Satellite U200-181 - compatibile DVD-ROMs

Hello
I have a question regarding compatibile DVD drives for Tohsiba U200-181.
I looked through this forum and found info that only UJDA765 and UJ-842
are compatibile with my laptop. I originaly had UJ-842 and tried to replace
it with UJDA765 but with no luck. CD ROM error during startup.
Many beay seller advertise other models e.g. UJ-832, UJ-862 as compatibile for this model too.
So i tried using UJ-862 removed from Toshiba U300 also with no luck.
I would appreciate any info on acceptable models or ways of
installing any of the new like UJ-862.
Thanks in advance

I guess the usage of other CD/DVD drives would not be possible because of compatibility problems. Even if other optical disk drives would fit in the ODD bay, the BIOS would not recognize it correctly.
But I think the info about compatible drive in user manual refers only to the optical disk drives which were provided with the different U200 models.
So possibly other ODDs could be compatible but this can be just tested at your own hand

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Satellite U200-181 Built-in HDD ERROR

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.

How can I see the quantity of battery cycles on Satellite U200-181?

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.
My Tecra M1 is about 4 years old and still working with original battery.
Your question is pretty unusual and I am really interested about further comments.

How to reset password on Satellite U200-181?

Greetings!
Sorry for my English.
I have notebook Toshiba Satellite U200-181 and all documents from it (check, warranty).
When the computer starts, it demands to enter the BIOS password... I called in the service center in Russia, but they told me then they have not any Response Codes
I have PC Serial No. and Challenge Code... What I need doing now? I dont want pay about 70$ for reset password... please help :)
Best Regards, Sergey

Hello Sergey
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.
Sorry but you must contact service.

Satellite U200-181. Slow touchpad under Linux

I use two operating systems on my Toshiba Satellite U200-181.
They are: MS Windows XP Home, and Debian GNU Linux Etch (stable).
In MS Windows XP all the touchpad 's functions work fine, but there are some troubles under Linux:
- cursor is moving very slowly when I am moving my finger over touchpad surface. Changind pointer speed acceleration in mouse preference dialog does nothing (I use Gnome 2 desktop environment).
- tapping on the touchpad surface does not emulate left button pressing as it does in MS Windows.
Can anybody help me to configure touchpad so that it works in Linux as it does in MS Windows.
Thank you, Mikhail.

Well you should use this app
http://qsynaptics.sourceforge.net/
Also touchpad and mouse movement can be adjusted by adjusting /etc/X11/xorg.conf file (but be carefull allways create backup).
Try to type something like this
Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Alps Touchpad"
Driver "synaptics"
Option "SendCoreEvents" "true"
Option "Device" "/dev/input/event2"
Option "Protocol" "event"
Option "LeftEdge" "120"
Option "RightEdge" "830"
Option "TopEdge" "120"
Option "BottomEdge" "650"
Option "FingerLow" "14"
Option "FingerHigh" "15"
Option "MaxTapTime" "180"
Option "MaxTapMove" "110"
Option "ClickTime" "0"
Option "EmulateMidButtonTime" "75"
Option "VertScrollDelta" "10"
Option "HorizScrollDelta" "0"
Option "MinSpeed" "0.45"
Option "MaxSpeed" "0.75"
Option "AccelFactor" "0.020"
Option "EdgeMotionMinSpeed" "200"
Option "EdgeMotionMaxSpeed" "200"
Option "UpDownScrolling" "1"
Option "CircularScrolling" "0"
Option "CircScrollDelta" "0.1"
Option "CircScrollTrigger" "2"
Option "SHMConfig" "true"
EndSection

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.

Satellite U200-181 - How to add extra RAM?

Hi
I've enjoyed my U200-181 very much, but would like to have some extra RAM in addition to 512 Mb installed by default. How can I do that?
How many SO-DIMM slots available? Are there any disassembly instructions?
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
3. pivot keyboard forward being careful not to damage keyboard cable
4. remove 2 screws on big metal plate on the right.
5. remove plate to expose 2 x ddr2 200 pin sodimm slots.

Satellite U200-181: How can I check if Trusted Platform Module is present

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

Hi
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 - Sound is not playing after Vista Ultimate upgrade

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.

Hi buddy,
I have an idea which might help you:
Go to www.realtek.com download the drivers there, uninstall the drivers from the Toshiba website and install the drivers which youve downloaded from the realtek website.
Regardless if its working or not, give a short reply. Would appreciate it. :)
Greets

Satellite U200-181 aperiodical BSOD on Vista

Hello!
Anybody know anything about BSOD in Vista in this Model of Notebook?
Aperiodicaly I get error BSOD with this record in logs:
> Event name: BlueScreen
>
> OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.4
> BCCode: 44
>
> BCP1: 87A4A498
>
> BCP2: 00000E7A
>
> BCP3: 00000000
>
> BCP4: 00000000
>
> OS Version: 6_0_6001
>
> Service Pack: 1_0
>
> Product: 256_1
is any solutions for this?

Hi
The BSOD error can be caused by serious software issue or hardware problem.
In your case its not easy to say what causes this BSOD.
When did you notice this BSOD error? Did it appear from first time?
Did you install any 3rd applications which could be a reason for such issue?
I mean software compatibility problems.
Last but not least a BSOD can be caused by faulty RAM module.
I had a similar issue and finally Ive found out that one of my modules malfunctioned.

