Toshiba Satellite Pro PSA45E IDE #1 Error (Solved)

[DEADLY9996]

http/www.toshiba.co.uk/discontinued-products/satellite-pro-a40-251/

That one above, got it off my bro..

Now the problem is i get the IDE #1 Error, there is no Disk drive inserted, and i tried inserting one from another laptop, with no avail...

Now it wouldn't be such a biggie, but i've inserted a working HDD with windows XP installed, and it won't load, It just sticks on the black screen with the IDE #1 Error, and that's it. (I've tried a couple of HDD's at this point, i've also tried Master/Slave/Select)

Now i've taken it apart, and removed the battery for the BIOS to reset it, and it still has the same problem.

But i've just noticed, the CPU Fan doesn't work, and was wondering whether it could be that, that prevents it going any further?


Any ideas?



Cheers



Solution:

Got it, wasn't the mobo, but Toshiba's dodgy setup!

The Optical Disk Drive, had to have compatible firmware, or you had to solder 2 pins at the back, to make it a Master/Slave i think, one of the two..

http/www.packardbellweb.co.uk/hdd/installguide/50-pin...

A bit tricky, but it worked like a charm.

 

[DEADLY9996]

Got it, wasn't the mobo, but Toshiba's dodgy setup!

The Optical Disk Drive, had to have compatible firmware, or you had to solder 2 pins at the back, to make it a Master/Slave i think, one of the two..

http/www.packardbellweb.co.uk/hdd/installguide/50-pin%20ATAPI%20interface%20connector%20for%20laptop%20and%20slimeline%20cd.htm#CSEL_to_cable_select_one_

A bit tricky, but it worked like a charm.

 

[nukemaster]

Got it, wasn't the mobo, but Toshiba's dodgy setup!

The Optical Disk Drive, had to have compatible firmware, or you had to solder 2 pins at the back, to make it a Master/Slave i think, one of the two..

http/www.packardbellweb.co.uk/hdd/installguide/50-pin%20ATAPI%20interface%20connector%20for%20laptop%20and%20slimeline%20cd.htm#CSEL_to_cable_select_one_

A bit tricky, but it worked like a charm.

An interesting fix to say the least

 

[DEADLY9996]

Indeed, figured i'd post it up, incase anyone else has a similar problem!

 

[nukemaster]

I recommend editing your first post to point out how you got it fixed.

 

[DEADLY9996]

Done!