Toshiba A75-S229 Crash Landing - Page 3

relaxzoolander, I have a Toshiba Satellite A70-S249. I've experienced what you been getting in addition to the static issue. I noticed that the "automatic power shutdown" is due to overheating. Your right about the "PrtSc" region has the most heat around there. From what i can tell, the power source is somewhere around that region so that's probably why.
I find that if I take 2 big thick highlighter and stick them horizontally under the rear of the laptop, I hardly get the "power shutdown" and less heating. So it would seem, the overheating is probably due to bad ventilation space under the laptop where there are some fans to cool off the system. Given more space for ventilation, the issue is virtually fixed. Not a good fix but it works.

I also have the static problem. When I first got the machine,.. around november, there wasn't any issue. During late November to now, the crash and freeze has been more frequent. I help dampen the static by putting a couple of masking tape over the left speaker. But this is short of a 100% guard against the crash and freeze. My 1 1/2 year old daughter would poker her finger at the left speaker grill and viola!! freeze galore. I think this has something to do with her running/crawling around on the carpet.

jkonrad, about the repair fix, we just take the laptop to he ASP shop and tell them... ??? Thanks. Not too familiar with repairs with toshiba since, i gave up and lived with the defects.

After looked Toshiba's website, I sent my A75-S229 to Toshiba authorized dealer to get fix. They took almost one month to replace case, system board, and CPU. I was wondering maybe they can just give me a new one! Anyway, my laptop is running pretty well now. No lock up so far!

Toshiba static - Freezing solution

Hi,
I have a Toshiba A60-173 and my notebook froze, I just got a blank black screen and it didn't even boot up.
I took out insurance and support, they took me through a little routine which fixed it straight away ( although I cannot say it won't happen again ).
1) unplug everything from your notebook,usb,power cable,everything.
2) turn the notebook upside down and take out the battery.
3) press the power button in for twenty seconds.
4) insert battery and other cables including power cable.
5) power up as normal.

I was told I had too much static in the notebook and although this might not solve the problem it got my notebook booted up again without loss of data.

Hope this helps someone.
Tynesider

I have a Toshiba A75206, bought it July 04 and about a month or so later I've been having random shut downs, I suspected overheat problems and sent it to Toshiba for repairs. They got it back to me in exactly a week, which was very impressive, but they charged me for shipping. Haven't had that problem since then, but then again it's been very cold around here for it to overheat. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to clean the dust inside or where I can find a strong miniature vacuum to suck everything out?
I have also noticed a static related problem as well. There are random times when I hibernate my computer and upon returning the speakers would not work at all. I checked all my sound controls and everything, and could not get the speakers to work. However, if I restarted or rehibernated my computer, the speakers would work again. Has anyone have similiar problems like this before? Thanks!

Toshiba A75-S226 overheats - disassembly instructions?

I have had a Toshiba A75-S226 for a little over a year (out of warranty of course). For the a year I loved the computer and had no problems with it at all. It offered all the speed and features I wanted for a great price from Circuit City.

At about 14-15 months old the computer started to routinely overheat and shut down with no warning at all. I got a tray and placed it on the tray with the back elevated so the fans could work better. It seemed to help, so I was passified for a while.

Now, the AC connector seems to have either a short or bad connection. I can have the AC adapter plugged in and all seems well, but the laptop shows the battery as discharging even though it is on AC. If the battery is allowed to go dead, the unit shuts off even though it is on AC! I can move the AC connector and the battery charge light will go on and off. So, I would like to take the cover off of the laptop and see if it is a problem I can fix. BTW, I am A+ certified. I have been unable to proceed very far at taking the unit apart, however. Can anyone offer any assitance with accessing the motherboard and, in particular, the power connector? I know it is not tha AC adapter itself as I have a second adapter and it does the same thing.

Any help with taking this thing apart? thank you! rwarner911@adelphia.net

Satellite A75-S229 Crash Problem

Satellite A75-S229 is known to have crash problem. I am also having this problem where computer either freezes up or restarts without giving me any warning. This is very annoying.

I believe this problem is due to the overheating of the computer. This is completely Toshiba's fault. So many people are experiencing this problem.

I have purchased many laptops from several different manufacturers, never had this problem.

Yes, this problem is common, especially during intensive use (such as gaming). I own a Targus lapdesk, and at a recent Lan party that I was at, a girl there had the A75-S209 Toshiba Satellite, and it kept rebooting while she was playing "Star Wars: Battle Front II." Out of all the techy guys there, I was the only one who was able to help her resolve the issue. I simply went over, picked up her notebook, set the lapdesk (no fans, but it puts plenty of breathing room under the notebook) underneath it, and she never had a problem again the rest of the night.

Simple, but effective. And only like $17 at Wal-Mart.

-Ransom

I will say, nothing impresses the ladies like a lapdesk...

LOL. True. I know that it's very convenient to have when you want to use your notebook in bed or something. Those darn blankets alwats block the intake vents.

I have the A75 229 and not only does mine restart on it's own sometimes but it take me over 10 tries to start it sometimes and there is no audio at all. I bought it from and ad and now I'm stuck with this piece of crap unless I can find another sucker to unload it on. I wish I saw this before I bought it.

I'm sorry to hear that. My wife has been using the A75-S209 for 1.5 years now, and it's as stable as can be. Not one reformat needed. I do wish I'd gotten her something besides a P4 processor, but oh well. Besides the somewhat loud cooling fan and hot-running processor, it's a great little notebook. Try reformatting, maybe. And the reboots could be from heat. You might need to clean out the vents/clean the fans.

Good luck. Get a Pentium Mobile processor next time (ie: "Centrino" or such).

Ransom