Equium L20-197 - replacement battery

Hello.
I have noticed (at the wrong time too) that the battery life of my Toshiba Equium L20-197 has POOR battery life.
On a long charge it lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes max.
I'm looking to extend the battery life of my unit. The problem is that the More4You doesn't list any batteries for my model.
Where can I find a beter battery for my laptop? The select options for a product featur on the More4You page, doesn't list compatible batteries.
Thanks in advance.

Hi, Ive just bought one of these and its given me over three hours usage.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6809863227

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Equium L20-197 does not work anymore

May I call on you all for a bit of help on this one.
I have been given an Equium L20-197 which does not work anymore. Not having the chance to ever see it running I'm not sure on a couple of things.
It's totally dead, with the power supply connected there is no sign of life, no power light, nothing.
I know there are many things it could be.
Question is should it power up while there is no battery connected, just the power supply plugged in?
If it will then at least I can move past a battery problem, yes the battery may still be faulty but it would mean that the motherboard is probably us. If it must have a battery fitted, even a flat one then it could be the battery.
Just trying to work through it step by step.
Any help much appreciated.

Hi mate,
hehe, looks like a technician is here. :) Its a really good idea to making it step by step because every good techie acts like you. So I do, and it helped me many times.
Regarding your question: the battery must not be connected to start the machine, so if the machine wont start up even just with AC connected then you can be sure that a really serious hardware problem is present.
In such case, you can either remove everything (HDD, CDROM,etc) and try it again. You can also exchange the AC-adapter and the RAM. So, if the machine still wont start up, then contact an ASP (Authorized Service Partner) and ask for a hardware checkup/repair. That would be the last resort.
Heres a link to find the nearest ASP in your country:
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/generic_content.jsp?service=EU&ID=ASP_SUPPORT
Greetings and good luck

Equium L20-197 - memory issue

I have memory issue with L20 computer pc-world and currys are selling the L20 with following spec 256mb main memory and 128mb video memory(not up to 128) when that is not the case first of all the memory is shared and it takes 64mb out of main memory and when you try to up video memory in bios it will not let you up it to 128 unless you install another stick of main memory has anybody else noticed this problem? i know the previous L10 model with the intel video chipset was supposed to allocate video memory dependant on load but there is no mention of this on the ati chipset model. any ideas!!!

This information is for anybody with Memory issues
Concerning a TOSHIBA EQUIUM L20-197 Laptop, purchased from PC World or Groups (PC World/Currys/Dixons)
I purchased this laptop for Christmas for my daughter,
The sales man assured me at the time that he would recommend buying Norton internet security suite, because it was half the price when you buy any PC or Laptop.
What he did not tell me is, when you load the Norton software, the operating system is so slow it is just about unusable!
This problem is down to memory issues, the motherboard should have 256MB, but the operating system only gets 192MB due to the Graphics card steeling 64MB.
The answer to this problem is firstly the Graphics card should be set to 128MB in the Bios setting; this is not possible with the memory only being 256MB on the motherboard.
Secondly, the minimum requirements for Norton internet Security and Windows XP is 256MB not 192MB.
Being an Engineer myself and pointing out this to the Manager at PC World, he allowed me to purchase the memory locally and refunded the difference due to the price.
I purchased 512MB DDR2 533PC-320 for 27.48 the Toshiba now works like a dream.
One last point I do not recommend any body to install Norton Go back on your Laptop that comes with Norton internet Security, when you have Windows XP it just takes up too much space on your hard drive and you have System Restore anyway.

Equium L20-197 - WIreless Connection issues

A have an old Toshiba Equium L20-197 laptop running windows XP home edition.
It contains an Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adaptor.
The problem I have is that it will connect to my BT home hub (and says that the connection is excellent), but will not connect to any website.
I have added a USB 802.11g wireless adapter to see if I can get a connection through that, and it works fine (although interestingly only using the Ralink Wireless Utility which comes with it - when I tried it with Windows Wireless Zero Configuration I had the same problem as before - no internet connection - switched back to the Ralink WIreless Utility and it works fien again).
The internal wireless adaptor used to work fine, but now does not - any suggestions welcome.
Many Thanks
Rob
PS I have gone to the device manager and checked for driver updates, but it tells me that it can't find anything better than the driver version being used!

Hi
Maybe there are some conflicts between internal WLan card and the new external USB 802.11g wireless adapter.
Otherwise you should check the configuration of Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adaptor.
In device manager -> WLan card -> properties -> Advanced tab you should change the Wlan standard 802.11 (A B G) to the same which is used by Router.
If the router uses 802.11 G then change this in Wlan settings too!
Check also the channel. I set the channel on my router and WLan card to 11.
You could also try to connect to router without using any WLan encryption. Of course this should be done only for testing.
Las but not least update the WLan driver:
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/wlan/

Equium L20-197 Battery will not charge

I have an L20-197.
It runs off the power lead OK but will not run on the battery.
I just spent a fortune on a new battery but, it still doesn't work.
So there must be something wrong between the battery and the lap-top.
Any ideas anybody?

