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Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875: Why does my computer shuts down, hangs, restarts, does not start?

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:48:17 -0700

My computer does not start at all, it does after switching on and off a few times, when it does, shuts down when working or hangs when working or restarts when working or shows colorful patterns and hangs.

⟐ Answer edited agosto 21, 2022 at 5:48 GMT-7

HP EliteBook 840 G2: Battery changed with new one still not charging.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:46:16 -0700

The battery is isn’t charging after placing a new battery in, it seems when the laptop is started it shows as charging then stops.

I have downloaded the HP assistant and done a battery check, the results come back as no battery detected?

I am not sure what the issue is, but we have also notice the date and time is out of sync and the laptop is only running on the AC charger, could this be an issue with the mother board?

⟐ Commented luglio 27, 2022 at 15:46 GMT-7

Compaq Presario CQ57: How to restart my computer as when I first bought it?

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:36:06 -0700

How to restart my computer as when I first bought it?

⟐ Answer accepted luglio 06, 2022 at 15:36 GMT-7

Medion Laptop: Change foreign language to english

Fri, 05 May 2023 08:58:22 -0700

I have just taken possession of a new Medion Laptop. when I open it it is in a foreign language and I don't know how to change it to English. Help please.

⟐ Answer edited maggio 05, 2023 at 8:58 GMT-7

Dell chromebook 3180: Can I run a Chromebook without a battery?

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:26:42 -0700

My Chromebook battery is dead. Can I run a Chromebook without a battery?

⟐ Answered febbraio 28, 2022 at 8:26 GMT-7

Dell XPS 13: Upgrading the SSD, will it be compatible?

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 16:57:39 -0700

I scrolled through the comments and saw that the required ssd m2 for this laptop (xps 13 2015) would be 80mm NOT the 60mm ones.

So will http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-850-EVO-3-...

Fit in perfectly and run perfectly with the bios and stuff?

My new to upgrading ssds. Would it be as simple as plug and play?

It is currently running ( samsung pm851 with 128gb)

Thanks in advance

Sheldon

⟐ Commented luglio 24, 2021 at 16:57 GMT-7

Toshiba Satellite C850: My Screen is Black, no back light

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:19:11 -0700

Even there is no display when connected to external screen using either HDMI or VGA slots.

Is it possible that the graphics card is malfunctioning,

can I change the graphics chip??

please advise

⟐ Commented gennaio 14, 2021 at 21:19 GMT-7

ASUS X502CA: Why is my camera blurry?

Thu, 28 May 2020 10:11:11 -0700

When taking pictures with the camera, they are always blurry and does not seem to operate correctly.

⟐ Commented maggio 28, 2020 at 10:11 GMT-7

Microsoft Surface Book: Spilled coffee on keyboard now battery won't charge

Mon, 28 May 2018 14:49:24 -0700

I spilled coffee (fully loaded with all the goodies) on my Surface Book keyboard. I dried it off and rinsed it (upside down) with water to get the stickyness out of it. I let the keyboard battery fully discharge and put in a bag of rice (the big one from Costco) for a week. The clipboard still works fine and I can connect it to the base and the base trackpad and keyboard works but the base battery will no longer charge. I have heard that sending it in is a minimum $750 charge from MSFT. Willing to try and take it apart via your teardown video and ifixit kit, to see about drying the innards out but what adhesive do I use to put it back together?

⟐ Commented maggio 28, 2018 at 14:49 GMT-7

Acer Aspire S7-392: Left Speaker not working?

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 17:12:15 -0700

All of a suddent my left speaker has no sound. Where and how can I get the parts to fix it?

⟐ Answered gennaio 20, 2016 at 17:12 GMT-7

Asus Laptop: Why Isn't my Asus F553M powering on?

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:12:28 -0700

Okay so last night I kept turning it on so my phone could charge, I wake up and it's not turning on at all! Not even the charging light is turning on! PLEASE HELP

IM IN TEARS

⟐ Commented luglio 17, 2015 at 21:12 GMT-7

Acer Aspire One D255E: How to reset to factory setting.

Sat, 09 May 2015 11:32:38 -0700

Unable to reset to factory settins?

⟐ Answered maggio 09, 2015 at 11:32 GMT-7

HP Pavilion 11 x360: How to fix a crack screen

Mon, 04 May 2015 12:54:19 -0700

how to fix a crack a crack screen

⟐ Answered maggio 04, 2015 at 12:54 GMT-7

Haier Laptop: haier laptop y11b keyboard not working

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 08:15:48 -0700

my laptop tablet is working but the keyboard is not working..when i start the pc the keyboard is work for 1 second but suddenly it stop !!!!

Razer Laptop: Razer Blade Pro screen replacement

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:03:51 -0700

Looking to upgrade my laptops display. I haven't torn it apart yet, but was wandering if anyone knew their compatibility. I would also like to get a more glossy screen for it, mine seems almost dull.

