Satellite A30: HDD started making a humming noise

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• Satellite A30 554: start and stop the question automatically

  After about a year of use my computer laptop (Satellite A30 554) started having problems with the starter. Quite often when I turn it on cooler starts working and the LEDs are showing that the computer is on, but the screen remains black. Sometimes, I need to turn off the PC and on a couple of times so that he can start to begin. What is the reason for this and can it be resolved?

  Once I had a problem with this computer off by itself while working, which was not caused by a virus. Some people advised me to vacuum clean :) under cooler. I did and it helped.

  The problem was supposed to be linked to the dust on the heatsink, which does not allow that it works correctly. The current problem also connectable to the cooler, or is - it a motherboard problem?

  Hello

  Generally speaking, if it starts and does even not initializing the monitor, or starts and turns off immediately, it could be the motherboard. It helps to remove each device at a time and try to start the computer. Sometimes when the parts become defective they still affect the ability to start. If, after removing all devices, that the problem persists, then your motherboard is faulty and must be replaced. Hope that fix you the problem.

• Re: Satellite A30 - battery starts to unload if the power is connected

  Hi all

  My Toshiba laptop Satellite A30-871 began to discharge the battery while the power is connected (the LED shows that AC is connected but laptop consumes the battery power instead of loading battery and the use of current alternative). When the laptop achieved 0% battery turns off. Remove the power plug and reconnect do not resolve the problem, while the computer is turned on, only computer shutdown will begin the battery takes over. Which means that I can use portable so that battery retains some powers. Sometimes, when the laptop is turned off and the battery is charging, battery charging LED starts to blink and I have to remove the power plug and plug back.

  I don "t think it's a bad power connector because the witness indicates the power is connected.

  I wonder if anyone has a solution for me.

  Kind regards
  Nova

  Hello

  Just a question; does the laptop functions and using only the AC adapter (without the battery)?

  If Yes, then I guess that the problem might be related to battery failure.
  Maybe a new battery could solve this problem, but as you know this is just a suggestion

• Need serial number for a Satellite A30 HDD

  Anyone know the serial number of a hard drive Satellite A30?... Thank you

  Hello

  As far as I know there are different models of Satellite A30 - xxx. It would be very useful to know the detailed device name because there are different hardware configurations.
  But have found three different discs:
  30 GB OF HDD - MK3021GAS
  40 GB HDD - MK4021GAS
  60 GB OF HDD - MK6021 GAS

• Satellite A30: HDD size after the recovery procedure and Defrag

  I have a Satellite A30 and just did a complete reinstall from the recovery of the product disks. My question relates to the amount of disk space hard should be resumed aftre reinstall it.
  My hard drive is 4.95 full GB according to the procedure that is much higher than I expected.

  Also, after reviewing the reader with Defragmenter I seem to have twice taken up training with Greens, unmovable files like Blue contiguous files. Unmovable files is there and if not how to I remove them?

  It's where I guess that extra hard disk space is lost when it is lost?

  Thank you

  Hello

  It's not easy to say exactly how much space should be taken after the recovery procedure.
  I have so much that I know on the recovery CD, you will find the whole operating system Windows XP, driver Toshiba and utilities as well as additional software like OneNote, WinDVD, etc.
  This additional software could take as much space on the disk outside the OS.

  Blue not moveable files belong to the Windows operating system, and as a result, the files are placed together.

• Fan of satellite L making a humming noise

  Just today my laptop fan was emitting an annoying gurgling noise when the fan is on. I got no problem with that before today.
  Any ideas what is causing this and what are the solutions?

  Thank you

  Dan

  The cooling module is hmm may be defective
  Perhaps the small fan ball bearing malfunctions

  If you have noticed this only while the fan is running, then this part must be checked and possibly replaced

• Satellite A30: Canoe start Recovery CD - cannot read disc information

  My a30 is about six years old.
  About two years ago, I used the recovery disks to format and reinstall windows xp
  I'm trying to do the same thing again now, but a window appears saying "can't read disc information.
  What could have happened to cause the a30 not to recnognise the disc? (he continues to recognize other discs)
  hope someone can help me
  Carl

  Wait. window saying "can't read disc information! ???
  How have you tried to use the recovery CD? Have you tried to start the recovery of the Windows operating system?

