I just got a Toshiba Satellite C650. The Touchpad is driving me nuts! I did something, have no idea what, and now everything on the page is so small I can't even read it. I can not figure out how to make the page big again. Some sort of spinning motion? I don't know.... Please help?!

according to the maker there is no C555t
a c55t-1234 (note the vast submodels not stated by you....1233 is m fact sub number what is yours?
but is kinda off topic but gee, wrong model stated out of the gate.
Ok what update is running, we cant see your screen
1: tell all words on screen and logo's
2: post photo of failing screen

sorry we can not guess WHAT is updating
good luck. for sure.

Groan?

Cooling fan, or harddrive.

Only two movable parts, besides the optical drive. (CD/DVD drive)

I suspect the cooling fan. Why?
Inside your laptop is a Processor. It, like the other hardware components inside, are cooled by air. That little fan is all that pushes air through the laptop.

Here, let me use a Toshiba Satellite C650 series of Notebook PC, as an example,

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-C650-C655/disassemble-toshiba-laptop-3.htm

Scroll the page down, click on the photo next to Step 22.
Here you see the TOP of the cooling fan.

Close the photo. Scroll the page down, and click on the photo next to Step 24.

Fan Assembly removed.

That fan sits in bronze bushings. The bushings look like thick tubes, and the fan's shaft sits in those bushings. (One one top, one on bottom)

After time the bushings wear out. This allows the fan to c-ock over to one side. Plus makes a groaning sound.

Solution?
Replace the Fan Assembly.

One example,

http://www.laptopking.com/kingpartdetails.asp?ref=1443&category=fan

Now, am I stating that THIS is the problem?
NO.
I am stating this is the first place to start.

If the laptop is dirty inside, it is almost a sure bet that this is the problem.

Why?
Because if the fan bearings are dry, and worn out, the fan will not operate as it should. It will spin slower than it should, and may have periods where it just stops altogether.

This allows the Processor to overheat. When a Processor overheats it turns off. (BIOS turns it off)
This is a fail safe feature built-in. Keeps the Processor from burning up.

No Processor operating, no computer.

Want to replace the Fan Assembly yourself? No prob! Doesn't take a rocket scientist. (Sorry Gort)
HOWEVER, there is a PROPER procedure. Post back in a Comment, that you want to replace it yourself, and I will guide you.

{Plus you will be cleaning out the inside of that laptop }

Regards,
joecoolvette

[ Article first page,
(Page numbers are at the Top, and Bottom of the page, in white.
Page1 :: Page2 :: Page3 :: Find another model )

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-C650-C655/disassemble-toshiba-laptop-1.htm

Buy the battery off ebay.

http://www.ebay.com

When the site comes up just put in Toshiba Satellite C650 battery.

http://www.tim.id.au/blog/tims-laptop-service-manuals/#toc-toshiba

11th heading down - Satellite A10. (A10 in Blue)
Go down to the second line, (Begins with A350D in blue), and click on -

C650. (You can also click on C655D )

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-C650-C655/disassemble-toshiba-laptop-1.htm

Now what is the problem? Post in a Comment.

If you don't have the experience on disassembly the Toshiba Satellite c650 c655 laptop, we suggest you refer to the official maintenance manual firstly if you have. Here we provide a universal instruction for the reference, some steps may be not the same. If you need a detailed guide or manual, please contact us, we will email you if we have.
1. Please turn off your Toshiba Satellite c650 c655 laptop, disconnect the power adapter and remove the toshiba satellite c650 c655 battery.
2. Turn the laptop over. Remove the screws (may not exist) that hold the Toshiba Satellite c650 c655 hinges on the back of the computer.
3. Remove all the screws (may not exist) that hold the keyboard and keyboard bezel in place, then gently pry keyboard bezel using a flat head screwdriver. Lift the keyboard and unplug the keyboard cable from the motherboard to remove the keyboard. Now, you will see the toshiba c650 c655 laptop fan
4. Detach both hinge covers using your fingers. Unscrew the screws securing the Toshiba Satellite c650 c655 hinges to the laptop base.
5. Locate the screws on the LCD, pry the rubber screw seals using a flat-head screwdriver. Unscrew the screws attached under the seals. Remove the screen bezel.
6. Remove the screws securing the hinges d to the Toshiba Satellite c650 c655 LCD.
7. Now, you can remove the old Toshiba Satellite c650 c655 Hinges by sliding them out. Insert the new hinges in their correct place. Reverse the above procedure to assemble the laptop.

Hi,
Please visit http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp?nav=Communicate

Select the Downloads






This is how you need to select your model number and then select the operating system you have in your system.

Then you will get a list of drivers for your laptop.

Regards
Anand Sachan

DOWNLOAD SOUND DRIVE TOSHIBA LAPTOP SATLLITE PRO C650 MODLE PSC11G 003001

next to the F1 key and the windows key (2nd upper key and second to last key) are two screws, usually under some covering. unscrew and lift top edge of the keyboard towards the trackpad to lay face down. Undo the wire ribbon by lifting the grey or brown tabs and remove ribbon and keyboard. Then install the new keyboard by inserting the ribbon on the place. Lock down with the tabs and put the plastic prongs (close to the space bar) into the laptop body first, and then close keyboard onto the final position. screw back in and thats all. [email protected] for any additional questions.

Have you looked at the Device Manager to see if there's a problem with the touchpad?

Start -> Control Panel -> System -> click on Hardware tab -> click on Device Manager button. Do you see anything that indicates a problem with the touchpad?

Also, you might want to check the BIOS to see that the touchpad is still enabled. I doubt that this setting would have changed, but it's worth checking. When you boot the computer you should see a message that says something like: "To enter setup press XXX" where XXX is the delete key or some other key. Once you're in the BIOS poke around to see if you can find the settings for the Touchpad. Different manufacturers use different BIOS' so I cannot tell you exactly where to look.

Good luck.

press and hold fn and press f11.it sounds like you activated the sticky keys