Can I insert HDD 160GB in Satellite U200-181

Dear Friends!
Whether I can insert HDD 160 Gb in laptop Toshiba U200-181?
Version BIOS 3.40
Thanks!

Hi
Hmmm, the snipe's comment is not 100% right.
If the HDD size is not supported the BIOS will not recognize the HDD!!!
I think you could use an HD up to 120GB but I'm not sure about the bigger sizes.
You should really test it before you will purchase one.

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I've bought "Toshiba Satellite U200-181" 2 weeks ago. Recently (2-3 days ago) Ive got problem with built-in HDD.
So the problem is that sometimes I'm getting the message "Built-in HDD ERROR" during Notebook startup. This message "Built-in HDD ERROR" appears from time to time and system stops booting from HDD, but can boot from other bootable devices. First time when message "Built-in HDD ERROR" occurred, it was accompanied by lot of strange clapper pop noise from inside of the Notebook. All other
"Built-in HDD ERROR" messages were accompanied with not so loud and strange clapper pop noise, but still with some pop sounds (not as loud as at first time).
To identify possible problems I saved S.M.A.R.T. data log (see appendix#1).
Additional information: After I've purchased the Notebook Ive made successful BIOS upgrade from version 1.40 to version 1.50 strictly according Toshiba official web-site instructions. After BIOS upgrade system worked well, no ERRORS, no faults. But 3days ago I got "Built-in HDD ERROR" message.
Any ideas? Thank you.
Appendix: #1
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This report created by Active SMART
http://www.ariolic.com/activesmart/
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S.M.A.R.T. status
Date: 2007/01/18 20:05:32
Model Name: HTS541080G9SA00
Serial number: MPBDL0XKKE3RBG
Capacity: 80.0 GB
Firmware: MB4OC60R
Drive interface: IDE
Current temperature: 35 C (95 F)
Attribute Name Threshold Value Worst Raw value
1 (01) Raw Read Error Rate 62 100 100 0
2 (02) Throughput Performance 40 100 100 0
3 (03) Spin Up Time 33 253 253 55834574849
4 (04) Start/Stop Count 0 100 100 363
5 (05) Reallocated Sectors Count 5 100 100 0
7 (07) Seek Error Rate 67 100 100 0
8 (08) Seek Time Performance 40 100 100 0
9 (09) Power-On Hours 0 100 100 194
10 (0A) Spin Retry Count 60 100 100 0
12 (0C) Device Power Cycle Count 0 100 100 256
191 (BF) G-sense Error Rate 0 100 100 0
192 (C0) Power-off Retract Count 0 100 100 5177348
193 (C1) Load/Unload Cycle Count 0 100 100 4300
194 (C2) Temperature 0 157 157 231929348131
196 (C4) Reallocation Event Count 0 100 100 0
197 (C5) Current Pending Sector Count 0 100 100 0
198 (C6) Uncorrectable Sector Count 0 100 100 0
199 (C7) UltraDMA CRC Error Count 0 200 253 0

I recommend you to contact Toshiba service partner in your country as soon as possible. The unit is new one and something like this should not happen. Explain them the situation and you will see what they can do about it.
You can also contact your local dealer and try to exchange the unit to new one.

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I have Satellite U200-181, and I use it hard, every. I want to be ready replace my battery, when it will have 400 cycles.
How can I see the quantity of battery cycles on my laptop?

You must not see this. You will see that capacity of the battery drops down and will be empty after short time. Nobody say that you will be able to use battery 400 cycles only. Maybe you will be lucky and the battery will have longer life time.
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Sorry for my English.
I have notebook Toshiba Satellite U200-181 and all documents from it (check, warranty).
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I have PC Serial No. and Challenge Code... What I need doing now? I dont want pay about 70$ for reset password... please help :)
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Please do not be mad on me but you do not understand how it works. To reset BIOS password Toshiba control center needs code given by your notebook model. After short time they send one new code back and after entering this code the BIOS password will be deleted.
Just authorized service provider in your country can contact Toshiba control center and just service will get the information back. With short words: private person like you have no chance to delete BIOS password. I hope you understand it why. If not let me know I will explain you.
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Satellite U200-181: How can I check if Trusted Platform Module is present

How can I check Trusted Platform module is present or not?

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The configuration of TPM (trusted platform module) is carried out in the BIOS setup program and this function is provided only with some models.
I dont know if the U200-181 supports this or not but you can check it yourself.
The security controller settings should be available in BIOS system Setup on the second site.
If the unit supports the TPM you should see the switch to enable or disable this security option. Usually as per default the TPM is disabled.

Satellite U200-181 - How to add extra RAM?

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Thanks in advance

changing the memory is very easy.
1. pull off the black strip above the keyboard (it just snaps in place)
2. remove the 2 screws
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I looked through this forum and found info that only UJDA765 and UJ-842
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Many beay seller advertise other models e.g. UJ-832, UJ-862 as compatibile for this model too.
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Anybody know anything about BSOD in Vista in this Model of Notebook?
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>
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is any solutions for this?

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I mean software compatibility problems.
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I have restore Win XP from Recovery Disk and upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate. After reinstalling sound drivers (which installed correctly) i have no sound in my system. All volumes maximal and not mute. It seems like program sound off (by sound jogdial pressing). But all volumes at right level and not mute.

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Satellite U200-115 - CD Rom error - can't activate the drive from windows

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I'm having some problems with my DVD rewriter drive on my Satellite U200-115.
It works very intermittently and whenever I power up the machine, the first notice I get is 'cd-rom error' even though there is no disc in the drive.
I can't activate the drive from windows either (icon in system tray).
There is the odd occassion when the drive does work in windows but this is so infrequent that I can't remember the last time (I think it was back in Nov 08).
I want to restore the system as I am getting a lot of windows file icons instead of the proper icons for images e.g. pdf, doc, etc. but am worried that the drive wont read the disc or will stop working during the recovery process.
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Do you get a CD-ROM error in Windows?
You could try to boot from a Linux boot disk. If this work it would be a software problem and not a hardware problem.
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Can I install a 2nd HDD in my Satellite P200-10C?

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Please could you recommend me a *Toshiba* SSD for my satellite U200 notebook.
It should have 120 or 128 GB.
Would it include a migration tool (e.g. Acronis) to copy my HDD (80 GB) to a new SSD?
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I assume most of SSD drives which would support the SATA controller/interface would be compatible and should work in connection with this U200 series.
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