Portege R500 and SSD update

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• Satellite R630-155 - fan is too loud and SSD update

  I am the owner of a Toshiba Satellite R630-155 (Core i5-480). My problems are:

  1. the fan is too loud and never stops. In normal operation (navigation and General Office work) there is a constant high pitch noise which is audible three to four meters in a desktop - high load environment, you just can't take it anymore! The fan never stops... even when you do nothing...

  2. the heat is a big problem. The bottom of the laptop is overheated constantly and I have to place on my desk so that the lower left corner is outside the table, so it can breathe fresh air from below - otherwise, the temperature rises and the (noisy) fan is unable to follow. When I work with the laptop sitting on a couch, I place a thick book between the laptop and my legs. The book must be thick (more than one inch) with hard covers, otherwise the heat going through the book!

  3. last (but not least, I will mention the biggest problems here) that's the problem with the installation of the SSD. I bought a used Corsair F80 (80 GB SSD) from a friend, but I was unable to use it with the Toshiba - BIOS not detect the disc. I tried to install all the latest updates for portable and SSDS but I had no success. Then I put the disc and I bought a brand new Zalman 128 GB SSD (SSD0128N1 Sandforce) but I had exactly the same problem. I contacted my local support Toshiba and after much conversation, the only answer I got is that the laptop is not compatible with these SSDS, and it is acceptable by Toshiba and not their problem. They told me that if I need an SSD upgrade I cannot go for the Toshiba SSD that is installed on the portege series, which is sold by Toshiba for a ridiculously expensive price - about $500 for 128 GB. I contacted the European support center and I got the same exact answer. I searched the Internet and found someone else with exactly the same problem with a Corsair 128 GB SSD - he concluded that the laptop detects the SSD after ten to twenty resets. I tried and it was true - after a lot of restarts the detected disk Zalman laptop and I was able to successfully install Windows 7, but the process is unacceptable. Also the drive is rated by the sites official at the speed of an OCZ Vertex 2 128 GB (and a little better), but when I ran a cue point in the Toshiba, the results I got were less than half of the advertised speed. Same reference in another machine of the same disc, resulted in the announced speeds.

  Shame for Toshiba...-beautiful design and portability, but all the rest is a big flaw. Their support in non-existent and they do not appreciate their customers. According to me, they stole my money and I will never buy a Toshiba laptop again.

  Sorry for the big message, but I need, I warn potential customers. Can anyone help me with any of these problems? You also have the same problems?

  To follow...

  Hey Buddy,

  With regard to the issue of fan and the heat: you did it BIOS update? A friend told Satellite R630 too and he told me that the fan with the new BIOS version 2.10 activity is reduced. In addition, the laptop is colder than before so I recommend to install this update. You can download the update of the BIOS here:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com > support & downloads > download drivers

  But before you start the update of the BIOS, you should consider the following tips:
  -Run update as an administrator only
  -Unzip all files from zip archive before launching the update file
  -Close all running programs as the antivirus and firewall
  -Make sure the battery is fully charged

  With regard to the SSD it s still a little complicated to install 3rd party products and no one can guarantee that these parts would not work. You're always on the side safely with original spare parts from Toshiba.

  All you can do is to install the new firmware for SSDS and hope that it works, but who knows maybe the BIOS update will help you also in this case ;)

• Portege R500 and Novatel Modem 3G on Windows 7

  Hello

  someone have a solution for getting the Modem 3 G build-in novatel works on Windows 7 in a Portege R500?

  I tried to install the driver for Vista 32 bit on my W7-Ultimate32bit. I have tried this driver:

  http://de.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/Tracker.jsp?file=http%3A%2f%2fsupport1.toshiba-tro.de%2ftedd-files2%2F0%2fwmb-20071115155201.zip

  Installation starts fine, but the installer then a fallback and stops.

  What do I have to wait for a W7 driver?

  Klaus

  > Should I wait for a W7 driver?
  I think so. You can try to use the Vista driver but there is no guarantee for correct material work.
  I think that Win7 drivers will be available soon.

• Portege R500 and Toshiba optical Tilt-Wheel Mouse

  Hello

  I have a problem with my Portege R500 combined with my Toshiba optical Tilt-Wheel Mouse. I use Win XP Pro SP2.

  When using the laptop will cut the mouse. If I plug the mouse into a different USB port, I can use the mouse for a while, but it does not stop.

  Then the same problem, but a reconnection to another work of doesn´t of USB port.
  I use the original Microsoft win xp driver.

  Hoody Bye

  Have you received the special XP driver with this mouse?
  If Yes, then install it.

  But to my knowledge it s common USB mouse that needs to use a plug n play

  Then maybe you should check the USB settings.

  Go to Device Manager and open the USB bus controller tree
  Here, you must mark the unique USB root hubs and select Properties.

  In the Management tab to disable the function allow the computer to turn off this device

  In addition I recommend upgrading the XP to the last State. I want to say that all fixes and patches must be installed!