If your new battery didnt solve your charging issue then it must be something wrong with the hardware part.
Its really not easy to say what part could be wrong possibly power supply electronic malfunctions
However, fact is that its not easy to fix the hardware issues and in most cases only the authorized service provider could help.
So we can discuss here about possible faults and can post some statements but finally a ASP technician will be needed to find out whats really wrong.
Good luck

Need drivers update for Equium L20-197

Can anyone tell me where i can get updated drivers for my L20-197. I have installed XP pro and would like to update the drivers.
Dave.

Hi Boona
You are right but maybe they will be available in next few days. If you dont want to wait do this:
Preinstall your unit with recovery media. Create your own Tools & Utilities CD. This option you will find under Toshiba Assist under protect & fix.
Now you have all drivers that you need. I am pretty sure that you will also find on this CD a document about installations order. Now you can install WXP Professional.
Good luck!

Equium L20-197: No line-in jack - How to record from an external audio source

Hi,
I'm generally very pleased with my Equium L20, but am now finding a few annoyances that I guess are cost-cutting issues. For instance, there's no onboard mic, so need to buy one for Voip purposes. And I would like to use this laptop to record from an external audio source, but now discover that there is no line-in jack, and it seems the microphone jack is mono only, even if it was possible to configure the audo card to use this for line-in source.
I'd be very grateful if anyone has any ideas for a workaround perhaps using a USB port.
TIA
Keith

Hi R2D2,
Thanks for your quick reply - it set me on the right track and I've been googling for similar solutions available in the UK. I've since found this product - http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/9326 and redhawk has pointed me at something by Creative Labs which I'll try and track down.
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Equium L20-197: CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer problems?

Hey there...
I recently used the little software button called "CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer" to quiet the CD Drive whilst playing a CD.
Before this, a DVD would play fine... now... a DVD wil stutter, this is in ANY player. WinDVD5, Windows Media etc... I have clicked "Normal mode" hibernated, rebooted, turned off... nothing seems to work...
DVDs still skip... any help on this issue?

Hello Danny
Which notebook model you have exactly? Was this software already preinstalled on your unit or you have installed it on your own?
Try to use system restore utility and roll back the system to earlier time. I dont know if this will help but you can try it.

Equium L20 - Same Expandability as Satellite L20?

Hi there...
I want to expand my Equium laptop with a better battery and just general stuff for it. Like RAM etc.
Problem is, the website contains next to NO options for my Equium L20-197.
After looking up a little... the Satellite range is very similar to that of the Equium...
What I'd like to know... if I baught a battery labled "For Satellite" or lists its compaitability with a Satellite L20... would it work in my Equium L20 correctly?
I know it sounds slightly dumb... but look at the specs...
Satellite L20-153
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/selected_product_option.jsp?service=UK&PRODUCT_ID= 108768&DISC_MODEL=0&toshibaShop=false
Equium L20-197
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/selected_product_option.jsp?service=UK&PRODUCT_ID= 108787&DISC_MODEL=0
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Hi
As far as I know the Satellite L20-153 uses this batrry Part number: PA3420U-1BRS
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/search_compatible_model_by_option.jsp?service=UK&s elProduct=101501
It was not able for me to find the battery for a Equium but you can check this site:
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/options_and_accessories_search.jsp?z=16&service=EU &selOptionCategory=4703
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Equium L20 - Unable to start up Windows in any mode

Hello
I was wondering if you can help me. I have an Equium L20 -197, windows xp home edition. (Also technically challenged! :)) When I started my laptop first time today, I got this message -
"We are sorry for the inconvenience but windows did not start up successfully..."
and it gave me a few methods of starting it up:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Know Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
and
Start Windows Normally
I was able to start press start windows normally and computer started fine. I shut down the computer OK, then restarted it later on without any problems. I then restored to an earlier setting as system was not running well. Restore seemed to go OK but then my computer froze, so had to shut down by pressing down the power button.
However, the laptop will now not reboot. Just as I think it is starting it goes to the error message and none of the options will work to start the computer and I am now stuck on an endless loop of the above message.
I do not want to use the product recovery disc, as it will wipe all of the hard drive and I have info that I need to access! I do have a product recovery CD for a Fujitsu that has windows xp home edition sp 1 on it. Is there any way that I can use this to start my computer or is there something else that I should do? I was thinking of pressing F12 and if it is possible to use the other disc Fujitsu to kick start my system but not sure if that is possible. I did not have an xp disc installation disc from toshiba, when I bought the computer. :(
I have been told by a computer guy over the phone that it sounds as if I need a new hard drive but would like to explore other methods before going down that route.
Many thanks in advance for any help that you can give me. Susi

Hi SusiB_1,
Unfortunately if you cant start Windows in any these modes you have only one option and this is reinstalling Windows. I mean what you should do?! You can do nothing in this case
As you wrote the Toshiba recovery disk wipes the whole HDD and thats right because its necessary to get factory settings back. But normally you should have a backup of your data or not???
If not you can access the data if you put the HDD in an external HDD case. From another computer you have access to these data now.
By the way: For Toshiba recovery disk you dont need a product key. Everything is already be done in recovery image and no activation is necessary. :)

