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06-13-2015, 09:50 AM
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I have a 7yo Toshiba Satellite A300 and when I connect it to my LED TV via HDMI, or place it on a wooden surface it crushes or restarts randomly. When I have it on its Logitech base, it works normally. I should note that I changed its battery as its original got old and stopped working. But I don't think it is the battery because the problems with HDMI and wooden surfaces do not go away if don't have the battery on. I also cleaned it inside and changed the thermal paste twice and I try to keep its fan clean of dust. I don't know what to do.
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo
4 GB RAM
250 GB HDD
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3400 series
Win 7 Pro
Thanks
Chris.
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06-13-2015, 02:41 PM
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OK I will try it, but I don't work with Linux, even though I would like to. I will format it during the summer probably and see then
OK I will try it, but I don't work with Linux, even though I would like to. I will format it during the summer probably and see then
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06-14-2015, 01:32 PM
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ok I am sure we can all get along here
the reason why I asked to boot linux so we can rule out windows as the problem
and the reason why Timster asked you to check your temperature is to make
sure you don,t have a overheating problem
I am sure if we can all get along we can solve your problem
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06-14-2015, 02:52 PM
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Compton, you don't need to explain yourself. Consider yourself warned chrisket85. Please treat staff and members of this forum with respect.
Also why you at it, read the
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06-14-2015, 07:35 PM
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Guys, I am really sorry if my response appeared rude; it was not by any means my intention. I don't want us to get on wrong foot here. I just stated my qualifications to tell you that I am not a beginner and basically you are my last resort because I tried everything else and the web doesn't say anything on the subject.
Most probably the base keeps a good flow of air, but when I made another attempt to connect the laptop with the TV, whilst on the base, the laptop crushed again. You should note, that all this crushing also happens when I take the battery off the laptop and it is working only with the charger. Sadly, since I am not working with Linux (even though I would very much like to) I cannot make the comparison between it and Windows. I tried the specific monitor and the temp values were well withing the range of 35 to 65 deg C. But I will try it again.
Cheers.