Satellite P100-160: cooling fan comes loudly for 1-2 seconds every 30 seconds

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• Satellite P100-160: I want a replacement for Vista to XP

  I'm having so much trouble with vista which is preinstalled on my satellite p100-160. OK I was expecting a few driver problems and a few apps incompatible, but I wasn't expecting the DVD burner does not work properly and a crowd of vista questions like messaging windows refuses to delete e-mails.

  I want a refund on Vista or better still for Toshiba provide a copy of XP replacement.

  She can tell me who I need to contact Toshiba. Thank you

  Hi my friend

  You're not alone and many other users installing WXP on laptops preinstalled Vista. Contact Toshiba won't help you at all. Don't waste your time and install your Windows on your laptop. On this forum, you can find some very interesting topics about installing Windows XP Home on Satellite P100.

  If I remember well, only problem may be the use of external microphone connected to the mic port.

  If you have more questions about the installation of Windows XP Home edition please write again.

• On my Satellite P100-347 cooling fan runs all the time

  Hello

  I think I might have a problem with the fan on my Satellite P100-347. He seems to be constantly works constantly and is much stronger than when I bought the computer. Initially he just spent and if so, I think that this could now be wrong.
  Help, please.

  Hi Beata

  I agree with the suggestions of Sanremo; He s I don't known how old your laptop has but from time to time it of necessary to clean the cooling fans. Dust and debris inside the laptop could prevent the cooling modules work properly!
  The fresh air flow is also very important. Don't forget that there is enough free space around the laptop. Do not use the laptop on the lap or in the bed. In this case the laptop cannot be cooled in the right way and the high temperature can damage parts such as GPU to the Board of Directors.

  But if you think that there is a serious hardware problem you must contact the service provider authorized in your country.

  Good luck and greetings to Poland ;)

• Satellite P100-106: cooling fan issue

  Hello

  I recently bought this laptop great, but I have a question about the fans that was so annoying. This laptop have 2 fan vents (one on the left side of the laptop and the other at the back), this wind is all the time and the left starts to turn on and off once in a while (I guess that based on intensive tasks how) so I was wondering is this normal behavior for the events in this laptop? And btw, what is the difference between these two events? I'm not sure wheather it has something to do with the fact that I use Vista OS?

  Thanks in advance

  Can someone who owns P100 laptop write some word on the status of the fans in their laptop? I mean is the situation like mine or something?

  Thanks in advance

• Games on Satellite P100-160

  Hello

  Can you tell me if the Satellite P100-160 is a good machine for games?

  Thank you

  TREV

  Why not; Satellite P100-160 supports Intel Core 2 Duo (Merom) T5200 1.6GHz CPU, 17 inch screen and 100 GB HARD disk.
  BUT it uses only an Intel 945GM 128 MB shared memory graphics card.
  I think the older games will work, but you can only dream if you want to play games like Doom3 or another generation with a maximum yield games!

  I m also a hardcore gamer and I would use only the desktop PC with new graphics cards to play games. Desktop PC are easier to upgrade and you have no problems with graphics cards drivers ;)

• Need to drive recovery for Satellite P100-160

  Hello

  I desperately need a recovery for my Satellite P100-160 disc (I think that's what it is).

  Can someone tell me how and where I can get one?

  Thanks for any help anyone can give me!

  You can order the CD from recovery of the EPA, which is responsible for your country.

  Here you can find the database with the FSA throughout the world.
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-> support download &-> find an authorized service provider

  See you soon

• Question about the update of value added for the Satellite P100-160 package

  Hello

  I got an email off the coast of Toshiba today telling me there is a value added package update available (PVAT (v1.0.25).
  I downloaded and unpacked. It contains three options:
  2 don't buttons, button 6, no button but there is no readme etc to tell me which version is my P100-160.

  I have added, trying to install one of them gives me an error that it has already installed older versions that should be deleted everything first.

  Can someone advise please that I should use?
  Thank you!

  Hi guys

  Value added package contains many different Toshiba and utility tools!
  Satellite P100-160 belongs to the PSPAA series! So, you should always choose this series if you want to download the drivers from the Toshiba page!
  This number can be checked on the bottom of the unit.

