My toshiba satellite pro L300D-SP6988R has 3 usb ports, 1 on the right side and 2 on the left next next to LAN port, the right one is ok but the 2 on the left are not working, I have XP service pack 3. Is it a driver problem o a hardware issue??? thanks in advance

If you still have warranty, take it back asp, they will have to repair or replace since this was manufacture defect, if that is not an option! Do a complete recovery on your operational system to factory setting.

The model number is located either on the bottom of the right corner of the screen and on the label on the bottom of the laptop and the location and number of USB ports vary with different models.
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The USB port is a connector/port that is 12x5 mm in size, some model thinkpad have onlt one USB port and some have 2 USB ports.
The USB ports are usually located at the back or at the sides of the laptop.

The T30 model has 2 USB ports at the back of the laptop located between the LAN and PS2 connectors.
The T40 model has 2 USB ports located at the left side of the laptop.
The A31p model has 2 USB ports located at the back left hand corner of the laptop.
The R32 model has 2 USB ports, one is located at the back left hand corner and the other is located on the left hand side of the laptop.

Hi Mike,

The spec say it has a built-in microphone. If you are using Windows, open the sound controller and check that the slider on the microphone is turned at least half-way up. When you open the sound controller (speaker in the systray next to clock), the microphone is normally muted. To test, unmute and tap the microphone or speak into it. Make sure you have the volume turned up on the speakers too.

The dv1000 notebook is equipped with:

• 1 Type I/II PCMCIA card slot. I store my Media Remote control. (left side)
• 1 IEEE-1394(Firewire) (right side)
• 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) (Two on the right side and one on the left)
• 1 Built in 6-in-1 digital media reader (No Compact Flash)(Right Side)
• 2 headphone-out (front)
• 1 microphone-in (front)
• 1 TV-Out (S-video) (right side)
• 1 RJ-11 (modem) (left side)
• 1 RJ -45 (LAN) (left side)
• 1 External VGA monitor port (left side)
• 1 expansion port for use with HP Expansion Base(sold separately). Available only with Intel Extreme graphics with productivity port (left side)
• Power jack (in the back)
• CD/DVD drive (right side)

If it is covered up, surely it is not for use.
I have an L300D and there is no sign of HDMI, just the usual Card Slotand VGA output along with the USB and 1394 type sockets.
If you go online to www.toshiba.com and have a look at the specification of your laptop, there will be the information you require.
Hope that helps.

Plug the Dongle to the other USB Port and reinstall the Broadband (Mobile Partner) Software again...

remove the keyboard then remove the wirless card u can see jumper ... short jumper for 15 second... if not keep short jumper and turn on the mechine for 15 second.. hope this way u can remove....thanks

The BIOS password maybe able to be removed provided this laptop had a LPT printer port.
For details of a BIOS password dongle, please click on this link and follow my instructions :-
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4350719-remove_toshiba_bios_password

There are no dummy ports on laptops....could be a cold solder point on the motherboard connections or a wire connection is loose. There is also the possibility that the usb controller for that port has failed. Below is the link to the service and repair manual for that laptop......

http://tim.id.au/laptops/toshiba/satellite%20a40.pdf

Resetting your USB Controllers I'm going to assume that you're running XP (home or pro). Recently I had to refresh my USB ports. This is the sequence I used.
1. Right-click My Computer and select Properties
2. Click Hardware
3. Click Device Manager
4. Expand the Universal Serial Bus Controller
5. Right-click each USB device listed and select Uninstall
6. Click OK to confirm removal of each device

Note: Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all devices under UBS Controller are removed

7. Shut down computer.
CAUTION: Ensure that the Shut Down option is selected instead of Restart.
8. Wait a few seconds and turn computer on. When it reboots you will see "Windows has detected new or added hardware"

Note: You will have to insert your Windows CD, if prompted.

These steps will refresh the USB ports.

Added Notes: 1) If your mouse is a USB you will have to use the keyboard to shut down your computer. 2) It would be wise to unplug everything from your USB ports EXCEPT your mouse and/or keyboard before you restart the computer to avoid Windows replicating any printers, scanners, digi-cams, etc. Once Windows has refreshed your USB controllers and ports, shut down again. reconnect, and restart.

Good Luck

Its just the problem with your USB drivers. Just update your drivers. You'll be fine