  Sorry, but something like this is not possible! You have to BOOT UP from the recovery CD to install the new OS!
  But beware, the recovery will format and remove the data from the HARD disk.

• Satellite A30 cannot start after cleaning the heatsink

  I have a problem with my sat a30. It lights for 5 seconds then goes automatically off and on again for 5 times, before finally shutting down completely. all this began after I cleaned the heatsink. can you give me some advice for what to do with this problem?

  Hello

  This path is not easy to say what is the problem, because, who know what did you exactly and how. As you know do something like that on your own is always risky.

  Are there signs of life of the cooling fan? AFAIK the CPU becomes very hot in just seconds after the start, and I presume that CPU is not cooled properly and because of this unit turns off.

• computer making a humming noise?

  Whenever I have try and play a game on my computer to make a buzzing sound... could you please help me understand what I can do on this issue,.

  Hi krissyclarke,
   
  a. are you facing this problem since day one, that you run windows 7?
  b. may I know what game you're trying to play? Is it compatible with windows 7?
  c. happen you only by playing games?
   
  If the game is not compatible with windows 7 so I suggest you to install in compatibility mode and check.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Steps to run the troubleshooting program compatibility Troubleshooter

  1. open the program compatibility problems by clicking on the Start button, then Control Panel. In the search box, type troubleshooting, and then click Troubleshooting. Under programs, click on run programs for previous versions of Windows.
  2. follow the instructions in the troubleshooting.

  For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

  Method 1: I suggest updating the sound card drivers and check.
   
  Steps to update sound card driver:
   
  1. click on the Start button.
  2. in the search box type devmgmt.msc, and then press ENTER.
  3. Select the sound card device and right click on it
  4. now, select Properties.
  5. in the Properties window, on the driver tab, click Update driver.
  6. After installing the updates, restart the computer.
   
  For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work properly
   
  Method 2: You can also run the troubleshooter and check if that helps.
   
  1. click on the Start button and then click Control Panel.
  2. in the search box, type troubleshooting, and then click Troubleshooting. Click View all, and then click Audio.
  3. follow the directions in the wizard.
   
  For more information http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-troubleshooting
   
  Tips for solving common audio problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/tips-for-fixing-common-sound-problems

  Solve the problems associated with the sound of the games Microsoft or mapping programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812394
   
  Hope this information is useful.
   
  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

• Satellite L670 started making funny noises

  Hello

  I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite L670.
  I noticed it has started making noises.

  First of all, it makes a noise as if a dvd / cd in the drive but nothings been put in the drive and the drive is empty.
  And second, I was on youtube and it makes a weird noise like static, I he did while I was on youtube and also when I'm browsing the internet, thought I would ask here for advice before I send.

  Any advice would really be welcome

  Hello

  With regard to the problem of noise WEIRD;
  My drive does not spin if no disc has been inserted.
  So if this will happen again and will not stop, so I recommend asking an ASP technician for the verification of the material eventually the STRANGE should be replaced then

  About static noise.
  I'm not very well what you mean, but it would be interesting to know if you notice this m ring all the time or only the navigation in internet.
  Please check the sound is coming from

  In addition, you can try to update the audio driver too.

  Also turn off the microphone in order to check if the sound is not completed as described here
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB0402UB0001R01.htm

• Satellite A30 - does not start after the RAM to level

  Hello

  I recently installed a crucial for memory
  my laptop, which is a Toshiba Satellite A30. However, when I try and
  restart the laptop, he tries to restart the fan turns on then turns off with a beep sound and this is not
  even to get to the Toshiba start screen.

  The memory I installed is 1 GB, 200-pin SO-DIMM, 128 X 64, DDR 333, CL2.5, part number CT12864X335.