  I visited the page of the Toshiba driver and checked the details.
  You will find an info that this package installs a range of important public services.
  -TOSHIBA components common Driver: this module is an essential component of Windows Vista. He will have to make the other original programming TOSHIBA works correctly.
  -TOSHIBA Power Saver: The energy saver controls energy by opting for optimal power settings, if the machine is connected or battery-based knowledge and based on the remaining battery power.
  -TOSHIBA utility: this program allows you to customize the settings of your hardware, depending on how you work with your computer and the devices you use. To start the utility, click the Start button and select Control Panel, and select Configuration HW TOSHIBA icon.
  -TOSHIBA password utility: this utility allows you to set a password that restricts access to the computer.
  -TOSHIBA Flash Cards: This utility provides the Hotkey function and the function of pitcher who starts the keyboard shortcut function and sends the other TOSHIBA utilities.
  -TOSHIBA PC Di

  In my opinion, if you want to update the package of value added, you must remove all the tools of this and after new reboot you must install it again

• Docking for Satellite P100-160

  I am struggling to find how compatible with my Satellite P100-160 docking station.
  What they do a?
  Could I use any docking station?
  Where can I get a (or even at all)?

  Please excuse my ignorance, but I'm kinda a thickie when it comes to this sort of thing.

  Any help appreciated

  Your phone model does not support a docking station. But you can use of external ports like Dynadock replicators.
  This beautiful little thing should meet your needs. Give it a try if you need to port extensions or something like that.

  Of course, you can use any other USB port replicator if you wish.

• Satellite P100-160 where can I get a new battery quickly?

  I got a Toshiba Satellite P100-160 (17 "screen version) for about three and a half years now and the battery is toast.

  The battery I States the following:

  Toshiba Li-ion battery
  Model PA3479U-1BRS
  PABAS078
  DC 10.8V

  Please could someone tell me where I can source a (official) new in a week?
  I guess that the best sources are online and so recommendations for online businesses in particular would be welcome.

  I do not want to export the wrong model and I travel abroad to marry in seven days and I want a notebook fully functioning take overseas with me.

  If you have seen how scary my missus is, you would understand the urgency...

  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  You can get and order all parts laptop local ASP.
  Get in touch with the guys ASP your county and ask for the battery.

  You will find the ASP in your country!
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-> supported downloads &-> find an authorized service provider

  Otherwise, take the battery part number and use google to find some online dealers!

• Satellite P100-160: Question about upgrade HARD drive

  Hello

  I would replace the internal hard drive to a larger size, but I don't know who is compatible.
  Here is a link to dabs where they have 5 hard drives, but not sure if they will work.

  Would be nice to get some tips on this thanks.
  I have a Satellite P100-160 that currently has a 120 GB hard drive, it is not enough!

  http://www.dabs.com/ProductList.aspx?&NavigationKey=11154&NavigationKe y = 50540 & key = 40970000 & CategorySelectedId = 11154 & PageMode = 1

  Hello

  I downloaded the user manual for this laptop from the Toshiba page and it says that you can use the 160 GB HARD drive.
  I think that he n t be a problem to use a bigger like 200 HDD or 250 GB.

  Sat P100 supports a SATA HDD controller and you should therefore use the HARD drive 2.5 SATA.

  Concerning

• Audio problems when playing and the screen fades on Satellite P100-160

  Hi, I bought a new Toshiba Satellite P100-160 of Currys today.
  I bought it for the primary purpose of the use of broadcast software OtsAV playing at live concerts between shows.
  Any audio device I play glitches in places if I use OtsAv or Windows Media Player. It is not constant, but there's something not quite right with her.

  I also noticed that the screen will dim sometimes, then clear up again without reason apparent.

  Any ideas what the problem may be?

  It happens when the fan starts and stops?

  If so join the club, but do not expect to fix

  concerning
  Dave

• Satellite P100-160 (PSPAAE-01D00UEN) - upgrade processor

  I currently have a Satellite P100-160 part number: PSPAAE-01D00UEN. Is it possible to upgrade the processor in this machine, I find it very slow in the graphics work I do.

  Any other suggestions as to speed up the machine would be greatly received.

  Thank you

  Ian

  Hi IanGreen,

  A CPU upgrade is not possible, or let s say not supported. All that is supported is the preinstalled Toshiba CPU. If you want another CPU, sometimes at your own risk. Probably the motherboard, BIOS or chipset is not able to handle this or the cooling module is not good enough for faster CPU

  Anyway, your laptop is not the most recent, and if you need more performance, you should look for a new model ;)

• Satellite P100-160 refuses to connect to my router 3Com with WPA - PSK

  Help! My new laptop Toshiba refuses to connect to my router 3Com (f/w 2.06T13) model 3cWDR100A on WPA - PSK. The router only supports TKIP (no AES).

