Satellite Pro A200 (PSAE4E) failure hard disk

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• Satellite Pro A200 (PSAE4): DVD player flashes continuously

  Hello
  I have been using a Satellite Pro A200 (PSAE4) computer laptop for a while now without any major problems.

  My dvd drive (tsst TS-L632H harvest) no longer works since a few days now... Specifically, its LED is permanently orange flashing. The drivers are up to date. The eject button does not work either. No disc is inserted. The car seems fine in Windows Device Manager...

  If opened manually and if the disc is in the drive, I can't see all the data. Cannot start the disk either.

  I'm running Vista 32 bit SP1 with the latest bios available on the toshiba site (2.40).
  Since then, I need to fix the 'black screen' often reported problem before the login prompt, by using the windows installation disc

  Any help would be really appreciated.

  Thank you!

  Hello

  According to your page, you are not able to boot from any CD or DVD, not even the Toshiba Recovery CD.
  Am I wrong?

  To be honest, I've no idea why such question which went past but I think it s related to the hardware failure and that the replacement could help
  I put t know how old laptop is but perhaps the warranty is valid and it could be replaced for free

  What do you think?

• Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E - computer laptop shuts down randomly

  I've had my Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E for about a year and a half now. He ran very well most of the time, but in recent months he has been stop itself randomly. There is no warning or "Windows is shutting down" he just me using my computer to a blank screen.

  After frustrated with her, I did a full format my HARD drive and started from scratch. This does not solve the problem, and since then, the taskbar freezes. When I click on it I get the error and the hourglass cursor message "Windows Explorer is not responding... "I then have to click"restart", which makes the taskbar disappear for a few seconds before returning (usually without my sound icon).

  The laptop turns off when it is connected to the electric network with & without the battery and when running only on battery, so I excluded all power problem.

  I have considered it heats up too, but I use a block of cooling with built-in fans and has not himself in a few minutes after being hit not 24 hours, so I'm not sure that's the problem.

  Someone at - it ideas?

  I am running WIndows Vista Home Premium 32-bit if that's any help.

  Thank you.

  > It worked fine most of the time, but in recent months he has been stop itself randomly.
  > There is no warning or "Windows is shutting down" he just me using my computer to a blank screen.

  I think that the problem of overheating.
  The fact is that the laptop would be down automatically stops in order to avoid that the pieces of equipment against damage.
  In most cases this problem can be solved very easily. Using a jet of compressed air, you can remove the dust from the cooling modules and fans.
  I clean my fans from time to time, because I noticed a higher temperature and the laptop was a little stronger.

  Check it out mate

• Satellite Pro A200 PSAE4E memory upgrade:

  Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E: comes with sticks of memory 2 x 0.5 GB installed.
  I think that these are some DDR2?
  Please can anyone confirm this and advise the maximum memory I can install as I appreciate different for
  models... but I can't find any information for this Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E:
  Dave was soon

  Yes. Your portable computer is DDR2 RAM module. I don't know about you but I think you can improve it up to 4 GB. You can for example use a 2 GB RAM and level to 2.5 GB.
  Compatible RAM 2 GB module is with the PA3513U-1M2G part number.

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E: Volume control moves without any breakpoint

  First time I've used this excuse. Just bought my second Toshiba this time Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E Vista Business. The volume control turns both clockwise and anti hourly without any breakpoint that it in either... just begins to turn.

  Increase and decrease the volume but it is unpredicatble and the fact that there is no breakpoint on the rotation of the wheel is I wonder if there is a fault? Seems strange to me.

  Adivce appreciated
  See you soon
  Dave

  There s nothing wrong with the volume control!
  Here are the new properties of the volume control. These volume controllers are integrated in the different portable Toshiba top of range, that a similar volume controller can be found in the new Qosmio series

  So relax and enjoy your new toy ;)

  Hi dude

• Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E - WLan speed falls steadily

  Hello

  Anyone know what is causing my laptop to lose wifi on a regular basis? It's a Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E running on XP. I bought the new laptop in February and it came with Vista loaded but the wifi kept stalling and was Advisor to swap to XP, because it was more stable.

  When wifi is filed, the WiFi connection icon disappears completely from the sys tray as if it never existed even if the wifi witness just under the lower edge remains lit. Research in the network connection in Control Panel of the wifi is not listed.
  I have to shut down the laptop and restart so that I can continue to work online.

  I downloaded the latest driver for the Atheros AR5007EG and I rang Toshiba support.

  Someone at - it ideas - I am disappointed by the performance of the WLan.

  Hello

  Usually this problem could be solved in BIOS and WLan driver update!
  A friend of mine had a similar problem and after that driver WLan will update the WiFi connection is stable.

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro A200-PSAE4E - what BIOS I need for the update and how?

  Please on A) the correct updated version needs to B) process

  (A) the machine came with Vista installed, but it has been ranked towards the bottom to XP works on Win2003/XP network.