Thanks,

Mark

⟐ Edited febbraio 23, 2015 at 13:03 GMT-7

HP Pavilion dv9000: What is the cause of multiple hard drive failures?

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:47:57 -0700

The HP Pavilion dv9000 is not the oldest computer out there. About 4 months ago, the stock hard drive (about 2 years old) began making scratching noises and such, so I went out and bought an external to back it up, as well as a new Western Digital WD Scorpio Black 500 GB 7200 RPM (the "desktop-performance" laptop hard drives).

So I tried backing it up with the external, but the old drive died mid back up, and it was completely dead.

I installed the new hard drive, and hooked it up with Windows 7, but even 2 weeks in, I started having start up problems. Windows would fail to start up occasionally, and I had to do start-up repair a few times. 2 months in, Windows failed again, I started start-up repair, and it didn't work. I went into the hard drive self-check, it passed the quick test, but received an "error #10009: replace hard disk" from the comprehensive check.

I know that means I need to replace it again, but I'm wondering if anyone knows what could cause this. Did I just get unlucky with 2 bad hard drives, or is there something else that could cause this?

⟐ Commented giugno 13, 2022 at 20:47 GMT-7

Microsoft Surface Book 2 15": Constant Attaching/Detaching of Keyboard and tried obvious solutions

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:17:20 -0700

Recently I have come upon an issue where the keyboard keeps attaching and detaching intermittently.

I am no stranger to this issue over my 2 years of using this computer. Usually I have to just clean the connectors and it works again. If that doesn’t solve the problem right there, a hard reset (power + volume up held for 30 seconds) usually resolves this. Also I can tell it’s the connectors because moving the laptop around or adjusting the screen pivot usually triggers the issue reliably before I clean it.

However this time I am stumped. I have cleaned the connectors (both the keyboard and computer side) thoroughly with rubbing alcohol. The screen can attach fine no problem and everything is working. Moving the monitor around, shaking the laptop, gentle taps, don’t trigger any upset to the connection. However the computer is now attaching and detaching constantly regardless of the conditions (moving or not moving).

The timing of this can be as fast as 10 seconds apart and as slow as 5 minutes apart between attaching/detaching interruptions. When it is ‘detached’ on many occasions the keyboard and mouse still work. Other times it actually interrupts their functionality.

Things I tried:

hard reset multiple times
cleaning thoroughly the connectors
making sure windows is updated
making sure drivers are updated

Only thing I haven’t done yet is a full hard reset. Looking to get my files/programs in order to do a full wipe and hope for the best.

The computer was working perfectly until after one quick site visit where I reattached the keyboard and used it as a bulky tablet. Right after I put it back into it’s original laptop form, the issue popped up. I keep thinking it’s physical but I am not sure what the cause could be. My highest suspicion revolves around the cable that runs along the hinge of the keyboard, connecting it to the pins (only a suspicion, I am not sure as tilting the monitor doesn’t cause any detaching issues directly). But I am at a loss as to how to check or deal with that.

Sorry for the long description but if there are any thoughts I can try I would love to hear them. I am out of warranty so dealing with Microsoft is a no go.

Thank you!

⟐ Commented dicembre 25, 2025 at 1:17 GMT-7

Sony Vaio Duo 13: How to change SSD?

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:48:15 -0700

Hello, sorry in advance for my bad english but i'm french guy.

Do you know how to change the SSD (& why not the RAM) on the Sony Vaio Duo 13 ?

Thanks a lot

⟐ Answer accepted gennaio 19, 2021 at 1:48 GMT-7

Sony Vaio Fit 13A: Vaio laptop suddenly shutdown?

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:51:02 -0700

I have Sony VAIO Fit 13A, with windows 10 (OEM) , the problem is, when I use it, its suddenly shutdown!, there are not any problems in the OS, and I have changed the power option, but nothing change, even after re-applying thermal paste the problem still exist!

Is changing a fan will solve this problem??

Thanks

⟐ Commented marzo 13, 2023 at 13:51 GMT-7

Toshiba Satellite L300: Freezes whenever AC plugged in

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:58:11 -0700

The problem is, the notebook (toshiba satellite A300 1t2 model to be precise) freezes or restarts on ac power plug in but works fine on battery. It charges though when power is connected on shutdown/ when its powered on "may freeze when on or remains on for a little while before freezing or restarts). A very frustrating experience that has no end/limit. Any meaningful solution is greatly and urgently needed. It works fine in safemode whether ac is plugged in or not.

I did lots of checks and fixes i read.Like, disable processor, install standard vga drivers instead of the real drivers to see if its a display related issue and other fixes i read on other forums. Pls help if you have a better fix that works/ worked for you.

⟐ Answer edited settembre 27, 2022 at 1:58 GMT-7