  The laptop, a Satellite P100-160 is under Vista Home Premium with the latest Intel 3945 11.5.0.32 driver and I tried the version of the site Web of Toshiba version mentioned in other threads (and a few other versions also).

  Either way, I don't like latest driver hit with content identical binary files and different date stamps or running of the anonymous installers that have not been digitally signed.

  The problem is that non-encrypted, or WEP works perfectly, but WPA - PSK is not. It fails with a diagnostic message 'timeout for secondary keys. The thing will be very occasionally connect to the network without a timeout (before I tried to improve things with the last pilot about 1 in 20 attempts after a reboot, now it comes rather from 1 to 100). If I can be sure that the password is correct. When it connects everything is fine and stable with excellent signal until the first suspended and then the connection is lost. It's more than a little irritating.

  I see several topics of doom similar networks to Vista support groups. They all seem to hinge around WPA - PSK TKIP and WiFi Intel chipset x 945 in combination with certain models of router. Please can anyone help solve this mess?

  I've seen other threads of networking in Vista by users with this specific Intel chipset and my router model having exactly the same problem and so far nobody has found a solution. I checked the basics of knowledge (MS & 3Com) and tried a few plausible fixes, but nothing helped. I'm out of ideas.

  It seems a little absurd to demote network security to make the latest PC works correctly. Dumping Vista (however tempting) is not an option.

  Thanks for any suggestions or diagnostics.

  Kind regards
  Martin Brown

  Hello Martin

  As you can see this is not Toshiba specific stuff and if there is no 'global solution' I don't really know what Toshiba should do about it. As you all know it should support hardware and software (driver), but if not I don't really see a solution for this.
  Who should offer a solution? Toshiba or Intel?  :|

• Satellite P100-160, not compatible with the latest games graphics card

  My laptop is the Satellite P100-160, which has a 945GM Express chipset is not able to play the latest games. I understand that the graphic card cannot be replaced. So, which eliminates this option...

  Recently, another solution I've heard of is an external graphics such as the Asus XG station...
  http://www.Trustedreviews.com/graphics/News/2007/01/15/ASUS-makes-first-external-laptop-graphics-card/P1
  either this...
  http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070611/MSI-luxium-offers-external-graphics-solution-for-notebooks/

  However these devices large need an express card slot, which I'm not sure that this laptop has even?

  If it's not there ways to add to my laptop? And if not, what other options are available to me that may help my laptop to face the latest games?

  Thank you

  Richard

  Hello

  The Intel graphics card is simply not powerful enough to handle the latest PC games.
  You think so, why all the hardcore gamer don t buy computers laptops, but during the CPU clock and buy new graphics for PC s Office cards?

  The laptop is not comparable with the desktop PC. It's just different technology according to the limitations of hardware upgrade on your laptop, you can spend only the HARD drive and RAM.
  You cannot add also all other ports for laptop. It is not possible :(

• Questions about changing OS from Vista to XP on Satellite P100-160

  Hello

  I wonder if someone could help me... I don't like Windows Vista with a passion and I would much change for Windows XP.

  My P100-160 provided with Windows Vista pre-installed, but until now I feel of it is poor to say the least! So I'd like to return the easy to use Windows XP.

  Could you get it someone please let me know if there is something special I have to do in order to get XP to run properly. I've been reading through some of the questions on the forums on this topic, but want a nice simple step 1, step 2, etc. to ensure that I do the things first.

  Thanks in advance for any assistance received.

  Best regards

  Yvonne

  Hello

  You need description step by step? Come on man :)

  Do everything simply if you want to install the XP. During the installation of XP, you will need to format the HARD disk, partition to install XP on the laptop.
  Then, after the installation of the OS, you could install the drivers of Toshiba which can be downloaded from the Toshiba driver page.

  Please note that you need XP compatible drivers! As far as I know that the Satellite P100-160 belongs to the PSPAAE series. So please choose this one if you download the drivers.

  In addition, you will need to install drivers in the correct order. Placed on the Toshiba page installation instructions could be very useful!

  Best regards

  Goodbye ;)