  Good luck

• Portege R500 and Wireless connectivity N

  I just bought a new Portege R500 with wireless capabilities N, through the pre-installed Intel 4965agn wireless adapter.

  The problem is that it does not connect to the router Dlink 2740 b mode only wirelessN. The only way I can connect it is in when the router is in the mode of GBS and it connects to 54 members.
  No idea why the N Wireless does not work?

  Arnaldo

  Perhaps that the wifi router doesn't support the standard 802.11 N wirelesses

  I think you should check your router WLan properties.

• Portege Z810 and BIOS update 1.80

  What the BIOS for Portege Z830 update (PT224 / PT225 / PT22L), version 1.80 do?

  The description says fair + "This BIOS update adds functionality to your system." +, and I couldn't find anything about this website more Toshiba on. The update has been published on 24-05 - 2013.

  I assume that Z810 Portege European must be like us Z830/Z835 (PT224x/PT225x) so I ve checked the page American support for the update of the BIOS and here's the info on the BIOS updates:

  + Version 1.80 - 2013-04-25 +.
  + Optimized a BIOS setting to improve the reliability of hibernation RESUME. +

  + Version 1.70 - 2012-09-12 +.
  + Implemented the Intel specification for stability - put MEBX up-to-date at 7.0.0.0063. +.
  + V1.30 EC/KBC: ensures better stability. +
  + V1.30 EC/KBC: changed the method of detection of power supply error. +

  + Version 1.50 - 2012-02-13 +.
  + Add a boot LOGO sequence for ZAT (GPS) models. +
  + Improved: Control of the TPM on Intel TXT module enabled systems. +
  + Implemented a fix for a problem where the BIOS password can be entered when it is configured as follows: 1. wired USB keyboard is connected to the port replicator. Wireless USB mouse is connected to a USB port on the computer. 3. computer is docked in the duplicator. +
  + Implemented a fix for a problem where the BIOS password can be entered with some USB keyboards. +

  + Version 1.40 - 2011-11-15 +.
  + Improved: The TPM on Intel TXT control enabled systems. +

  + Version 1.30 - 2011-10-27 +.
  + Initial production BIOS for these models. +

  I hope this will help you.

• HP ENVY 17-j020us Quad Edition Notebook PC RAM and SSD update

  Hello I was wondering if it was possible to update the card I have now

  Currently it has 8 GB of DDR3 memory, 1024 GB 5400 RPM hard drive. I also wanted to know if I could downgrade to 8.1 for windows windows 7

  Thanking you in advance

  Hello

  Manual: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03922401.pdf

  Data sheet: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03754267

  Driver download page: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4063&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=5408157

  RAM: You can spend in total 16 GB MAX, put two 8 GB DDR3L PC3L-12800 1600 MHz SO-DIMM SDRAM into the two slots. I wouldn't do this if I'm going to upgrade SSD and it's more than enough unless you're going for heavy fabrics intensive programming & resource.

  SSD: Yes, you can replace SSD HARD drive in the main Bay and make the boot drive SSD SSD HARD drive cloning. If your model has two hard drive Bay, you can move the HARD disk to secondary Bay - to buy the kit of additional hard drive for this property in the Bay.

  Decommissioning: You may need to clean install Win 7 after buying the product key of Microsoft. Downgrade rights are given now for version 8.1 of Win Pro for laptop OEM. Drivers for Windows 7 are available in the download of your model site.

  Your laptop came with Windows 8,

  http://m.WikiHow.com/downgrade-Windows-8-to-Windows-7

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#fBid=fV92IN3PQMD

  Concerning

  Visruth

• Portege R500 and Windows 7 drivers

  Some drivers W7 happened 03.09.2009 for R500 - but unfortunally the 3G a dWlan are not included. Work does'nt Insallaing Vista drivers (even in Vista mode). Can someone help me?

  Rgds
  Lars

  Hello, Lars

  What do you exactly mean with doesn t work?
  Can you activate/module 3G?
  What exactly is the problem?

• Portege R500 - is not reading DVDS and software of DVD writer?

  We have a few notebooks Portege R500 and put our brand on them image very well.
  I can't find the DVD playback software and the software editor of DVD on the download site, is it available? It comes pre-installed on the computer, but we do not want to use the image it comes with.

  Thank you

  This additional software is only part of the image of Toshiba and can be downloaded from the Toshiba driver page!
  If you want to use the software if you need to buy a version full or you will switch to the image of Toshiba.

• Portege R500 USB Extrenal HARD drive question

  Recently, my boss bought a Portege R500 and I installed Win XP SP2.

  Installed all necessary drivers.

  It is, if I connect an external USB HDD's does not detect and I use the laptop after having removed the USB HDD applications hang up and it wont even stop.

  Can someone share a light on this problem?

  Thank you.

  It is not easy to share a lot of light on it. Who is the manufacturer of this external HARD drive? You have a software with this HARD drive that needs to be installed first?

