Posts by richk

How long did it last when it was new? Unless you changed anything (more memory, different power settings, pc cards, etc), the battery is wearing out. I have found that Toshiba batteries don't last that long.

I don't have a service manual on that model, but the answer is probably yes. Some models have a separate daughter card that does the video.

All brands of HDDs are pretty good. If you ask 10 people, each will have different experiences. I have had bad luck with Maxtor drives, so I don't buy them. The next guy will say that Maxtor drives are the best. I have personally had...

I will adress the overheating question. I would remove the heatsink and fan, and clean everything with denatured alcohol. I would reseat everything using Artic Silver paste. I have had the best results with lowering temperatures by...

Set the jumper to force it to be Master.

Read this: http://askiris.toshiba.com/ToshibaSu...%200%206341679

The temperatures sound a bit high, but not terrible. What did you use for thermal paste? I always suggest Arctic Silver. I have found it gives the lowest temperatures.

What you are describing is the classic symptoms of the video card problem that has plagued 5105 models. There are people who have repaired the cards by resoldering the memory and graphics chips in a rework station. It involves very...

Try formatting the card in the machine that is failing

That is the correct video card. What are your symptoms? The CPU rarely needs to be replaced. On that model, the fault is usually the video card. It is difficult or inpossible to find one from a Toshiba dealer; eBay is your best...