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

Hi everyone,
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.
Any ideas would be gratefully received.
Best WIshes
Nick

If its a software issue the drive will not stop working during the recovery procedure.
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.
Maybe this article from the Microsoft Knowledge Base can help you:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

Compatible DVD Drive problem on Satellite U200

I am over in Iraq and my commander's cd drive quit on the Satellite U200 laptop. The drive that was in there was UJDA765 which cannot burn DVD's. The problem with that drive is it quit seeing DVD's and the CD part only worked sometime and then it made noise.
I looked for a compatible DVD burner to replace it with and found UJ-822B. Several sites said it was compatible and I found people that say they were using it. Can anyone tell me if it really is? I already had the drive shipped here. Is there something that I need to do to get the laptop to see it? It does not show up in the hardware section, but it has power and opens and closes correctly. I have moved to the point of considering flashing the bios, I have done that many times but do not see any benefit as the changes in the new BIOS.
If I was wrong, can someone tell me a DVD burner that is compatible?

Thanks Barrie,
I ordered the 765 and installed it, however now I am getting the pxe driver error on bootup and the drive is not found. I checked the in the bios and saw no problems, I did change the order of bootup and that did not resolve the problem as I found that recommended on several sites.
I removed the battery and checked the connections but the plug it plugs into is soldered to the board so that is not a problem. The old drive had a cd/dvd (755 model), it is still found but only the CD works, the dvd does not.
I thought about replacing the laser on the drive itself, but now that I have the new drive and it still is not working I am not sure. I am going to replace the bios with the newest version but other than that I think this laptop is just shot.
Robert

Satellite L505D-S5983 - CD/DVD-ROM issue

Hello.
I have a Windows 7 Home Edition laptop that will not boot from the CD-DVD-ROM drive. Under normal circumstances, I know that if the boot order is right, the computer should automatically boot from the CD. However, it instead refuses to acknowledge any bootable disks I have in there at all. I have tried from Super Fdisk bootable CD to Linux Mint 9 Live boot CD version i386. My computer seems to just skip over the CD_ROM entirely and immediately boot from the hard drive.
However, it can still read CDs and DVDs perfectly. I have no problem burning items on a CD or pulling items off. I also have no problem playing games or movies that require a CD or DVD.
Solutions I have attempted:
Changing the boot order. Nothing changed.
Creating new CDs. Nothing Changed.
Gently cleaning the drive. Nothing changed.
Pressing the left and right arrow keys during the POST. Though it did throw me into the screen in which I choose what I want to boot, my only option was Windows 7 in the end.
Checking the Device Manager. My drive is working perfectly according to my computer.
Changing drivers. Updating wasn't possible as I already had the latest drivers, rolling back wasn't an option because there wasn't anything to roll back to, and disabling and enabling changed nothing.
Is there anything else I can do? I'm trying not to buy a new drive, as I'm short on money. I'll do it if I have to, but if I don't have to...
Thanks for any help or advice.

Satellite L505D-S5983
You might try reflashing the BIOS.
ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.10 for Satellite L500D/L505D (PSLV6U)
-Jerry

Satellite A200-23P - DVD-rom mechanic not working

I am sorry for my English in advance this topic! - Thanks
I have very big problem with my DVD writer (rom).
I bought SAT A200-23P three weeks ago.
The OS Win VISTA was installed. DVD-rom worked good.
If I installed Win XP to second partition on my HDD (before I make install disc with driver for sata disc in nlite) and installed all drivers and utilities for Toshiba notebook, I found that my DVD-rom does not respond while I press eject button.
DVD mechanic does not respond for eject in the XP and not even in BIOS!
Interesting is, DVD mechanic is detecting in BIOS, is detecting in XP, operating system XP votes - DVD mechanic working correctly - its fable.
However, if I installed XP on second partition, Win Vista does not load :(
I don't have a second chance for second selection (Vista and XP).
I have now XP only, even if Vista is on first partition - I didnt delete it.
Do you think the DVD-rom is HW or SW problem?
I think, seeing that DVD-rom not respond in BIOS - HW error.
But is very strange, if I install XP from DVD mechanic and close then is done, DVD-rom not working ... : (
If I open it manually and insert the disc, DVD not working (led diode not blink, just if I turn computer off, led blinked once).
PLS help me somebody -
THANKS!

Hi Michal
Your issue is very strange I mean the CD/DVD drive issue
Fact is that the CD/DVD drives eject function should functions no matter what OS was installed on your notebook. It has nothing to do with your software on the HDD.
So I wonder why the eject button works with Vista and not with preinstalled XP OS ?:|
My only plausible explanation is that sometimes there is a loose connection between the notebook and the drive. At the other hand the issue could be related to the hardware problem too
As you see its not easy to say whats wrong exactly we can only speculate.
Now some details about your dual OS installation.
You cannot choose between the Windows XP and Vista because the Vista boot manager was overwritten during the Win XP installation.
This happened to me too. I have installed Win XP on my Satellite and was not able to start Vista.
The solution was easy; I have used another original Vista DVD (from my friend) and booted from this DVD. The Vista has renewed the boot manager and then I was able to boot the Vista.
Then I have downloaded the tool called Easy BCD.
This tool can change the settings the Vista boot manager. I have edited it and inserted a new Windwos XP OS entry.
Thats it!

Dvd Rom Drive in a Satellite 4030 cds???

I have an old Toshiba Satellite 4030 cds.I would like to know if i am able to install a dvd rom drive into this laptop. If yes which models would fit this machine.
Thank You
PB

Hi Breck,
in my opinion there is no way to upgrade the internal CD Drive to a DVD Drive because the CD Drive is fixed mounted and could only replaced by the same model!
Only an external solution like USB or PCMCIA would fit!
Sorry!
Rudi

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