Computer Troubleshooting And Repair

[Google]

I'm planning to revive my mother's dead Toshiba Satellite A10 unit. I've found where I can buy some of the needed parts but there are still parts I need. Would any of you know where I can find them?

 

- Battery Pack - This is really for replacement. Its really dead.

- Keyboard - The A10 line was released like more than five years ago. this would surely not be available through toshiba. If I can't find this, I'll be forced to buy a mini keyboard wherever the laptop goes or try to do intensive repairs and restoration with the current keyboard.

 

These are the basic parts. I could choose not to upgrade its ram and install a wi-fi card later when I get more funds.

But recent;y, I've been thinking of buying a brand new low-end laptop.

I'm just finding out the cost if it balances between time and money. Kung low-end laptop kasi, I'll be saving up precious time trying rather than to repair the relic but If I push through with the FrankenToshiba Project, It'd be saving me real money.

 

Also comparing the two, I noticed the UMPCs have a price tag of around 20K to 25K while the low-end Neo models go for around 27K. If the cost for repairs on the relic would cost me half of that in parts plus my time repairing it, I'd have to go for at least a umpc.

 

So far, the HD would pitch for 2500 (120GB) to 3000 (160 GB). 1350 if I choose to use a surplus HDD from a surplus shop with 20GB HD space but that would be too small for me. Hehehe.

 

So, if the items listed above would add up to around 8K to 10K, I think I'll just save the Frankentoshiba Project for later.

 

 

have the battery repacked. mukhang wala ka ng makikitang ganyang battery.

kuha ka na lang ng UMPC. I got one last week for 8.5k lang, brand new. imho, restoring your laptop is not worth the effort.

[nyepet]

this could mean:

 

1). you have a very slow connection.

2). you're personal firewall is on (do you have one? Windows XP has its own built-in).

3). P2P is blocked and not allowed on your ISP or network.

 

try reinstalling the software and see if that works.

 

sir sorry ngyon ko lang ulet binasa...anyway please see my comments po:

 

1. imho po sir hinde naman po ganun kabagal un connection ko kase pag nag torrent po ako medyo mabilis nman po

2. ang os ko po is windows xp sp3 regarding po sa firewall hinde ko po alam gagawin ko dun.appreciate ko po kung matuturuan nyo ako.

3. sir un luma pong pc ko okei naman un limewire ko same dsl po.

 

sana sir matulungan nyo ko kahet papano...

 

maraming salamat mga sir

[basic_instinct]

Baka napasukan ka na ng spyware.

[generalz]

sir ano po bang software na pang open sa mga extension file yung all in one kung meron po?

[chewie]

what can you guys recommend to test the RAM and check for performance &/or errors?

 

also, I just changed my video card, but wala siyang fan. pwede kaya kabitan ng fan yun?

 

TIA! :thumbsupsmiley:

[mightbeyou]

:goatee: sir i already tried the following remedies you posted...it still generated the same response...does this mean that my cd drive is already busted that i have to have it replaced already...if so, could anyone give me an idea on how much it would cost for me to replace the dvd drive on my laptop...thanks a bunch... :goatee:

 

 

it just simply means that the drive is going bad. try mo muna linisin yung lens.

kung di ubra, try to follow these steps:

 

1. on Desktop click Start

2. select Control Panel

3. click on Administrative Tools

4. click on Services

5. browse your way down to IMAPI CD BURNING COM SERVICE

6. right click (on IMAPI) then select properties

7. in the middle of the window, it will say start up type. Click on the arrow to the right and select disabled.

8. make sure you click APPLY

[Google]

:goatee: sir i already tried the following remedies you posted...it still generated the same response...does this mean that my cd drive is already busted that i have to have it replaced already...if so, could anyone give me an idea on how much it would cost for me to replace the dvd drive on my laptop...thanks a bunch... :goatee:

 

 

if it does not work, then its all go for your current optical drive.

i think the costs for a dvd drive is around 3.5k-5k depending on the brand.

 

but then, you can always go for the CDRKing option.

[Google]

what can you guys recommend to test the RAM and check for performance &/or errors?

 

also, I just changed my video card, but wala siyang fan. pwede kaya kabitan ng fan yun?

