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Toshiba Laptop Starts Up When Closed

Asked by: mrjrobbins

My Toshiba Satellite P105 keeps resuming from Hibernation while being transported in my computer bag. Even though this is a fairly new machine (just off warrantee) and the hinges aren't damaged, it persists in starting itself up while in the bag.  It gets extremely hot and of course this wears down the battery. Couldn't find anything on the Toshiba web site and didn't want to pay for tech support from Toshiba. I've tried all the Power Management settings that seem related and downloaded the latest BIOS. Does anyone know how to stop this laptop from starting up automatically when the lid is opened?  Other possible solutions also welcomed.  Thanks!

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Answers

 

by: nobusPosted on 2007-09-13 at 00:30:02ID: 19882140

maybe the switch on the lid is not functioning correctly. unfortunately, this is not easy to measure/repair.
you can always check at a local shop if they can help

 

by: mrjrobbinsPosted on 2007-09-13 at 05:57:08ID: 19883195

Thanks but the latch seems to work OK, just want to disable the automatic start up feature.

Jeff

 

by: sparkmakerPosted on 2007-09-13 at 06:39:51ID: 19883500

Which method are you using to set hibernation mode, closing the lid or pushing the power button. If its the lid option you should change it to the power button option so that the jostling of the laptop in transit will not start the laptop up if the lid is opened slightly.
To do this, double click on the Toshiba power icon in the systray(looks like a light bulb)
This will open the Toshiba Power Management Utility
Click on the ADVANCED tab
In the first section the HIBERNATE option should have a check mark beside it.
The next section under the LID options, select NONE
In the POWER BUTTON section select HIBERNATE.
This will allow hibernate to be engaged by pressing the power button.
To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the
power button until the on/off light glows blue.

 

by: mrjrobbinsPosted on 2007-09-13 at 07:25:57ID: 19883906

Tried your suggestions.  Unfortunately, though, even with the Lid set to "Do nothing" and the power button set to hibernate, it still re-starts itself when the lid is opened.

Jeff

 

by: sparkmakerPosted on 2007-09-13 at 07:38:59ID: 19884034

You may need to unistall and reinstall the Toshiba power utility as it may have become corrupted in some way.

 

by: mrjrobbinsPosted on 2007-10-04 at 14:29:33ID: 20018030

Couldn't find a Toshiba power utility to reinstall. May have to bite the bullet and pay Toshiba for tech support.

Jeff

 

by: rindiPosted on 2007-10-07 at 23:13:57ID: 20032496

mrjrobbins,

Please follow the instructions in my Link above to close the Q.

Thanks,
rindi
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by: rindiPosted on 2007-10-11 at 22:39:45ID: 20063252

mrjrobbins,

Are you having problems closing the Q?

Thanks,
rindi
EE Cleanup Volunteer

 

by: Computer101Posted on 2007-10-21 at 19:40:01ID: 20120394

Forced accept.

Computer101
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by: TomStarichPosted on 2008-01-06 at 11:14:31ID: 20595180

My IBM did this too, recommend not using anything but shut down when placing laptop in a bag until a resolution is found. Permanant dammage to the laptop may occur if it turns on and over heats in the bag.

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