Toshiba satellite l305 HELP!!!!

Well I've had a toshiba satellite l305 and for some reason, the USB and disc tray only work every now and then. If I try to open the disc tray it just flashes an orange light, and the USB ports 70% of the time just don't work, like they're not there. I'll plug in a USB, the actual thing will let me know it's plugged into something (for example I'll plug in my Zune and it'll light up and charge) but the laptop wont recognize that it's there. No noise, and it's wont connect....any help?
the USB one is more important to me then the disc one btw.

First off we need to know the complete model number.  There are a lot of different L305 models.
In the meantime have you checked the Download Site to see if there are any Service Bulletins for your model, updated drivers, or bios files that need to be installed?
If you don't post your COMPLETE model number it's very difficult to assist you. Please try to post in complete sentences with punctuation, capitals, and correct spelling. Toshiba does NOT provide any direct support in these forums. All support is User to User in their spare time.

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