Toshiba Satellite L305-S5919

Good morning friends. I have this problem with my laptop, after logging-in to windows for about 5-15 minutes, my laptop suddenly goes blank. Sometimes the color is light blue or pure white. I tried to troubleshoot my laptop to know what is causing the problem so when I tried it in battery mode it works fine. however, when I started to plug the power adapter to charge my laptop the screen goes blank immediately or sometimes the laptop shuts down. another thing I did is to try too boot in safe mode with the power adapter on and everything works fine. my power adapter also have some bare wires coming out in DC side and it is already cut, I just bend the wires to keep it connected. I am asking for your kind help. Thanks you so much in advance. I believe that your solutions will be a great help for me.

I'd recommend replacing that adapter immediately.
- Peter

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Using restore disk on Satellite L305-S5919

Two years ago we bought our daughter a Toshiba Satellite L305-S5919 to use at college. Near the end of her first year it overheated and she needed to have a new hard drive installed, which was done under warranty at Best Buy.
This spring she started getting an intermittent, high-pitched noise. When the noise started, her computer would either freeze or slow way down.
We were told by the geek squad at Best Buy to remove a lot of the startup programs, which we did. Still had the noise. I updated her anti-virus and ran it, installed all the updates that had been downloaded but never installed, ran disk cleanup, and ran disk defragmenter.
Then since it was still making the high-pitched noise I tried scandisk.
Scandisk showed the following message - I think it was on the 4th step: "Windows replaced bad clusters in file 153340 of name \SYSTEM~1\{A45BA~1"
After that it wouldn't boot past the Toshiba splash screen. I can use the F2 and F12 commands from that screen, but it I just let it go it says a "disk read error occurred press ctrl-alt-delete to restart" - which just does the same thing over and over and over. One time it made a sound like breaking glass, other times the hard drive just grinds away.
So I went back to Best Buy and the geek squad said use the Restore disks that my daughter had bought last year when she had the hard drive replaced.
I am currently running disk 1 of the restore disks. The geek squad said it could take 5 hours to complete - is that correct? At first there was the word Microsoft with some bars running across the bottom of the screen. Now that's gone away and I have the cursor arrow in the middle of a black screen. The hard drive indicator is faintly flashing intermittently. For a while it was making grinding noises, then squeaky sounds. Now the only noise I hear is from the cooling mat underneath the laptop (don't want it to overheat again).
Should it be showing me any progress report on the screen? Is it stuck? Should I eject the restore disk and start over? Should I take the laptop to the nearest bridge and throw it into the river? Or am I just being impatient?
Assuming the restore works, is the hard drive likely to fail again? Why can't hard drives last longer than a year?

I am wondering why you haven't recd any replies from the "Super Contibutors" here?
Almost identical problem here in my exact same Toshiba model. PC should be covered by the Lemon Law, just like cars. As far as I can tell, if a hard drive caves in within 2 years it's a lemon in the first place, pretending to be a PC.
Toshiba should make Recovery Media FREE if their models fail as fast as this one did for me --and I and I guess hundreds of others who bought the lemon in dusguise.

Toshiba sattelite L305-s5919 problem

hello guys i just got a toshiba sattelite L305-s5919 lapptop from america ....
and while i am working on , it restart and i couldn't open it again always restart so i format it and i change it from windows vista to windows xp
the problem is that i couldn't find the VGA driver and another problem that i cannot copy near paste anything from it ... and i cannot open the help to restore it so if anyone can help me i would be so pleased.... and thanks in advance

Satellite L305-S5919
i format it and i change it from windows vista to windows xp
Your model belongs to part-number family PSLB8U, which corresponds to European-models' part-number family PSLB8E.
Go to the European download site and look up the Satellite L300 with Short Part No. PSLB8E.
When you filter for Windows XP, you'll find there are 35 drivers, utilities, and so forth listed.
-Jerry

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.

Toshiba Satellite L305 freezes/crashes with power adapter

Hello everyone
My Toshiba Satellite L305 freezes/crashes when I plug AC power adapter . The laptop works fine on battery .
Initially I thought it was because the OS was getting corrupt and because I misplaced the Windows vista installation disc . I decided to install Ubuntu 11.04/linux but this hasn't solved the problem.
Then I thought maybe it was the power adapter so I bought a new power adapter and that hasn't helped as well . Finally I did some research and found some instances where this issue was seen due to the Dual Core / 2nd processor so I disabled multi-processing core to cancel the 2nd processor and annoyingly this hasn't solved the problem .
So can anyone please give me some guidance on what the problem could be ? . Thanks for taking the time to read/advice
Keethan

I'd recommend replacing that adapter immediately.
- Peter

No audio on my toshiba satellite l305 s5878

there is no auido on my L305 S5878 toshiba Satellite,,, perhaps my sound driver was deconfigured after my pc went into safe mode because of some issues it created after a installed windows xp,,, the laptop was in constant problems with windows 7 so i installed windows xp for better results and speed,, sound was good but it started to become unstable becuause of it... i soon fixed the problems with the issues but sound did not come back, i recently downloaded sound drivers but have been unable to make the pc sound work. Any ideas??? Help??

