20 Most Recent Toshiba Satellite A45-S250 Notebook - Page 3 Questions & Answers

on the back of the laptop there should be a scew that opens a lach and under there is the memory

Hello. By no means am I any kind of trained computer repair person and have no idea about changing the "bits', HOWEVER, I can think of 2 very simple things to do, either one may solve your problems. Since this "problem' developed when the computer was just sitting in a closet and not being used I would think you could fix this by tapping the F8 key while the computer is booting up. This will pause the boot and cause the OS to offer you a few choices such as 'Boot in Safe Mode", etc., etc., and "Use Last Known Good Configuration" - which is the one I would choose. Just scroll down until it is highlighted, then press enter, then it will ask you to choose your OS (operating system), highlight it and press enter then the computer will make adjustments and boot up to the last known good configuration which will most likely "fix" your problem. The only other thing I know to do is click on "Start", click on "Help & Support", click on "Undo changes to your computer with SYSTEM RESTORE", then follow the easy prompts. Depending on how much space you have alloted for 'system restore points' you may be able to choose the date you put the pc in the closet (when it had no problems)!! Either of these "fixes" are super easy yet they are powerful enough to reconfigure your setting and make your pc work again. Lots of people do not like to use System Restore but I've never understood why because I have used it a few times over the course of the last 4 to 5 years and it has miraculously "fixed" all my problems. Good Luck !!

It sounds like your screen is damaged.Look on Ebay and get the replacement..If you have no knowledge of how to do it then I would suggest a new laptop.

Your keyboard logic chip is in need of therapy.

Replacement of keyboard warranted.

Now, I thought that it might be a redesignation of your language code, but that proved not to be the case.

goto http://support.toshiba.ca/support/Download/ln_byModel.asp select satellite in the second section put hte model # and then on the bottom of your laptop usually near the COA you can get the part #

from there you will be able to get the sound driver install file you need.

try booting in safe mode and see it comes up then

I would suggest you take the laptop apart and inspect the fan, if its covered in dust, it might be unable to rotate.

yes this is a fairly easy repair and can be done at home. You will need to find a replacement fan for it though, look at the numbers from the old fan.


Let me know if you need anything else.


Thanks,
Ekse

THe shutting down is your laptop's thermal protection. It is trying to keep the CPU from being destroyed.  You should stop using it until you fix it, or you will destroy it.
The fans are not hard to replace and toshiba disassembly is fairly straight forward. Just get your #1 and #2 phillips head screw drivers and pay attention to how you take it apart.
Call Toshiba and order replacement fans for your laptop as they will not set you back very much.

You should be able to visit this link: Toshiba Download Center and select your Satellite model from the Portables section.

Hi, for what it describes the fault comes from his CD-DVD's unit, if his equipment even this one in guarantee, I recommend him near comes to the center of technical service, since you not be able to solve it without his help, do not wait more

you must check in some computer shop if they will sell for you...because some computer shop are not selling but some are....but i think try to go in Hp service center..maybe they can help you..

Have you tried deleting upper and lower filters for the device.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/EN-US/

You can also try;
Locate the cdrom.inf file and "right" click on it, chose install and reboot.
If you have SP2 installed the latest version will be in;
C:\WINDOWS\Servicepackfiles\i386

That is because either you screen is dead(test by connecting a exteral monitor) or you motherboard is dead and I have been seeing many dead motherboards as of late

Here is the Toshiba link for the Drivers for you unit:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=555703&rpn=PSA40U&modelFilter=A45-S250&selCategory=3&selFamily=1073768663&selModel=555703%7CPSA40U
copy and paste the link into your browser.
If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe
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The jack for the headphones is right next to the volume control.

Dfective OS installation. I recommend trying to reinstall the OS.

Hi,

Your concern (auto shutting down) with Toshiba could be caused by excessive power drain by some of the attached devices such as the WiFi, LAN among others. On the other hand, it could also indicate that the battery is already weak and constantly requires charging and at times eats up most of the power from the adapter leaving nothing for the motherboard to use. In some repairs I have done, switching off / or removing entirely unneeded devices correct the problem. In some instances, auto shut down is caused by dirty/clogged airducts/heatsink of the processor, failing blower/fan and/or poor ventilation.

Of course, it could not be ruled out that internal problem with the power supply/regulator to have caused the shut down. Alternately, there are some viruses and malwares that could trigger shutdowns.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

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The memory is under the keyboard on these models. Remove the plastic piece with the power button, and you will see the screws for the keyboard. Don't forget to rate me (fixya). thanks