How do I retrieve data from very old (one is circa 1998) laptop drives? They contain a lot of interesting history from my time in Silicon Valley before the tech crash that I vowed I would one day retrieve.
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posted by zaebiz
on Sep 18, 2012 -
3 answers
How difficult is it to get a replacement from Staples using their protection plan? There's nothing wrong with the item in question, but I'd like to sell it and if I can replace it for a new one I imagine I could get more for it.
Also, is there any way to transfer the plan to a buyer since there's still over a year on it?
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posted by blunt_eastwood
on Sep 19, 2011 -
16 answers
Previous laptop issue fixed (by a certified tech!) resulted in NEW laptop issue. What now?!
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posted by Heretical
on Jul 3, 2011 -
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LaptopFilter: Toshiba x505 fan noise issue - why's it being loud and what to do about it?
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posted by Heretical
on Mar 4, 2011 -
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It's time for a new laptop. I have always had, and loved, Toshibas, and have put them out to pasture due to general age and crotchety behaviour rather than total meltdown. I was all ready to buy my new one (
this guy) when I noticed
this Dell with broadly similar specs, same price and a better processor. The main difference is Intel Core i3 versus i5.
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posted by sarahkeebs
on Sep 14, 2010 -
15 answers
Hoping to get some input on a new laptop decision – are the ones I’m honing in on good options? What might differentiate them?
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posted by DingoMutt
on Jul 19, 2010 -
5 answers
My new laptop has terrible speakers. Please help me make it better, or make the best of a bad situation.
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posted by gursky
on Jan 8, 2010 -
4 answers
How can I make my laptop (Toshiba Satellite U305-S5097, running Vista 32-bit Home Premium) and its Audio Output Device (Realtek High Definition Audio Driver) play nicely together again?
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posted by paleography
on Sep 21, 2009 -
3 answers
I am looking for a signal booster that will play nicely on my laptop which has Vista. People recommended EnGenius USB Device but from what I gathered on Amazon, it does not work past XP. I basically need something that I can take with my on the go.
Intel GMA 4500MHD / Intel Wi-Fi / 10/100 Eth is what came with my laptop. Is there a signal booster compatible with Vista?
posted by cheero
on Jan 16, 2009 -
6 answers
How do I find out which battery is compatible with my laptop?
(Toshiba Satellite L300-1A8)
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posted by bostonhill
on Jan 12, 2009 -
2 answers
How can I reinstall Windows onto an old Toshiba Portege 7010CT with no external drives?
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posted by ajp
on Dec 21, 2008 -
13 answers
Laptop Battel! Help me decide which manufacturer deserves my hard-earned money. I've narrowed it down to Dell vs. Toshiba vs. Lenovo. Also, RAM: 2gb or 3?
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posted by gnutron
on Oct 22, 2008 -
26 answers
2 used laptops: what to do with them? One will be new to me (from my wonderful girlfriend), one will be new to my grandma (from me)
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posted by whiskey point
on Apr 8, 2008 -
14 answers
What should a bone-novice know about installing extra memory in a laptop, a Toshiba Satellite A135-S2386?
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posted by Countess Elena
on Mar 17, 2008 -
3 answers
What's the best-performing OS for a Toshiba Satellite 2595 CDS with 64 MB RAM and a Celeron 400 MHz processor?
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posted by Otis
on Feb 21, 2008 -
19 answers
Tech help please. I've got a Toshiba Satellite laptop and sometimes the display stops working.
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posted by dpx.mfx
on Jul 14, 2007 -
8 answers
My laptop screen is separating from the rest of the computer! It looks like one of the two hinges is hanging on for dear life, and I'm concerned -- if it gets much worse, it will be detached on that side. Is there anything I can do?
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posted by SuperNova
on Jul 19, 2006 -
6 answers
My laptop has suddenly run into problems... That is, it seems to like turning itself off with no warning whatsoever.
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posted by vernondalhart
on Jul 19, 2006 -
14 answers
I've had a Toshiba 5205-S119 laptop for a little over a year now. About a month ago the system fan started to periodically make a grinding noise (or as one person on usenet described it "like running a matchstick up and down a comb"). Is there an easy way to make this stop without opening up the laptop case?
posted by cmonkey
on Mar 8, 2005 -
6 answers
I have a Toshiba e310, that mysteriously stopped starting up when I turned it on. It's not completely dead, it comes up with the default bootscreen and then just sits there. Windows XP detects an unknown device, and that's it. I've tried doing a hard reset, soft reset, and letting the battery drain. Is there any use for it? Does anyone know of a way to recover it?
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posted by jackofsaxons
on Feb 13, 2005 -
5 answers
How do I disassemble my Toshiba Satellite 1110? I can't find the hidden screws or clips. (General laptop-disassembly tips and tricks also appreciated. I gotta epoxy the case back together before I start losing bits!)
posted by five fresh fish
on Feb 2, 2004 -
3 answers
i just got a toshiba m30-s309 laptop and i'm trying to get everything working in mandrake linux 9.2, especially APM so i can get the battery indicator working. i plan to upgrade to kernel 2.6.1, but does anyone have specific advice they could offer as to how to get APM working? do i just append apm=on to lilo?
posted by callicles
on Jan 28, 2004 -
7 answers