Battery from Equium L20 does not charge

I have a Equium L20 which battery will not charge. The Windows Powermanagment says it is charging but the percentage never increases, I have tried different batteries with the same symptom as result.
The battery LED is glowing orange as if its charging but not matter how long I leave it on the charge, percentage does not change. Windows detects the battery as fine with all the correct info.. I have tried to remove the battery but to no avail. .
Is this a software or a hardware issue?
Edited by: ADMIN on 07-Jun-2008 08:12

I have the same problem as you and have just posted a question on the forum about it.
Here is my story:
I have a TOSHIBA L20-197 laptop.
The battery will not accept any charge.
The computer says that the battery status is: 'CHARGING 0%' but it isn't charging at all so I have to run the computer off the mains.
The battery light, which should show ORANGE, and then GREEN when the battery if fully charged, is showing GREEN all the time.
The power lead got broken at the end where it goes into the computer and it's possible that I may have caused a short while fixing it.
Maybe there is a fuse somewhere that I've managed to blow?
I have now purchased a new battery and it still won't work so it's not the battery that is at fault.
HELP!!!!!!!!!

Equium A200 - Where to buy replacement battery?

Hey, basicallly my battery is really worn out and my laptop doesnt stay on without being plugged in.
So I'm looking for a replacement battery. I've been looking on Google but dont know which websites I can trust. So if anyone knows a somewhere I can buy a battery for my laptop let me know please.
Thank you.

Hi buddy,
In my opinion the easiest way is contacting an authorized service provider because they sell original Toshiba spare parts only.
I would recommend contacting the guys, give them a call or write an email. They can order a new battery for you.
By the way: On the Toshiba website you will find a list of all authorized service providers.

Recommended Graphics card and processor for Equium L20-264

Hi,
I was wondering what graphics cards are compatiable with equium l20-264 because i have a standard ATI eXpress radeon 200M (rubbish) and wanted to upgrade my graphics card but i am a beginner i have upgraded my ram but really need a upgrade for my graphics card for a batch of games for vista (you are probably thinking how i got vista on a non-vista laptop ^_^)
I also wondered if i coould upgrade my proccesor to a better one something like 1.0 GHZ to 2.5 GHZ but a celeron one so i don't have to get a new motherboard.

Hi
I will not recommend any graphic cards for this unit because its generally not possible to replace or upgrade the graphic card chip on the notebooks.
The CPU upgrade could be possible.
The CPUs on the newer generation of notebook motherboards are not soldered and it could be possible to remove it.
BUT the CPU upgrades are not advisable because
- firstly you will lose the warranty and
- secondly the notebook could run unstable because of the higher temperature.
However, I found some compatible Intel Celeron-M CPUs which are supported by motherboard:
Intel Celeron-M 350 (1.30GHz) FSB: 400MHz
360 (1.40GHz)
370 (1.50GHz)
380 (1.60GHz)
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I ordered a battery for my laptop because it said to replace battery soon. How long can I let the new battery sit around as I wait for the old one to run out of more charge?

I ordered a battery for my laptop because it said to replace battery soon. How long can I let the new battery sit around as I wait for the old one to run out of more charge? Will the new one become less effective if it sits around too long?

How much capacity is remaining on your current battery?
Check your power status
From the  menu: Hold OPTION and click System Information... èHardware è Power
Copy and Paste in your reply.
The new battery will become less effective if you store it in a hot or humid environment. It should be stored at room temperature (22 C).
Long term storage (6 months):
Apple recommends that you store the battery with a 50% charge. If you store a battery when it’s fully discharged, it could fall into a deep discharge state, which renders it incapable of holding any charge. Conversely, if you store it fully charged for an extended period of time, the battery may experience some loss of battery capacity, meaning it will have a shorter life.
http://www.apple.com/batteries/

Memory upgrade on Equium L20

I recieved an Equium L20 as a gift last year. Pretty much a month after getting it going, it has been very, very sluggish. It turns out it was sold to me with only 256Meg RAM - not even enough for XP to perform!!
I'm based out in the states now, and have been sent THREE different upgrades by a 'reputable on line memorystore' none of which have fit correctly..
The L20 forum claims that I need:
PC 4200 DDR2 - 533 SO DIMM
Is that correct?! I'm pretty sure the existing memory reads PC2700..
The problem seems to be that although the memory card lines up OK, the lateral grooves on each side that hold it in place do not line up with the arms in the memory slot.
Can anyone help? Please!!
Thanks
Dave

Hello
According the specification you can upgrade RAM with max 2GB. One slot is empty and there you can put additional RAM module. Maybe the better solution is to put module with more capacity in slot A and 256 MB RAM into slot B. Compatible modules are:
DDR2-400/533 256MB (PA3389U-1M25)
DDR2-400/533 512MB (PA3412U-1M51)
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Equium L20-197 - replacement battery

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