toshiba laptop problems

[eurodrift]

hi my toshiba laptop is doing weired things like when started up i need to push f8 and it will load up makes a strange beeping noise but cant use the key board as when you press a button nothing happens but yet if i go in to wireless connection for internet when it comes to typing network key it seems the laptop is putting its own input of a key by its self any thoughts or fixs for this oh its running windows vista so should i just load it with xp or some thing

[XRay333]

Model

We need to know what model number we are talking about and How many "BEEPS" it makes to help you.

[cliffyle]

YUK!! Get rid of vista!! Is your system 32bit or 64bit. Download a windows 7 iso and do a fresh install, build your system then to suit yourself with media player, photo viewer and whatever software you are in to. No tosh bloatware, pay for a good anti-virus such as vipre, lightweight and extremely effective.

[eurodrift]

its a toshiba equium m50-244 model no psm59e-006008av think their is a problem some where as the key board is not working and having to use a usb key board i have started putting windows xp but it says it need windows xp sp2 cd but will do a windows 7 it is also typing itself and its a contionuios beep thanks

[eurodrift]

sorry its a 32 bit thanks

[XRay333]

Keyboard is stuck

You keyboard is stuck. you need to unstick it. If just blowing it out to clean it doesn't work then you will need to replace it. You can get a new one for $35.00 us on amozon. Go to youtube and search "m50-244 Replace Keyboard" and watch the video. You cann't install any OS untill you fix this problem. Go with win7 for the install.

[eurodrift]

thanks i will try that out thanks

[eurodrift]

how do i find out series it is

[Cod3waX]

how do i find out series it is

type this into google
Toshibia 'your model number' keyboard remove guide
then on the bottom of the removed keyboard u will find a product code which then when u type into ebay or google u will find
a replacement

good luck

[eurodrift]

if i disconnect the the keyboard can i try a usb keyboard to see if that is the problem

[Cod3waX]

yes it should work

[XRay333]

Never Tryed

I've never booted a laptop without a keyboard installed (didn't think the BIOS could get past that), but if it will , BE CAREFUL removing it (Watch the video) the conector lock can be a problem.

you may want to check the BIOS to be sure USB mouse and /or keyboard is enabled (if it has that setting).

[eurodrift]

yes i disconnected the key board and all is working fine with it unpluged by the ribbon taken out so need to source a new key board and all the drivers now

[Cod3waX]

if the key board u plugged in via usb isn't installing automatically then go to your device manager find the hardware KEYBOARD expand this and right click on the unknown device and click update driver software

if that dont work tell use the make n model of ur keyboard n we will find the correct drivers for you

on the underside of the broken laptop keyboard did u find a replacement model number code ?

[eurodrift]

sorry didnt check