  "Memory module PC2700 DDR 1 GB, 200-pin SODIMM

  CT12864X335
  
  
  * Size of the module: * 1 GB
  * Package: * 200-pin SODIMM
  * Function: * DDR PC2700
  ' * Features: * DDR PC2700 • CL = 2.5 • unbuffered • NON-ECC DDR333 2.5V • • • 128Meg x 64 •.

  I have
  took out and put back the old memory and the laptop boots
  normally and is OK, I even tried to put the memory in different
  slot machines, but it still has the same problem.

  This suggests that memory is faulty, as bought crucial memory must be compatible with my laptop?

  Thanks for your time,

  You have this problem if you use modules or only the new module?

  If you only use the new module, the case is clear. The new module is defective or is not compatible with the laptop.
  I think you should get back on the computer dealer and request a new. Maybe you can get a Kingston module because I have only good experience with this production.

  If you use both modules, they are not compatible. You should only use the modules with the same specifications.

• Satellite A30 does not start with the USB device connected at boot time

  Hello

  I have a Satellite A30 and sometimes it does not start.
  After turning on, not even the BIOS starts.
  even if sometimes the BIOS starts, but the OS does not load.

  I figured out that its related to USB devices connected at boot time.
  If no USB devices are connected, it starts without a problem.
  Even if the start-up is suspended, as soon as you unplug start it BIOS USB devices.
  Its ok to connect USB devices later, once the system has started.
  I disabled "removable devices boot" and "network startup."
  just in case, but it makes no difference.

  BIOS is version the most recent (1.70) and it comes up with all kinds of USB devices.
  printer, mouse and (self-powered) external USB hard disk.

  Is this a known issue?
  There is no known workaround solution?

  Hello

  I put t know why this happens, but it has to do with the BIOS.
  The same thing happened on my old laptop. I couldn't start my unit while the USB printer has been turned on and connected.
  The only solution is to disconnect the external USB device during the boot process.

  RSY you should check if the order of boot in the BIOS has been on the HARD drive first.

• Should I use IDE or a SATA HDD in a Satellite A30 303

  Hi there, I was wondering what HARD drive I can get for my laptop A30-303 because the old is dying today being a machine for 4 years, so I would like to upgrade. Y at - it a maximum size of the machine, or I can put in any size of HARD drive?

  Also the HARD disk doesn't have an IDE or SATA interface?

  Hello

  As far as I remember the Satellite A30-303 PSA30E series came with a 60 GB 4200 RPM HARD drive.
  The laptop supports the Enhanced IDE (ATA-5). This means that you need to use the HARD drive that supports an IDE interface!

  But note; not all HARD drive sizes are supported. There is a BIOS HARD disk size limitation.
  I'm not sure on the compatible HARD disk sizes but in my opinion, you should be able to use 80 GB, 100 GB of maybe too.

  Best regards

• Satellite A30 series can boot from USB external HDD?

  Hello

  I have a satellite a30 series laptop. Anyone know if I can boot from usb hard drive? My bios has an option to boot from removable devices. I want to install linux but my laptop has only 30 GB of internal space and most of that is out of stock, that's why I want to install and run linux from a disk usb external hard.

  Thank you

  As far as I know that something like this is not possible. To see if anyone has any other theories. ;)

• Satellite A30: 80 GB HDD is recognized as 40 GB

  My Satellite A30 2.5 G Cel. 1 GB mem recognizes a 80 GB of a 40 GB HARD disk.
  The HARD drive I am trying we is a Samsung MP0804H.

  Someone knows how to set the LBA for this laptop?

  Hello

  I presume that you will upgrade the drive initially, HARD as A30 comes with 40 GB HARD drive. I put t know if its problem BIOS that do not properly recognize the new HARD drive but you can try to do a full format with magic partition tool and install the OS by using recovery media.

  If you use the installation in expert mode, you will see who will drive capacity HARD to be recognized by ghost image and try to create two partitions.

  It is also possible to check how the HARD drive will be recognized as external one.