Satellite P20 - copy of CD and DVD

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• Satellite A50 543 reads CDs and DVDs sporadically

  I have a problem with my DVD-ROM in my laptop. It only reads CD and DVD sporadically. But most of the time that I dwell in a DVD and it try the bed. But after a few seconds it stops and the DVD - ROM led lights constantly.

  My question is, can I get a new DVD-ROM? Or I have to send it back to Toshiba?

  Sorry, my English is not the best ;)

  Hello

  For me, this looks like a disk failure. After repeatedly the lens can not calibrate properly and so sometimes s not possible to read, burn with different media.
  You should know that internal portable players using different parameters like master/slave or c - salt. These parameters is not editable as on drives for desktop PC.
  Therefore, it is very important that you will use and bye a compatible.

  If you want to know which drive will work on your laptop, so I recommend asking the Toshiba service partner for details.

• Satellite L750D/L755D - its integrated and DVD player does not work.

  Hey

  First of all I have no idea where to post this.
  Beside that, I'm clueless about take you over the page. (which lets you choose the computer laptop/build/etc etc)
  So here I am

  I have a Toshiba - Satellite-L750D/L755D

  He came Pentecost 7 windows, but after a lot of trouble, and since I hate windows 7 more then any other OS.
  I bought windows 8, which is now upgraded to 8.1 the last update as you know.
  Since the same beginning whit windows 7 built-in speakers not work as they should.
  And small piece I want to say at the start that they have worked... BUT for 5-10 sec, then it just stopt.

  But the strange part of it is if I connect a sound box the sound works perfectly and does not either.
  I'm not an expert in the field. but since I grew up whit it I know a little bit about it.

  I think it's something whit drivers that are corrupt or don't work well together.
  Now search across the web around trying to find a solution but not done whit no progress at all.
  You may think different, but I think that this Web site is the worst of all. lol sorry I have to be true.

  He asks what kind of satellite I what I know but who is not in the list, anywhere!
  Then try to find the right driver which is probably need is a little impossible.
  Next to this no disc drive of mine no longer works.

  No matter what or what disc I put in, after all he'll say that there is no disk or the disk is empty.
  And no, this isn't the issue because if I put in another laptop / pc, it works very well.
  I'm getting a little tired of it because I paid more than 700 euros for this laptop.
  To know that I could use it properly for 3 months, after that it started to happen.
  I'm still paying every month for this laptop, which is unusable at all.

  Why? because I had no sound, and the reason I bought a laptop from Pentecost 8 GB of ram is for games.
  Now to do games come whit a disc, if your laptop can not read you wasted more money. (new)

  I really need help whit this and hope I am on the right place for it.
  Because I'm on the point just throw it out the window.

  If you want to know more information ask around. I give you everything I know.
  But also didn't really know what to write here, next to the problems I faced.
  .
  Oh yes before I forget, I tried to get the drivers whit me serial nr.
  And guess what? It does not exist! And no, I'm not stupid, that's good.

  Help, please!

  Theo

  Hi Theo

  At first, I want to clarify one important fact: it is user community.
  I guess you did not however, I want to help you provide essential information.

  First of all some ideas concerning the problem of CD/DVD drive:
  As you probably know that the lens of the laser s internal drive is important to read or write data on the disk (CD or DVD). In case this laser lens is dirty or would not calibrate properly, the disc could not be treated properly.

  I m also an owner of some different notebooks and I had the same problem in the past. I could fix it by cleaning the laser lens using cotton tip and liquid alcohol. I was not very difficult to clean the lens, and after this procedure simply the disc can be read correctly.
  I recommend you to clean the laser lens and verify if it would help to address this problem.

  Regarding the sound issue:
  You have posted some info on the series of the laptop but I put t know which model of laptop you have exactly: Satellite L750D-xxx
  It would be interesting to know which model you have exactly.