• Replacing the screen on Portege R500

  Hello

  I have a Portege R500 and I managed to break the screen.
  Part number is LTD121EWEK. Do I need to replace it with the same or are they some compatible screens which will be adapted?

  Thank you
  Wooju

  It is always best to use the same parts. So you'll be sure that everything will be OK.
  Question on other compatible screens is interesting, but I don't think anyone here can give a definitive answer or.

  Contact the nearest service Toshiba and ask for help. They have access to the database of Toshiba and they can check which screens can be used on this portable Portege model.

  By the way: I found the same info that you can use LCD TDG (LTD121EWEK) on the internet.

• Portege R500 stronger cooling module

  I have a Portege R500 and Notepad air fan is stronger.
  I tried several cooling profiles (battery optimized Performance, battery, optimized cooling performance) and with all profiles is the fan of the air harder. :(

  Hello

  I think that there is anything wrong with your laptop or cooling modules.
  The cooling module could be little bit stronger due to the fast rotation of fan.

  But the fan must turn more quickly to ensure a good and cooling properly.
  This is necessary and essential to ensure that your internal parts like CPU and GPU overheats not!

  PS: Have you checked settings dynamic CPU frequency mode in Toshiba HWSetup?
  Please check if the frequency was set to dynamically switchable.

  I know that you have changed the settings of day before but let repeat me once again.
  Saving PCI-> enable
  Method of controlling CPU-> auto
  Processing speed of the CPU-> set it to a lower level (left)
  Method of cooling-> lower level (left)

• Portege R500 - unknown button on desktop

  Hello

  I have a Portege R500 and I noticed a small button in the upper left corner of my office (see screenshot, inside a red circle). The button looks a lot like a close button on a window, but if I click it, nothing happens. It appears when I reduce all my open windows. When I press the "View desktop" button in the "Quick Launch bar" However, it is not there.
  Has anyone encountered the same problem or what anyone has any idea whence this button and how do I stop it from appearing?

  [http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5613/iconqx4.jpg]

  Thanks in advance

  Post edited by: [email protected]_BE

  Hello

  you have installed ICQ? If Yes, then you know what this "object", it s the sign that ICQ is running in the background. It s also another application that runs in the background and place a symbol somewhere around the desktop computer.

  Could you please tell me what 3rd party applications are installed on your computer? It would be useful to know, perhaps we can understand what the weird symbol...

  Welcome them

• Intermittent Bluetooth on Portege R500

  I have a hardware problem intermittent with the Bluetooth adapter in my two - month, Portege R500 and I would appreciate any comments or second opinions before you attack me it as a warranty issue.

  I use a Bluetooth mouse with my R500 and it was fine for the first five weeks. Then I kept noticing that the mice would be dead for a few seconds at a time. Whenever it happens that the machine does the 'Vista' connect device or its "disconnect device" (a kind of twang). Since yesterday, it has reached the point where there are about ten twang events an hour but the Bluetooth remains ever work for more than a few seconds.

  I found that an easy way to monitor the issue is to disable the external Bluetooth devices (to totally eliminate their effects), leave open device with the Bluetooth expanded element Manager and increase the volume up to hear the "twang" that signals an event of default. Every time that happens refresh the window Dev man and objects reappear or disappear from the entrance of Bluetooth. When everything is ok the following five recommendations are present, but now, for most of the time, there are only RFCOMM.

  a? ¢ RFBNEP Bluetooth
  a? ¢ RFBUS Bluetooth
  a? ¢ Bluetooth RFCOMM
  a? ¢ RFHID Bluetooth
  a? ¢ Bluetooth USB Controller-5 at Toshiba

  When I run the diagnostics of Bluetooth for 'check communication with Bluetooth device' translates 'bankrupt '. The Bluetooth stack was originally v5.10.14 (T). I replaced it with the 6.10.10 new and this has worked, but intermittency is unchanged, so this seems to rule out software problems. Anything I do, as to move the machine or restart, seems to affect when an "event" occurs; don't change when the machine heats or cools.

  In any case it is now obtained in the step where Bluetooth is not usable more so it seems I have to deal with the guaranteed repair procedure.

  You're right about this Johnson. If they see that you have removed the screws on your own it can void the warranty. Be careful with this. You have very expensive laptop and warranty should be valid or maybe you should expand it buy an extended warranty.

  In any case, good luck!

• No sound on Portege R500

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Portege R500, and there is no sound.
  In the Device Manager I checked the drivers and hardware and it seems to be ok.
  I did test sound with the sound of Windows and it did not work.
  I have good gear wheel in the front of the laptop, no sound.
  I use Windows Vista Business SP1.
  Can you help me? Should I use a specific software from Toshiba?

  Kind regards

  OK, you already checked wheel in front of your laptop. Make sure it is not disabled via the FN + ESC key combination.

  The other thing could be, she is silent in sound options or level is set to low.
  Got to control panel configuration-sounds.

  There should be a green mark on the speaker icon. Enter the properties and go to the level and put them to 100. Check that there are no red symbol above the speaker symbol.