Satellite L305D-S5934
I wonder if it has something to do with that stupid Vista service pack 2 Update. Its interesting that the same day that went through was also the same day I lost sound. Hmm...
Your instincts are accurate.
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-Jerry

Toshiba Satellite L305 - can't boot from HDD

Hi.
My laptop became useless a week ago after refusing to boot from the 640GB Samsung HDD.
For nearly 4 years I have been using it without any problem, with Toshiba, WD, Samsung disks, the later for nearly 2 years.
I was able to see the unbootable partitions after booting Linux (via external DVD), so the disk is okay.
System BIOS version is 2.20, I reinstalled Windows XP and the result was:
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting PXE ROM.
Windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem.
After disabling the LAN from setup only tHE Windows message appered.
Can't figure it out.
Any help is appreciated.

Satellite L305-S5933
I reinstalled Windows XP
I don't understand. How can you do that if the hard disk is unavailable?
I was able to see the unbootable partitions after booting Linux
I would boot to the recovery console.
Download Windows XP Recovery Console
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console for advanced users
Run fixmbr to repair the master boot record and run fixboot to repair the boot record on the active partition.
-Jerry

Toshiba Satellite L305-S5909 - DVD ROM / CD Drive will not Run CDs

I have a Toshiba Satellite Model Name: L305-S5909 Part Number: PSLB8U-05302F running Windows Vista 64 with Service Pack 2. The Drive in my computer is, Mat**bleep**a DVD-RAM UJ88OES
I really don't know when this started but we just discovered that our DVD / CD Drive will not run any CDs or DVDs inserted. When I check My Computer or Windows Explorer the Drive shows up. Also I checked the Device Manager and it's there also. I have tried uninstalling the drive and letting Windows Reinstall it and that did not help. I have also upgraded the computer bios also no results. And I have tried different disks, cleaning the optical eye, etc. The eject command from the computer works but will not run anything inserted.
Any Ideas?

i had the same problem with my L505D-S5965. you are going to most likely have to replace the dvd drive. the optical eye burned out in mine and from what you have already tried to do to fix it. that is probably what happened with yours. if it is under warranty you can send it to the depot or take it to a toshiba service center near you. if not you can change it yourself.it not to hard.
hope that helps
-civicman4-
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Toshiba Satellite L305-S5883 Windows 7 clean install problem

I just got a new 500gb Seagate HDD (yuck, but they were on sale). I try to do a fresh install of windows 7 with the drive plugged in and it gets to unpacking 1% and then has an error and wont detect the hard drive until I restart the laptop. I figure that I got a bad hard drive or windows disk so I try another windows disk and the same thing. So I figure ill try the hard drive in another system. I pop it in with the first disk and it installs fine. I don't really know what would cause this, the toshiba has the latest bios. On another note I also tried XP install disk and that didnt even see a hard drive.

I suspect it's a variation of this situation.
The RTM version of Windows 7's installation package does not handle the new advanced-format drives.
“Windows Setup could not configure Windows on this computer’s hardware” installation error on a Wind...
-Jerry

How do I remove the top cover from my Toshiba satellite L305-S5875 laptop?

I already tried the instructions from irisvista.com but it doesnt help. i just need instructions on how to remove the top cover after removing the keyboard.
Thank You so much

Just guessing, if water is should dry in a day or two and not be a problem. Also, guessing, probably have to pull the side cover to get access to release the top.

L305-S5919 Locks Up

I've had my Toshiba L305-S5919 for about 5 months.
When I haven't done something on the computer within about 10-20 minutes, the computer locks up. The keyboard won't respond, so it won't accept alt-ctrl-del. At that point, I have to remove both power sources (plug in and battery) in order to reboot the computer. I can't even get it to respond by using the power button.
Even when I have a screensaver on or when I'm watching an internet video or listening to music, I still must do something with the computer myself (even if it's just minimizing or maximizing a program) in order to avoid this. I try to do it about every 10 minutes, but sometimes I forget. I then have to reboot everything.
Is there a fix for this? Thanks!

Satellite L305-S5919
Try these two fixes.
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-Jerry

How To use a wireless in Satellite L305-S5968

I just recently purchased a Toshiba Satellite L305-S5968 and I've never used or been able to set up a wireless PC.
How exactly can I use this PC to be wireless so I can login for free at the local library.
My wireless network card is this one: Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter.
I have the LAN working just fine but I'm afraid that the library does not have LAN plugins there.
What all do I need and what do I need to do to make this work.
I need step by step instructions on this please do not post vague answers.
I'm not a PC idiot, but I have never set this up before so this is new for me.
EDIT: Sorry I realize this may help...
I'm running Windows XP SP2 on here I believe.
I have my own disk i installed it with. I'll also be installing the wireless driver becasue apparently its missing as well.
Thanks