  In any case, always is, and the problem could be related to software or hardware problems.
  Software problems could be solved by putting the laptop back to factory settings (using the procedure of recovery, Recovery disk). Of course, this would mean that you would get the Win 7 OS on the laptop and your personal data would be deleted. So save the data if it is important for you.

  Of course it would be also desirable to reinstall the audio driver.
  The Toshiba UE driver page provides all the drivers for the laptop Toshiba EU models
  http://www.Toshiba.EU/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU

  Since most of the Satellite L750D-xxx models use the same sound chip, you can choose any series L750D for the right audio driver.
  Note: the audio driver should be removed (uninstalled) before beginning the installation of the new driver.
  This could be done in the Device Manager.

• Satellite P20: How to burn a DVD?

  When I try to burn a DVD it tells me to insert a blank DVD. When I put a DVD - RW in it still dose not recognize. I can read the DVD burn cant just ok
  hope someone can help

  Hi Pete,.

  You don't say exactly what P20 model you have but I think that they were shipped with a DVD burner able to burn-r and RW discs. If you try to burn a RW - then he will have to get in shape first.

  I'm not sure what you use a burning software, but there should be an option to format a RW disc before using it.

  It is also interesting to note that some readers are very picky on the who do the blank media you are using you may need to experiment a bit to find a suitable brand to use. It is worth noting that some of the cheaper brands might be more effective than brands 'name '. Personally, I use "Datawrite" discs with no problems in a mat * player.

  Try to burn a - R and not a RW - as a first test to ensure that the optical drive is working properly.

  Kind regards

• Satellite P20 - formatting drive HARD and the installation of Windows XP Sp2

  Hello world

  Beforehand, I want to thank you for taking the time to help me with my questions.

  Due to system problems I'm trying to re - install Windows XP SP2.

  Based on the installation process, I have two questions:

  1. when I start the PC, the operating system Windows XP installation CD in the CD drive, I am unable to run it directly. Instead the old operating system (which I want to remove) starts. Is there a specific key in the Toshiba P20 notebook that runs the CD automatically? I understand that when the Windows XP installation CD to run it gives me the option to format the HARD drive.

  2. If I want to format the HARD disk directly, what is the best way to do this?

  Once again, thank you very much for the help

  Best regards

  Q.

  Hello

  I assume that you have the original CD of Microsoft Windows XP.
  To install a new OS, you must start on this CD.

  Insert the CD and after laptop starting immediately press the F12 key.
  This will enable the Startup menu, and then you may choose the CD/DVD drive as the boot source.

  As to question 2;
  During the installation of XP Setup will ask you the HARD drive formatting. Simply to choose this option and the HARD drive will be formatted.

  Good bye

• Re: Cannot use remote control with my Satellite P20

  I just got hold of a PSP20E and the remote control (2 of them) does not work, the light blinks but that's all. When I try to set up in the Media Center settings, I get the message unable to detect the remote sensor.

  I was told by the previous owner it was working, the only thing I've done is to adapt to a new DVD (TEAC DV-W28E) player and loads of recommended Windows updates. The BIOS version is 1.6 and I'm under Win XP MCE (sp2). Any ideas would be welcome.
  Either by the way, I write a BIOS updated on a CD, or do I have to buy a floppy drive?

  Hello, Alan

  I used Satellite P20 over 2 years and I never noticed any problem with the small remote control. I guess you bought second-hand laptop and in my opinion, the first things you need to do is install the OS via recovery CD.

  When the laptop to factory settings, you must test the operation of the equipment, in particular the use remote control. Recovery image is designed so that everything should work. If this isn't the case, it may be just because of a malfunction of the equipment. As I've already said I used this laptop long enough and never noticed any problems.

  To be honest I didn t make updates because the BONE was very well set up. As I said, you can test it with recovery image.

  The BIOS update you need floppy drive.

• Satellite P20-521 turns off randomly without warning

  Computer shuts down randomly without warning. I also had a few blue screens of death last week.
  To restore using factory settings.
  Or should I return my Toshiba laptop

  Hello

  As Johnny writes that you should try to clean the unit. I used Satellite P20 for two years and remove the cooling in the lower corner, I found a lot of dust inside. After that cleaning of the laptop was much more calm and cooling fan did not run at full speed as before.

