Toshiba satellite L305D-S5934 hard drive problem

Trying to do a system recovery on my laptop and not having any luck. These are the errors I get..
Error 08-0e89-0000 partition creation failed
No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key
Error : 20-FFFE-045D
I have tried every recovery option and Toshiba sent me recovery disks but still no luck. Anything else I should try? Thanks in advance!

A friend of mine asked me to look at their Toshiba laptop having same issues with hard drive that I have read about "Error 20-FFFE-045D",we have since replaced the hard drive based upon info I read about that error online and we are still receiving the same error message upon reinstall of windows on the laptop. Any other possible things we can look into?

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I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro A10. It is an old laptop, but rather than change it, I would like to install a new hard drive. I have previously put in new RAM to this laptop, but I know the Hard drive change is more complex, so I need as much help as I can get
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-What size of HDD can I install? Is there a limit?
-Does the current internal HDD have partitions? I am not sure? It is the same as it was when I bought it, so would Toshiba have put a partition on it containing OS or software? I don't know. I have 'recovery discs' but no Specific windows disc, as one did not come with the laptop. So considering this, how do I go about 'cloning' the old drive onto the new, and then installing it 'seamlessly'?
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I am not able to afford to buy a new laptop, so all help is very much appreciated
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Can you provide the COMPLETE model number and the part number for that model? I don't want to give you any incorrect information. The part number would look like this. PSA10U-3V1JG8
But based on what you have stated so far I would say you need an EIDE or ATA hard drive. Due to bios limitations that I am 95% certain will be in place with your model you will be limited to a 120GB or smaller 9.5mm thick 2.5" ATA/EIDE hard drive. I recommend Western Digital Scorpio BLue drives for their combination of price, performance, and reliability.
Once you post the model and part number I can verify this so you can order the correct drive for you system.
Western Digital has a free version of Acronis True Image that you can download that you can use to clone your old drive to your new drive if you purchase a WD drive.
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 a505-6005 hard drive issue and questions regarding options I may have

Issue: start up computer and windows does not start. It eventually goes to a startup repair screen and eventually says "resolving disk errors...", and that's if it even gets to that screen. Unfortunately I never made a recovery disk or system image discs (I know that was not smart). I did however kept my files backed up so that was good.
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2. If so, will it prompt me to enter the Windows 7 product key? and therefore using the product key located on the bottom of the toshiba?
3. What other steps could I take to make this toshiba laptop salvageable? This way i can turn around and sell it.
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Russell States

Also,
I noticed that i can purchase (well pay the shipping anyways) recovery media from Toshiba. Can I use that on a new hard drive installed in the toshiba?
BTW ran the Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool and no problems were found with the memory. and i do not care about the old hard drive as I have MY files backed up. I just want to try to get this toshiba laptop back to being "like new".
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I just bought a Toshiba Satellite L305D-S5934 two weeks ago.
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I have a Toshiba Canvio 1TB external hard drive on my Mac. I've used it for 4-5 months with no problems, but now cannot add to it (I use it mostly for photo storage) to it. I can still access information previously added. Ideas?

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See this Toshiba document.
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Hi drftking23,
> but now nothing works.
Wow, very detailed! :D
Anyway, I think the problem is that you need drivers for your hardware so WLAN, LAN and all other devices dont work.
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