Hi,
Im a little bit confused about your posting. What you want to know exactly?
I mean you can WLAN instead of LAN without problems. Its the same just without cable. You have only to check the TCP/IP settings on your computer that is also depending on the router and type in the right password from the router Thats all!
Furthermore I have founded an interesting document:
[How to use a Wireless LAN Access Area for easy connection with Toshiba ConfigFree?|http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD9202JI0000R01.htm]

FN key not working in Windows XP - Satellite L305-S5885

Hello, I have recently downgraded my Toshiba Satellite L305 S5885 from Vista to WindowsXP. Everything is working fine except the function (Fn) keys for controlling screen brightness, volume. Some work like mute but most do not do anything when I try to use them. All drivers installed fine the device manager shows nothing missing or errors.
I have tried installing all the drivers for the keyboard, Fn keys, hotkeys and still I cannot get them to work at all. Has anyone been able to get these keys to work after installing WinXP or do you know what drivers/software I am missing? Can these keys be used in XP or do they only work in Vista?
Thanks.

Woudl advise a BIOS upgrade when downgrading to Windows XP, the European BIOS driver for your version of notebook is;
[BIOS upgrade |http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_driver_details.jsp?service=UK&selCategory =2&selFamily=2&selSeries=178&selProduct=784&selSho rtMod=null&language=13&selOS=10&selType=all&yearup load=&monthupload=&dayupload=&useDate=null&mode=al lMachines&search=&action=search&macId=&country=8&s electedLanguage=13&type=all&page=1&ID=65754&OSID=-1&driverLanguage=42]
When the BIOS has been installed, re-install the Hotkeys/Controls driver on the link below;
[Hotkeys/Controls driver |http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_driver_details.jsp?service=UK&selCategory =2&selFamily=2&selSeries=178&selProduct=784&selSho rtMod=null&language=13&selOS=10&selType=all&yearup load=&monthupload=&dayupload=&useDate=null&mode=al lMachines&search=&action=search&macId=&country=8&s electedLanguage=13&type=all&page=1&ID=63996&OSID=1 0&driverLanguage=13]
Also would advise upgrading the common modules;
[common modules|http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_driver_details.jsp?service=UK&selCategory =2&selFamily=2&selSeries=178&selProduct=784&selSho rtMod=null&language=13&selOS=10&selType=all&yearup load=&monthupload=&dayupload=&useDate=null&mode=al lMachines&search=&action=search&macId=&country=8&s electedLanguage=13&type=all&page=1&ID=63941&OSID=1 0&driverLanguage=42]
Good luck and let me know if you get it solved using these recommendations

L305-s5919 Motherboard Replacement

I have an L305-s5919 with a bad motherboard, part no. v000138360. I'm unable to locate a replacement part at a reasonable cost, although I found part no. v000138370, which looks like the same board. Does anyone know what laptop the v000138370 board came out of and what the differences between it and v000138360 are? Is it a difference in processor (Intel/AMD) or something else entirely?

Satellite L305-S5919
Try these two fixes.
How to repair the operating system and how to restore the operating system configuration to an earli...
-Jerry

Error message: "Webcam driver open fail" for Satellite L305-S5875

Problem: Webcam is not working and when Camera Assistant Software is started up, the Error message, "Webcam driver open fail" pops up.
Computer: Notebook Satellite L305-S5875
OS: Windows Vista
In troubleshooting, I have unsuccessfully tried the following: Changed the webcam driver several times, rolled back driver, updated driver, and tried Chicony 2.0 USB driver, and a few other webcam drivers. The webcam initially worked fine, but about a month after installing and using Skype video, the webcam suddenly stopped working and on reboot I got the error message.
I've stopped Skype and Camera Assistant Software at startup and manually start them, as someone suggested this as a solution. I've uninstalled both and reinstalled several times. I've tried one software without the other installed... trying every possible arrangement for a solution, to no avail.
I called Customer Support and John, although very nice and patient, was not helpful. He said he'd research and call back. Didn't.
I've gone to Chicony website to try to find an more current driver than January 07. When I let Windows install the latest from the web, it installs a Microsoft 2006 driver. I don't think it's a hardware issue, as it started acting up after Skype installed. I also tried System Restore, but that didn't work either.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
SteveCo

Thanks Jerry. I spent hours going through the links you provided and tried some of the suggestions looking for a solution. Nothing worked.
I tried uninstalling Toshiba's Camera Assist software and Skype (Skype initially seemed to be the instigator of the problem), completely removing both from the registry, and removing the webcam with Device Manager. Then I made sure Vista was up to date, and then installed the latest Toshiba Camera Assist software from the Toshiba download page. After installation and rebooting, I'm getting the same error message: "Webcam driver open fail."
The webcam used to work, before we installed Skype and used it a few times. From the other posts I've read, it does seem to be a common problem... usually after Skype or another webcam-using software is installed and run.
We have another Toshiba laptop: A215-S4757, that has the same OS and webcam-using programs, and it does not have an issue. Apparently though , after going through all the links on the European message board, you provided, the L305 model is having a problem.
Open for suggestions.
SteveCo

Toshiba Satellite L305-S5919

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