Satellite A20-S103: after HDD upgrade light noise speakers crackle

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• Satellite L30-134 - after HDD upgrade PC freezes and won't start

  Hello
  I upgraded my Satellite L30-134 of the standard 60 GB HDD for a new 120 GB. After that, I have the following problem:

  (1) after installing XP form to the recovery House DVDs works fine but after that 2-3 weeks of normal use it instantly freeze pc and after hard reboot the OP start up can do anything but to format the HARD drive. After that format cannot install original XP and Vista, the progress bar show me that the installation is complete but after reboot, nothing happens. This problem persists long wery. After 3-4 clean up one after another the pc starts and runs very well about 3 weeks. What is the problem? Any idea?

  (2) when I first install Vista or Linux PC is runing fine, but not in normal parameters. Always freeze but after hard reset works fine for about 2-3 days. When I install XP first that the PC is useles after hard reboot the only thing I can do is to format the HARD drive and do a clean install.

  PS: The HARD disk is produced Original Toshiba.

  Hello

  This strange boyfriend s but to me it sounds like that, these problems are caused from the new HARD drive that may be defective.

  I think you should test the HDD using Hitachi Drive Fitness Test:
  http://www.HitachiGST.com/HDD/support/download.htm#DFT
  With the Drive Fitness Test, you can test your HARD drive. Download the CD image, burn it to a CD and boot from it. You can then the HARD drive test.
  On the same site is a user's guide if you want to know more.

  Good luck and give us feedback, what happened! :)

• Upgrade of RAM on my Satellite A20-S103

  I can't tell what type of bars of memory I can use upgade my computer too... Everyone?

  Hello

  I think this link to the module memory for Satellite A20-S103 site should help you get answers to all your questions ;)
  http://www.orcalogic.co.UK/ASP/ProdType.asp?ProdType=7431&ft=m&St=3

  As you can see you can improve this laptop to max 1 GB of memory and you use PC2100 200 pin SODIMM (266 MHz) DDR modules.

  I hope that you are satisfied ;)

  See you soon

• Updated satellite A20-S103 - CPU and RAM

  I have toshiba satellite a20-s103 and I want to spend the cpu and ram.

  I need more to upgrade the processor that the RAM, the socket is socket p, please if you find any compatible cpu or ram from e - bay or if you find elsewhere, new cpu, or second hand in a good situation, please report it!

  and please tell me if intel core 2 duo or quad is compatible
  If you find the intel core 2 quad or compatible with that laptop duo, please report!

  Thank you very much!!!

  Guess what buddy.
  Forget the CPU upgrade!

  It is a very old notebook support old chipset.
  I'm quite sure that the chipset would not support Intel Core CPU m.

  In addition, the memory can be improved up to 1 GB of RAM (2 x 512 MB)
  More is not possible.

  In my opinion, if you need more performance, buy a laptop (maybe good work 2nd unit) supporting the newer parts.

• Satellite A20-S103: LAN cable disconnected

  Hello

  I can not access my LAN or internet.
  I use a Satellite A20-S103 with a Realtek RTL8139/810 x Family Fast Ethernet NIC

  When I connect the Lan cable to the LAN port, the message "LAN Cable" disconnected.
  The same message is displayed using connectivity doctor ConfigFree.

  I have changed several cables, used cables that worked on other computers and the message still there and no access to the router/modem.

  Near the LAN port LEDs are not lightning (or orange or green, no)

  I already read messages here in the forum (and other forums) and I can't get the ethernet card works.

  Do you think the problem is with the card or the operating system.

  Can you help me?
  Sorry for my English

  First, check to see if the network card has been recognized in the Device Manager.
  Under network adapters, you should see the LAN card.

  If there is a yellow exclamation point near network card then the driver has not been installed correctly or there is another serious error.

  In the first case I recommend the withdrawal of the LAN card from the Device Manager and after new reboot, you should try to reinstall the driver downloaded from the Toshiba page!

  In addition, you must set TCP/IP parameters automatically because the router assigns the IP address automatically.

  Please check and report the results

  Good luck

• I have a problem with the BIOS update. Satellite A20-S103

  She asks "Plug adapter AC." but II use my laptop with power supply only. And I have not adapter how can I install and upgrade my wood someone has idea?

  Model satellite A20-S103.

  I have 1.10 BIOS already I need 1.40

  [Edited by: admin]

  Hello

  as you wrote everything should work!

  The drums plugged in when you did the update to the BIOS?

  Are you using the original power supply?

  Do you use the Toshiba Power Saver? If so, set it to default!

  Rudi Bye

• Need info on GPU on Satellite A20-S103

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Satellite A20-S103 and I'm looking for a graphics card. I don't know what is the brand of card, Board is Intel, independent, I don't know, please tell me what is the card.

  Thank you

  Message was edited: assignment has been translated

  Hey this is cool that you always use this old piece of hardware. I m wondering really you want to fix, because it is not so easy to find parts for these old machines.

  Autour Googling, I found the info this old machine has video Trident ALADDiN-P4 card.
  I put t know if this info will help you, but the key is that you got the answer to your question. ;)

• BIOS flash for Satellite A20-S103 necessary

  Hello

  I need a flash BIOS for laptop Toshiba Satellite A20-S103. I have already downloaded on the download site.
  But this one I can't use because I need windows must be installed. And that's the problem.
  I can't install windows because the BIOS is not fully ACPI-compatible.
  The version of the BIOS on the laptop is V1.10.

