Where is the volume control on a Satelite C650 series laptop?

restore the computer go to control panel, use the utility system restore and put the last date was working GOOD.
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What os? Go to start or the start orb, then go to all programs, then accessories, then system tools, and then volume control, mic setting should be here click mute- you could also go to the control panel for the volume control, or you could search for "volume control" depends on your so and level of experience, you can also double click the speaker icon in the right hand lower corner of your desktop, either way once you get there mute the mic--Good Luck.

The headphone jack is the audio out jack.

Groan?

Cooling fan, or harddrive.

Only two movable parts, besides the optical drive. (CD/DVD drive)

I suspect the cooling fan. Why?
Inside your laptop is a Processor. It, like the other hardware components inside, are cooled by air. That little fan is all that pushes air through the laptop.

Here, let me use a Toshiba Satellite C650 series of Notebook PC, as an example,

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-C650-C655/disassemble-toshiba-laptop-3.htm

Scroll the page down, click on the photo next to Step 22.
Here you see the TOP of the cooling fan.

Close the photo. Scroll the page down, and click on the photo next to Step 24.

Fan Assembly removed.

That fan sits in bronze bushings. The bushings look like thick tubes, and the fan's shaft sits in those bushings. (One one top, one on bottom)

After time the bushings wear out. This allows the fan to c-ock over to one side. Plus makes a groaning sound.

Solution?
Replace the Fan Assembly.

One example,

http://www.laptopking.com/kingpartdetails.asp?ref=1443&category=fan

Now, am I stating that THIS is the problem?
NO.
I am stating this is the first place to start.

If the laptop is dirty inside, it is almost a sure bet that this is the problem.

Why?
Because if the fan bearings are dry, and worn out, the fan will not operate as it should. It will spin slower than it should, and may have periods where it just stops altogether.

This allows the Processor to overheat. When a Processor overheats it turns off. (BIOS turns it off)
This is a fail safe feature built-in. Keeps the Processor from burning up.

No Processor operating, no computer.

Want to replace the Fan Assembly yourself? No prob! Doesn't take a rocket scientist. (Sorry Gort)
HOWEVER, there is a PROPER procedure. Post back in a Comment, that you want to replace it yourself, and I will guide you.

{Plus you will be cleaning out the inside of that laptop }

Regards,
joecoolvette

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http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-C650-C655/disassemble-toshiba-laptop-1.htm

One way of doing this in Windows Xp is create a shortcut from control panel into desktop. After putting the shortcut icon on the desktop, Rigth-Click on the Icon Select Properties. Click on to Shortcut keys and Press desired shortcut keys.

If you are looking for the Toshiba device drivers then -
You can download any orall the Windows device drivers for your model laptop from the Toshiba WEB sitefrom their download page. Make sure you enter the model of your laptop so youcan get the correct drivers. Please click on this link: - http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp http://blitware.com/adpages/driverfetch/manufacturer/?manufacturer=Toshiba&gclid=CMOVxNCBx6ACFSgnawodoHNGbA

There is more to that model number than you gave... it should be c650-something else
You can go here http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp and punch in the right info and there you will find any and all driver you will need for it.

To adjust the volume of Toshiba Satellite C650
press and hold function key (fn) and press 3 to decrease and press 4 to increase the volume.

check that the volume control is not muted by going to control panel -- audio -- volume control and untick the mute button.

Otherwise try to reload the sound driver in control panel -- audio -- advanced - update driver

Hope this helps. It is hard to give exact intructions as you have not provided the details of your windows version.

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