 

TIA! :thumbsupsmiley:

 

memory test

 

Memory Test

 

yung video card, depende sa klase ng video card yun.

[chewie]

memory test

 

Memory Test

 

yung video card, depende sa klase ng video card yun.

 

k thanks, will try this out. my video card is a geforce fx 5500 256mb agp. i have an old board which won't support the newer pci-e cards

Edited March 23, 2009 by chewie

[hitokiri_3020]

i can help you with this. san location mo?

its either you use a router or a firewall where you control everything centrally.

PM me na lang.

 

 

tnx very much sir, the problem is i'm not an admin, i work in a school library

[vhatibot]

I'm planning to revive my mother's dead Toshiba Satellite A10 unit. I've found where I can buy some of the needed parts but there are still parts I need. Would any of you know where I can find them?

 

- Battery Pack - This is really for replacement. Its really dead.

- Keyboard - The A10 line was released like more than five years ago. this would surely not be available through toshiba. If I can't find this, I'll be forced to buy a mini keyboard wherever the laptop goes or try to do intensive repairs and restoration with the current keyboard.

 

These are the basic parts. I could choose not to upgrade its ram and install a wi-fi card later when I get more funds.

But recent;y, I've been thinking of buying a brand new low-end laptop.

I'm just finding out the cost if it balances between time and money. Kung low-end laptop kasi, I'll be saving up precious time trying rather than to repair the relic but If I push through with the FrankenToshiba Project, It'd be saving me real money.

 

Also comparing the two, I noticed the UMPCs have a price tag of around 20K to 25K while the low-end Neo models go for around 27K. If the cost for repairs on the relic would cost me half of that in parts plus my time repairing it, I'd have to go for at least a umpc.

 

So far, the HD would pitch for 2500 (120GB) to 3000 (160 GB). 1350 if I choose to use a surplus HDD from a surplus shop with 20GB HD space but that would be too small for me. Hehehe.

 

So, if the items listed above would add up to around 8K to 10K, I think I'll just save the Frankentoshiba Project for later.

 

 

bro yun hard disc kung malapit ka d2 sa rizal area sa floodway cainta rizal may surplusan ng pc dun Tesalonika ata pangalan malapit sa tulay , isa pa sa HMR sa may pioneer sa mandaluyong dami din surplus na parts dun, mura din,yung batt, i repack mo nalang or sa may kabila ng raon sa dulopag lampas mo ng katana spa sa tapat ngdelicious resto my tindahan na puro batt. lang tinda pwede ka hanap ng replacement or parepack mo, nag tanong ako nun batt ng sony handycam 900 to 1.5k daw depende, d ko lang alam yun sa laptop pero sure lahat halos ng batt pack nag rerepack sila.......yun lang sana maka2long.....

[alloy v7.6]

have the battery repacked. mukhang wala ka ng makikitang ganyang battery.

kuha ka na lang ng UMPC. I got one last week for 8.5k lang, brand new. imho, restoring your laptop is not worth the effort.

 

Dude, how much do you think would it cost me kung ipapa repack ko yung battery?

 

Yeah, I think I'll settle with a UMPC. . . Or maybe a full-sized laptop kung mura din naman. Saan ka nakabili ng 8.5k na UMPC? Anong Brand? Care to share the details? Kung ganyan kamura, yung ganyan na rin ang bibilhin ko. Hehehe.

 

I'll just revive the old relic later when I've got more time (as a hobby) para may laptop din si misis. Hehehe.

 

 

@Vhatibot

 

Thanks for the info Dude.

[alloy v7.6]

Another thing, anyone familiar with the computer beep codes. The beeping sounds your CPU emits whenever there is something wrong. It has a code so you'd know which part is broken just by listening.

 

Meron ba ditong kabisado pa yung mga beep codes na 'to?

[lomex32]

http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

http://www.5starsupport.com/info/beep_codes.htm

 

 

Another thing, anyone familiar with the computer beep codes. The beeping sounds your CPU emits whenever there is something wrong. It has a code so you'd know which part is broken just by listening.

 

Meron ba ditong kabisado pa yung mga beep codes na 'to?

[alloy v7.6]

Thanks Dude, you're a life saver.