  I imagine that your laptop may not be cooled properly and the result is overheating. Your first step should be to remove dust. Look at how the laptop runs after doing this. If the laptop starts to cut again please write us again.

• Satellite P20 S203: what DVD player is picked up and compatible

  I have a P20 S203 the problem I'm having is to identify a replacement DVD (all), I transport but no drive.

  Can anyone point me in the right direction which readers will work.

  Hello Martin

  On this forum I found some interesting topics on ODD on Satellite P20 replacement. It seems that the drive TEAC DV-W22E is perfect for replacing ODD. It is STRANGE DVD - RAM and you will have a DVD burner with function of RAM.

  Google around a bit and find info on prices.

• Satellite P20-842: Question about product Recovery DVD-ROM

  I have a portable satellite P20 842.
  I received a DVD of recovery of product with it (2 DVDs)
  I would like to format the hard drive!
  When I try to use the DVD, I get a message "starting windows 98"
  some 900ish files copied and then NOTHING! I restarted and I get a message from stiarting windows XP...
  My questions
  (1) how to use the DVD to format the hard drive!
  (2) when I bought this laptop, it had windows XP preinstalled... so where windows 98 come into picture?

  I need to format my disk ASAP as my comp hangs...
  I need HELP! AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

  Hello

  Don t be afraid. Everything is ok.
  The restore CD contains the ghost image files and it uses the files Windows 98 MS system to boot from the CD.
  It is usual that the Win98 message during initialization.
  In addition, the recovery CD formats and automatically remove the HARD drive.
  You have only to boot from this CD and you select standard mode.

  In this case the recovery CD is completely erase the HARD drive.

• Satellite P20: unit stops during playback of DVD

  I JUST BOUGHT second hand satellite p20... Well I recharge the battery.
  I put a dvd 3 or 4 cd (always good at the other players and cd rom) after 3 minutes or 10 minutes or less... well no reason (the battery control save energy were on "never turn off the hard disk") the laptop turn off immediately, without reason!
  Like someone taking the unit off.
  I tried to do the same with the battery, no battery, with battery and a link to electerc network, anyway, but the problem is the same!

  Sorry for my English, I hope you understand my problem.
  Please answer me quickly, so I give it back to the owner...!

  [email protected]

  Thank you very much! GRAZIE!

  Hi Paolo

  Before trying what whether the device correctly. My previous unit was Satellite P20-303, and after two years, there is a lot of dust inside the unit. Maybe is the reason for closing overheating. You have second hand unit and who knows how the previous user has used the device.

• Can speeds of DVD - I play slower pre-recorded DVD - Satellite P20 801

  I have a Satellite P20 801. I think to buy a DVD burner, so I can transfer VHS to DVD hardware. If I recorded it at a slower speed, would I be able to play on my laptop? How can I tell if the DVD on the P20 player can play different rhythms - assuming that's possible?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  As far as I know that the recording speed is not relevant for play. You can save on the minimum or maximum speed DVD and the DVD can be played on your P20. My previous laptop was P20 and I never had no problem with this.

  Good bye

• Satellite P20: Device DVD Player reads only the DVD but cannot burn CD & DVD

  Hello

  I have a toshiba P20, and I'm having a lot of problems with it. One of them is my DVD UJ811. I don't really know what is happening, the drive was already replaced and a few weeks later, it was exactly like the front, and the service provider made me pay almost 70EUR for a budget of 400EUR rejected.

  I would like to know what really should do, I can't read the CD and I can not burn CD/DVDs, I can just read DVDs, nothing else.

