20 Most Recent Toshiba Satellite A205-S5880 Notebook Questions & Answers

There is problem on your DVD or software which u have install that does not support the file.Most probably VLC is the only media player which can give large support for media files.Please download and install vlc media player.

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To install Windows 7 no need for RAID driver. If you face issues in installing Windows 7 disable RAID in BIOS, install Windows 7 and then install RAID driver.

How To Manually Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 - Satellite A200/205:

http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/PSAF3U-PSAF6U-Win7UpgradeInstructions.pdf

Windows 7 Drivers page:

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=2060003&rpn=PSAE3U&modelFilter=A205-S5880&selCategory=3&selFamily=1073768663

uninstall driver and restart your pc. After reboot your windows will automatically install driver. If not work on skype again, please verify mic with another application. After, if mic it`s ok, verify setting from skype

Remove the battery. Keep pressed power button 30 seconds. Reinsert the battery. Try again. If not let it start like this - black screen. And press ONE TIME FN and F5 until the screen comes back again. OR FN and F9.

Bring it to a repair shop if you really need to replace a fan. Otherwise, get a can of compressed air and clean out all the vents and fans. You can also use a vacuum with a hose attachment to clean it. You also might want to get a laptop cooler.

A) Video Cable connections are loose:Connection at the motherboard, and the connection at the back of the LCD screen, in the Display Assembly.Both need to be checked.[For Toshiba the Video Cable is termed LVDS Cable.Low-Voltage Differential Signaling Cable. I will just keep referring to it as the Video Cable ]B) Video Cable is damaged:Observe the sheath at the motherboard side of the Video Cable?Is there obvious signs of damage to the sheath of the cable?If so, there may also be damage to the tiny, thin wires inside the sheath, of the Video Cable.Due to the routing of the Video Cable under the left Hinge, the Video Cable may be pulled on. This can create a bad connection.Due to the above also, the Video Cable's sheath may be damaged, and the wires inside. A view of the Video Cable by itself,http://www.batterystyle.com/toshiba-satellite-a205-s5880-cable-p-484063.htmlIf the Video Cable checks out to be OK, the next item is the screen Inverter.To test a screen Inverter you need a sensitive multimeter. This usually means expensive. { Or use a known to be good, compatible screen Inverter } Just thought I would state that. Don't want you to completely disassemble your laptop, just to fix a Video Cable, or screen Inverter. {Or LCD screen)Most consumers decide to just replace the screen Inverter because;1) If the problem isn't the screen Inverter, it is the LCD screen.(A LOT of people buy an LCD screen, when all they really needed was a screen Inverter)An EXPENSIVE part.(LCD screen? $150 to $400 approximately. Screen Inverter? Usually around $22 to $48 )2) The ease of access to replace.As stated, if the problem isn't the screen Inverter, then it is the LCD screen.1) With ALL power removed, AC adapter (Charger), and Battery, remove the Keyboard Bezel, and the Keyboard.This is the motherboard connection side.Display Assembly removed with Video Cable. Now remove the Display Bezel, and LCD screen assembly, to access the Video Cable connection to the back of the LCD screen. {NOTE*The screen Inverter is mounted at the bottom of the LCD screen, and behind the Display Bezel }This shows the Video Cable, and it's connection at the motherboard side,http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/toshiba-satellite-a205/laptop-disassembly-2.htmScroll down, click on the photo in Step 9.The Video Cable is the cable to the upper Left side. Has one Red arrow pointing to the left.The photo in Step 10 shows the Video Cable disconnected from the motherboard.(This is Page 2 of a disassembly guide. Pages 1 through 4 are available above, and below. Page1::Page2::Page3::Page4::Find another model,in white. Just thought I would state that. Don't want you to completely disassemble your laptop, just to fix a Video Cable, or screen Inverter, or LCD screen) )2) LCD screen side:http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/toshiba-satellite-a215/disassemble-display-panel-4.htmhttp://www.insidemylaptop.com/remove-lcd-screen-from-toshiba-laptop/All three links above will help you with checking the connections, or removing the cable to perform a continuity check. (Test)Also with accessing the screen Inverter, and LCD screen.For additional questions please post in a Comment.Regards,joecoolvette

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You could try here for the diver for your webcam

http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp

Please try this website of hp: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html. Just enter the product name of your pc laptop and you can find the driver you need. My advice is to choose the later version which you can do by checking the date it came out. Hope this works.

try to download the web cam driver free from your pc brand web site!!

Hi , hold down the zero key whilst powering it up and if it has it installed it should go to the restore consul if this dosent work then you need to buy a recovery disc which costs 25 dollars approx
the link below has them for your model .

http://www.computer-reset.com/ToshibaRecoveryCD_Satellite.html

I suggest installing a CD writing studio like Nero or there are several free ones on the net. These will help you burn a CD. Alternatively you could use a USB drive if this meets your requirements.
If you goto My Computer is the CD drive present?
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Check the AC connector to see if it's loose (broken). Also, the battery might be dead.

Problem is on the video card. You can check on your specs if your video card is pre-installed. Meaning , if your video card can be removed or it is embedded on the motherboard. If the latter is true, then you need to require a new motherboard.

Check here:

http://www.laptopking.com/kingpartdetails.asp?ref=1578&category=misc

Part numbers are listed.

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which means that ur battery is charging,it needs 1-2 hrs to be full charged so even after 2hrs it shows red which says that problem vit battery/ charging module better take to service center

The internal connection of your CD-Rom was lost try to checked its connection inside the laptop.

check the power supply by shorting the Silver and green wire. if the fun is not working the power supply is broke.

In this case it could be that its a problem with the hardware.I would say regarding this contact your system vendor he will give it a complete check.


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you need to check and make sure it's on the HCL list .....this stands for hardware compatibility list ....or the laptop should have a sticker saying it's vista ready . let me know

The product key is associated with the MS Office 2013 software, not the specific MS Windows version of Operating System - unless the MS Office lists a minimum version of OS ie: "Windows 8.0" In this case, it would not install on Windows 7. Otherwise, you should be able to install it on Windows 7, Windows 8, or later.