Posted on Jul 07, 2017

Toshiba Portege Tablet running Vista, locks up and fan runs noisy

I didn't have this problem with an older version of Windows. It happens EVERY time I try to use it on battery power, within 10-20 seconds from start-up. If I keep it plugged in, I can usually avoid it, except sometimes when it should be going to "sleep". The only way to stop the noisy, fast, hot fan is to flip the power switch to reboot.
It drives me crazy to have a laptop that I can't use without the power cord plugged in!

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ExpressFiX

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Posted on Dec 29, 2007

SOURCE: Portege 3500

Hi

You can obtain the Recovery disk from Toshiba. Toshiba hotline number 1-800-457-7777 (US) 0844 800 6020 (UK). You need to provide your computer's part number correct to get the matching recovery disk. Usually they charges $39.95 including shipping to your address in US. Alternately you can go to http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/generic_content.jsp?service=UK&ID=Support_Homepage_uk

Good Luck

Anonymous

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Posted on May 17, 2008

SOURCE: Soundcard driver for Toshiba Tecra M4-PTM40A Tablet.

The XP SP2 driver should work. http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_dtlViewDL.jsp?soid=980401&moid=893054&rpn=PTM42U&BV_SessionID=@@@@0801357951.1210987874@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccceadeedmeimgicgfkceghdgngdgmn.0&ct=DL&all_docs=false

Anonymous

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Posted on Sep 24, 2008

SOURCE: toshiba M400 tablet wont start

I think it might be the systemboard here.. but I strongly don't advise taking it apart yourself unless you know how because it can be tricky and you must be grounded

Brett McGuigan

258 Answers
Posted on Dec 30, 2008

SOURCE: Recovery CD

ok you wouldn't have been supplied a recovery cd, you have to create it, to create one have 2 blank dvd discs ready and go to start menu and select help type in a search for recovery cd, this will explain how to create one....if your computer won't load into windows you will have to re-install windows again, cheers, any other probs please get back to me.

Brett.

Roshan Rijal

361 Answers
Posted on Jun 13, 2009

SOURCE: Touch Screen not working or Pen?

in my opinon. you should be re instal this touch pad driver.

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