audio reception. Generally, when you insert an external Headphone with Microphone into the sound port in; an automatic disconnect may occur preventing computer speakers from working. This is common with Laptops. If you lack sound, you may need to update the sound drivers, change cables, and/or check to see if the speakers work on another device.

Does anything ever show up on the screen at ANY point? If you shine a bright light at the screen when the computer is turned on can you see a faint image or writing?

insert a headset into the jack if the sound comes thru it,if sound comes into the jack then check speakers and get the speakers changed. if both the sound jack and the speakers does not work,check the sound ic on the mother board....

Try VLC media player. Or a different one than what you have now

Recommendations from Toshiba: Windows 7 and earlier The information below is designed to help solve your microphone not working properly. This does not cover problems related to specific programs or third-party microphone hardware and software. If your laptop microphone is not working properly, ensure it is not disabled:

1. Open the Start Menu and type "Sound" in the search field.
2. Select "Sound" from the results.
3. Select the RECORDING tab and select the desired microphone. Default microphone is Realtek High Definition Audio.
4. Click "Properties" to view and modify settings.

Reloading the sound driver may resolve this issue.

1. Open the Start Menu and type "Device Manager" in the search field. Select "Device Manager" from the results.
2. Locate and select "Sound, Video and Game Controllers."
3. Identify the sound devices.
4. Right-click on each one and select "Uninstall".
5. Reboot the computer.
6. Your drivers will automatically install. Third-party drivers may need to be reinstalled manually.

Information in the link below can also assist with adjusting microphone volume. I have included the link for the Toshiba Website support: http://www5.nohold.net/Toshiba/Loginr.aspx?pid=4&login=1&alt2=ts&usertext=Microphone%20not%20working

Check out Toshiba's troubleshooter: http://support.toshiba.com/support/troubleshootSelfService?PRDTYPE=COMPUTERS It has text and pictures. If that does not work, try plugging in the laptop and removing the battery. Sometimes a bad battery will cause start problems. If you continue to have problems, post what you have done and what has not worked.

f1 f2 f10 f12bounce on all or together ctrl alt esc John

Sorry to say that your hard dive has failed. You will need a new one. But do try this take out your HDD and drop it on the floor from about 1 foot it may unlock it put it back if it works take all of your data off and put in a new drive

Restart the computer and see if the blue light comes back on by itself. If you are still having problems visit the Toshiba support site for your country (or region). Download the webcam application compatible with your version of Windows (32 bits, 64 bits) and reinstall the application. Test it using the Start>Toshiba>Utilities>Webcam Application, or the Face recognition software. You close the running application by clicking the x at the top right corner of the application window

Restart the computer and see if the blue light comes back on by itself. If you are still having problems visit the Toshiba support site for your country (or region). Download the webcam application compatible with your version of Windows (32 bits, 64 bits) and reinstall the application. Test it using the Start>Toshiba>Utilities>Webcam Application, or the Face recognition software. You close the running application by clicking the x at the top right corner of the application window

See this video:

What operating system?

You might have open it up to check if there is any meltdown causing short circuit or check if there heat sinks of both CPU and GPU are intect with thermal paste or not.