  Update I need a version of dos to Flash the bios.
  Is it possible to get an update of the bios that is written for dos?

  Thank you very much

  Jean

  > I need a flash BIOS for laptop Toshiba Satellite A20-S103. I have already downloaded on the download site. But this one I can't use because I need windows must be installed.

  You will get no other update BIOS (traditional BIOS). Only the victory of BIOS-based are available on the Toshiba page!

  In addition, you should be able to install windows even the BIOS is not fully ACPI-compatible.

  What Windows you are trying to install?

• Lost my recovery of my Satellite A20-S103 disk

  Hi all! I lost my recovery of my Satellite A20-S103 disk. Anyone could copy it for me? Or, there is somewhere I can get it? Thank you! Be well!

  > Could someone copy it for me?

  Toshiba Forum is not an emporium of recovery disks!
  I guess that a recovery could be ordered from the ASP.

  If this laptop is too old then it will not be possible to get the collection of the ASP.
  In this case, you need to install the XP from your own disc, and then the pilots could be downloaded from the Toshiba page.

• Satellite a20 s103 wifi problem

  Hello!
  I inserted a card MSI mp54g2 mini pci wifi in my computer Toshiba Satellite a20 s103 and it does not work properly. The signal level is very low, although I tested it in the same room where was my AP (dlink dl-624 +). I found that there are 2 cables inside the computer (Brown and white) and two locations on the wifi card (in the hand). I don't know how I connect them, yet I tried all possible combinations and none of them does not change the signal level. Also, I found that even though the antena is not connected, the signal level is the same.
  Can someone help me with this one? !!
  Please help me!
  THX :)

  HI TEC

  Connect cable o white HANDS and black to THE and try again.

• Satellite A20-S103: can't burn CDs

  I use satellite A20-S103.
  my laptop won't burn CD more!
  This laptop uses a combo CDRw-DVD-ROM
  It reads, but he's not burn CDs?
  I looked in the tools and utilities cdrom. I saw a driver called DVDRAM. also I searched toshiba.com drivers latest. She also wrote driver DVDRAM here.

  What is the true driver?
  What can I do to fix this?

  Hello

  As far as I know, DVD player is automatically recognized by the operating system and you n t need to install any driver. Driver DVD-RAM is something else and it is not only the driver but the little tool too and must be installed if the unit has DVD - RAM drive.

  If you can't burn CD the only thing you can do is to do some tests.
  Try to remove the drive from Device Manager, and then restart the device. The reader will be recognized and installed automatically
  Check if you have any success with the media from different manufacturers
  Try to clean the lens

  If this does not help, I guess that your drive should be replaced.

  Good luck!

• Satellite A20-S103 - crackling noise with new HARD drive

  Hello together

  I upgraded my laptop A20-S103 with a hard drive Western Digital WD2500BEVE 250 GB running under Windows XP Pro.
  Since then, I have problems with the sound and the movement of the mouse when the CPU usage is high.

  Up to 50% of its use, works well but before I crack and mouse sticks and made jumping movements.
  The BIOS and drivers are updated to the latest versions of Toshiba online.
  After awhile and a lot of research, I got also the HDD running in DMA mode with the IDE4008.exe ALI tool isn't that hard drive is running in PIO mode.

  In addition, I think that the speed of the hard drive is low when the CPU usage is high.

  Please also read http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?messageID=89990𕾆 that is showing that I'm not the only one with this problem.

  Anyone know a solution?

  I agree with Akuma. You should try to update the BIOS and drivers from the chipset and see if it works or not.
  It's worth to try ;)

  The two you can find here:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported Downloads & => Download drivers

• Re: Satellite A20-S103 remove BIOS password

  Hello!

  I have a portable A20-S103 Satellite with the BIOS password.
  It is an operator who think "left the password of the bios can be a great way to give a nice headache after they me shooting."

  Now, Yes, I had a nice headache, but I think that nothings impossible, maybe you can give me a way to erase that password and reuse this laptop.

  Thank you in advance.

  Yes, it of possible to remove the BIOS password.

  But I put t know how, you need an ASP (authorized service provider). They can remove the BIOS password.

  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported downloads & => find an ASP.

  I'm sure they can help you.

• Satellite A20-S103: need drivers!

  Hello! Please, help me with drivers on Toshiba SA20-S103 on Windows XP.
  I lost my driver CD and I can not reintstall Windows. This site web I've not found drivers. Maybe I am doing something wrong?

  Please, help me. Give me a direct link to the drivers modem audio, video, etc.

  Thank you very much!

  I m bit confused
  I visited the Toshiba driver page and found the drivers for Satellite A20.

  So what s the problem?

• Satellite A20 - S103 SD card reader

  I searched with google and browsed the site but could not find the answer to my question. I have a 512 MB Apacer MMC card for my Nokia N-Gage QD. I wanted to use the SD card reader in my A20-S103 to put stuff on the MMC card. And since they are supposed to be compatible, I figure it should work. Needless to say, this isn't: Pei

  SD controller driver is installed correctly, but I can't install the driver for the card. Then I get an error "tdevcon failed" and the pilot won't settle.

  The drive is even compatible with the MMC in my A20?

  Thnx in advance :)

  Hello

  AFAIK MMC card can not be used with your device. You simply insert the SD cards. In my opinion, the only possibility is to buy a small external USB drive.

  Good bye