  The current bios to V5.20 do update to 2.60 - win 32 (vista) or win 5.60

  (B) Toshiba FAQ - FAQ ref: TRO0000000b07 shows how to upgrade the bios unfortunately it does not list the satellite Pro A200 - then what is the procedure - thanks in advance.

  Hello!

  If you want to update the BIOS, you need version 5.60. Are the other version for Vista and 5,60 only one is for XP and if it s the right one for you.

  The BIOS update procedure is quite easy. The update is based on Windows, which means that you can update it on Windows. So to extract all files from zip archive and run the exe file. Then updated your BIOS.
  But before update you, close all programs running even your AntiVirus and firewall and connect the AC adapter.

  Good luck!

  Good bye

• Satellite L30 - 10V - smart failure hard disk

  My laptop s son frozen then it happened and THE new, and as he loaded up Vista again said that there was a mistake and restarted itself and continued in this loop until I put in the disc of resettlement (GMR400705EN0) provided with the laptop and resisted F12 at startup.

  Everything seemed well forward. He explained he would be completely erase all data on the disk hard drive then I'm gone come with it until it crashed at 12% and said hit any key to continue when I did all this I had was a blank screen Toshiba. I did it again and this time he got up to 60% then it is the same thing as now when I turn on the laptop it say "planned smart failure hard disk 4 Toshiba MK8037GSX-(S1) WARNING: immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive, a failure may be imminent press F1 to continue."

  So do you have any ideas as to what the problem is and will be I need to replace his drive hard as the laptop is a little over a year old and has not been used much?

  Help me please anyone!

  Hello

  I'm sorry to say, but I fear that your HARD drive will die soon. You must, as soon as possible, back up all important data and get the new HARD drive. The replacement is not so complicated and you can do it alone.

  If you need assistance please let us know. There are a lot of people on this forum with a lot of experience and. You're not alone ;)!

• Satellite Pro A200 - PSAE4E Audio volume, number

  Hello. First post on this forum.

  I have a Satellite Pro A200. Volume in a trial through the audio controller Realtek (just upgraded to 5.1) is good, with a good volume. However the playback volume of DVD/CD or radio online, is very soft and barely audible.

  I went to each adjustment of volume and set everything up.

  I had hoped by downloading the software Realtek newest would stop this problem that has existed since I bought the laptop, but I'm only doing something now...

  I hope someone can help.

  Thank you
  Matt

  Hi Matt

  The Realtek audio driver also installs the Realtek HD audio Manager. Can be found in the control panel.
  This tool offers also some useful options that could affect the volume.

  I n t have an A200 but another laptop with the same HD Realtek audio Manager and in the tab called mixer, you can find some settings that could help increase the output volume.

  Concerning

• Re: Satellite Pro L - Eventviewer displays HARD disk controller error

  I've had problems for at least two months, with slowing down, freezing same blueys etc. and eventviewer tells me that I have a HARD disk controller error. Now when I check the device it tells me - as do the dealers - work correctly, but after a chkdsk problem erases only coming later. My Toshiba characteristic of diagnosis does not work so I can't check without the use of a third-party application which I am very reluctant to do.

  I am now lost for what to do given my position of dealers who fell to something I've done / downloaded etc. All the world has any ideas on how I can get my diag back function or other than eventviewer / chkdsk to identify what's wrong?

  The machine is only 10 months with 500HDD core i5, 4 GB of RAM under Windows 7 Professional and Kasersky Pure as my ISS. I use it for general use at home and the little that is worrrying me is that even though my previous Toshiba had a HARD drive crash and had to be replaced - I might have to do a factory default or worse go format and just load a new OS on or get the drive HARD replaced at my expense ($450 last time). The drive is a Toshiba MK5055GSX and looking around locally can not see where we could be contained--if I have to.

  It has become a nightmare, and even if I took an additional guarantee that feeling of time will run out before that I get something on this subject.
  Any help would be so appreciated.

  Hi johndragon46,

  I put t know what laptop you have exactly, but the fact is if the Eventviewer indicates an error of HARD disk controller it can be both: HARD drive itself or HDD motherboard controller.

  You wrote that your laptop is only 10 months old then why n t contact you authorized service provider? Your laptop should still be under warranty and that means an ASP can fix your computer laptop free time guaranteed.

  By the way: list of authorized service providers, you can find on the official website of Toshiba

  Good luck! :)

• Satellite Pro C850-10U - corrupted hard disk drive

  When turned on, it goes to windows recovery screen, then to Startup Repair screen which concludes that "Windows cannot repair this computer automatically. In the details of the problem menu drop down problem Signature 07 is "corrupted Volume. I removed the hard drive and run a diskcheck on it and found four occurrences of a bad block.

  I intend to get a new HD to replace this drive and I got all the data I had on the disk. Unfortunately, I don't have any support recovery. I understand that I can buy a Toshiba recovery media. I want to be sure that, before you start this expense, my proposal is logical. Is there anything else I need to know?

