PC help needed.

[far]

Ok I got something saying IDE # 01 FAILURE on one of the laptops last night, stuck the product recovery CD in and it wouldn't work either.Now I phoned Oxy who said the hard drive is fooked and I need a new one but I cant find the one I need,the laptop is fairly old toshiba 2180 CDS - anyone know where to get it from?

 

Also tried to hook up the other laptop which hasnt been online and created my BT open world connection in dialup networking but I keep getting 'error 680' no dial tone.

 

Now Im connecting through a network card on this one xircom 56 modem card - do I connect the telephone line to where it says 'line' or 'telephone' on the network card ? or shall I just buy an external modem today and do it that way ?

[geoffvalenti]

Hi Far

 

For Toshiba spares try the following, although obviously no guarantees

 

Hugh Symons Mobile Computing

01202 745744

 

Topaz Support

0118 987 2288

 

Primary Storage

01952 602600

 

Upgrade Distribution (** hard drive specialists)

01252 332800

 

Allied Computer Solutions (Used parts)

08707 521140

 

Blackmore Computer (Used parts)

01722 744466

 

Laptek Services (Used parts)

020 8543 6868

 

 

 

Connect the telephone line to the socket that says line.

 

Sure that its a network card, sounds like a pcmcia modem to me?

 

If its a network card, it won't work on a dialup connection. Or do you mean you're trying to use internet connection sharing over a network and dialling up with the modem. Can't see why you would, but I've seen some strange setups before

 

Are you using the modem lead that came with the card? Its quite important as there are a number of different wiring combinations for modems

 

HTH

[far]

Thanks Geoff, ok I will give all them a call. Yes it could be a PCMCIA Modem remember when it comes to computers! I think Im going to buy a modem at lunch and try and hook if up from there.

 

Thanks mate

 

Far