Weird problem of satellite 3000

I have 2 laptops Toshiba Satellite, both for professional use,
the 3000, however, my pride and joy. I work in a very exposed position and people actually stop and ask myself... What is the brand of this laptop? Recently, I've updated
for XP Pro the 384 MB of Ram. However, the machine was still faster.
Until last night, at home, I wanted to work. I have
could not start windows. Finally a Dos window pops up saying "not properly connected IDE cable", as well as a series of short beeps. I took the laptop first thing this morning, tonight, what I was told that the IDE controller jumped because of a power surge, and I so need a new motherboard. Is it possible? I'm afraid that they spoil this machine. This laptop is much faster than Compaq P4 my husband.

HI Muzikatz,

I also have a Satellite 3000 and it works correctly. I love the Sat 3000 because it's a well designed laptop which is with its integrated components very fast and strong. In our society we have about 10 Sam 3000 in use and we havn't a hardware bug again. In my opinion your IDE cable maybe loose by a blow or something else. Another problem might be that your RAM upgrade it damaged.

In my mind there is no other explanation for this problem. Maybe you could visit a Toshiba service partner to solve the problem. On the following site, you can find under Support / downloads - homepage to support a request for Toshiba Service partner
http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com

Bossi Bye

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