  Thank you very much

  Hello

  At first, I must say that you need to update your laptop with SSD and HDD not. This will increase the performance of your laptop. SSD isn't more expensive so I think it's the best option for you.

  Recovery media: If you do not have original recovery media for your machine you can order on https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx

  I hope I could help you. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask.

• Satellite Pro A200 (PSAE4E) - location of BIOS chip

  The location of the chip of the BIOS on this Toshiba or anyone have a picture of something similar, so I know what I'm looking for? I took the motherboard and despite a sticker that says U52 ILHAM V1.20 BIOS, AAB4, I can't find t he (assuming that U52 refers to the number of chips).

  Cell death after a BIOS update failure so investigate on get another reprogrammed if I can find where the chip is.

  I didn't really update the BIOS - I run the util Toshiba BIOS to see what version I had installed (I think that all other util of BIOS I used allows to see this info before I do anything)-Fr. lists v5.6 for XP but v2.6 for Vista (have not heard before different BIOS for different OS. The Toshiba util went straight into programming - no info, no warning.

  Not worth the cost of replacing the mobo and respectful of the environment, I would rather at least try the replacement of the chip (perhaps if someone from Toshiba is reading this and they would prefer that the environment, better try that by far the mandrel, then they might feel inclined to let me know where it is!)

  Any info gratefully received.

  See you soon

  Rob

  Hi Rob,

  First of the BIOS chip is always located on the motherboard, but it s not so easy it reflash with another image. It is possible people allowed because it's not easy. In the worst case, you could destroy your motherboard together!

  I m no owner A200 and I never turn off laptops because it's pretty tricky. In this case contact the ASP for help. I recommend to you! The guy can really help you.

  Here you can find one:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/ > support & downloads > find an authorized service provider

• Satellite Pro A200 (PSAE4E) - power off when the AC adapter is connected

  I bought this laptop for my wife about 2 years, since about 6 months ago, that the laptop was randomly shut off without warning, this only seems to happen while the power supply is connected as well.

  I have read several other posts on other sites with people having similar problems.

  There are various suggested corrections, you must disable the duel core in the bios so that it works only on one heart and he spend dynamic low for fans. I did this about 2 hours ago and touchwood not a single switch off again. This however is not an acceptable solution, there is obviously much more slowly.

  Another suggestion has been updated the bios, I downloaded it now but am very worried to run it, this laptop can stop at any moment, lasting from a few minutes to a few hours. If it stops while updating to bios, I doubt that it would be good news. I don't want to make it work on the single core for the rest of the day/night to see if its stable and then go for it.

  Before that, can I make a call to the toshiba helpline, I read on the forums that this is as well a defect of design within the laptop and there's a reminder of some of the laptops in the Canada, I do not know how it rings true but still a concern to read and might be unacceptable to the owners of the A200.

  Others have advised that it is an overheating problem, it's that I reject, I running SpeedFan and showing a stable 47 temp and it allows to switch off the coast immediately when turned on, yes it could be due to dust build up, something I checked and cleared, it did not a difference for the frequent switch offs.

  Im not too well why it is only when the power supply is connected, I have not tried a different PSU, but those who have had the same problem try this and it has not solved the problem.

  When I unplug my power as well the battery seems last mabye 5 minutes at the most.

  Overall, Im very unhappy all this, toshiba is a brand of 'high' where you expect better quality and pay for it.

  If anyone has any suggestions please let me know, would be also good to hear talk of toshiba support on the issue.

  Concerning
  Florence

  Hmmmmm... interesting.

• Satellite Pro A200 PSAE4E does not start after upgrading BIOS XP

  Hi, I need help!

  computer laptop, tested just got everything ok with Vista business and everything works fine.
  Now, I have a requirement to test a laptop duel boot XP build and follow the attached instructions to change the BIOS so that I can install XP.

  Restarted the laptop with the bios disk selected bios XP and everything seems ok.
  The phone rings, I answer. When I finished, I think back to the laptop and screen is white.
  Leave it for 20 minutes still white. Stop the laptop and reboot, no tosh start screen, nothing.

  Now does not start, so what do I do to get this thing working again?

  Hey Buddy...

  This looks very bad! :(il ressemble pas à quelque chose a mal tourné àle cours de la procédure de mise à jour dele de BIOS, et donc l'ordinateur portable ne peut pas démarrer correctement.)

  I hope that the ROM module must be flashed again.

  This can be done only by an authorized service provider.
  I see no other solution for contact ASP in your country and ask for help and handling.

  Good luck and best regards

• Satellite Pro A200 motherboard failure

  Hi all my phone cut out the other week and after putting in a repair shop, I was told that something burned the sense that he now refuses to charge/turn. I don't have a quote on their part, but in time it has taken to get a response from the shop the warranty ran out, since happened during the warranty, but I have proof of the shop I was wondering how to claim repairs? I called the technical support line and the guy said that it was not covered but that sounds like a quick attempt for me to not try to claim.

  If you have evidence, it should be covered.

  That I would probably take an another ASP.