  I have seen some forums on the net, too many people in the world has the same problem I have and I really need to know what is the best solution for me.
  Thank you

  Hello Rafael

  I'm very surprised by your post it here because I've used Satellite P20-303 (a red) about two years. Laptop is now used by my brother and it works perfectly. I don't really know what problems you have, but I never noticed anything suspicious. Up to now I removed the cooling Grill on the bottom twice to clean the unit, and that's all. After that laptop computer cleanup runs a lot more quiet then before.

  Back to ad: I have to be honest and say that I traded with TEAC DV - W22E DVD - rom. original drive was DVD - RW and TEAC DV-W22E DVD-RAM. My brother use it pretty extensively, but until now there is no problem at all.

  I don't really know what the service is doing, but if possible replace the drive TEAC one. I can tell you with certainty, it works very well. Moreover, according to the description of your problem, I am sure that the drive is faulty.
  You can replace one. It's very simple to do.

• Problem recording/burning to DVD - R on Satellite P20

  I have a portable Satellite P20 with a Multi Dvd Player - RAM (which should support both DVD-RAM, DVD - R and DVD/RW for recording). I have some difficulties of saving data on discs DVD-R - basically when I insert a space are DVD drive D is not yet available.

  I tried recording on a DVD-RAM disk, which worked well (went through the usual procedure off regularly writing to CD etc) it seems only to be DVD - R that are the problem.

  any ideas people?

  You should check if the record in the properties of the drive is activated.
  Please also check this Toshiba document:
  http://support.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB6201ED000ER01.htm

  Found also this FAQ very useful:
  http://support.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/FAQ6701IH0004R01.htm

  Maybe this will help.

• Satellite Pro M70-113: not possible to write on CD - R and DVD-R

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba satellite pro m70-113 laptop.
  Playback problems:
  I'm unable to read cd - r. It's really strange that a few days earlier these CD - R have been reading very well on my drive.
  and when I click on the cd drive in my computer, an error dialog box shows and says f: is not accessible, incorrect function. Here's a screenshot of the error... :
  http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9574/1bp3.jpg

  And when I try to read my DVD-R, a few times they read very well but sometimes it does not read and the drive LED is lit when it does not read the dvd - r.
  When it reads the DVD-R, the following error message comes: screenshot here: http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9674/2bc0.jpg

  Write problems:
  After getting reading problems, I tried to test my drive writable.
  And I found that I'm unable to write on cd - r. I used alcohol and Nero once but without success.

  Although the same content when it is burned to cd - rw, it is a success.
  I am able to burn successfully on a support DVD + RW 4 x with data amounting to close to 4.34 GB for DVD5...
  When I insert a DVD - R Virgin car doesn t detects it as a blank media and the keps LED on lighting constantly and if nero State doesn't detect my DVD even! I'm not able to write on my DVD-R media...

  In short: write to RWs is possible for both cd - r and dvd + RW not possible of writing on CD - R and DVD-R.

  Please help me.
  It is only 7 months since I bought this laptop and believe that there may be no other person on this planet who looks after the training better than me!
  Really, I have not much used this drive and never scratched/gradient/local support, only the Supermedium media inserted.

  Thank you

  Hello

  Well, based on your description it sounds like the drive cannot calibrate the lens and, therefore, it of not possible to read or write to these media.
  Usual it of not possible to fix this and the replacement drive is necessary.

  You can also consult the user manual. You will find a list with all supported and compatible media.

  I also found this topic in the forum:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=13170&MessageID=48243

• Cannot read CDs and DVDs on satellite C660

  Hello

  I bought my PC laptop Toshiba Satellite C660 in December 2010.

  I was not able to play any CD or DVD.

  I checked on the properties of Media Player and found that the driver had been disabled.

  I know not how get the laptop to read CDs and DVDs, does anyone know how or why this happened? Is - this rare?

  Thank you

  Natsophia

  I do understand that with the driver disabled.
  Optical drive is listed in Windows Explorer?

  If you can't find it listed in the Device Manager and if it is in the unknown device list try this please:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/FAQ8101LA0000R01.htm

  It is described as a Vista but there the same should be under Win7. Please try it and send feedback.