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    Moving the screen detects something as unplugged?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shinakuma9, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. shinakuma9

    shinakuma9 Notebook Deity

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    Weird problem here on my toshiba. When i move the screen up or down, Windows will make the sound when you plug some sort of peripheral in or unplug it. I notice that moving it back usually makes the sound of removing a device and moving forward makes the sound of inserting a device.
    Really weird.
     
    shinakuma9, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Could it be the webcam? Maybe the wire is not connected properly?
     
    moral hazard, Apr 19, 2011
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    Checked device manager. Yeah the webcam disappears when I move the screen a bit backward. I guess it is the wire. Bleh this is my dad's laptop anyway and we won't be using the webcam anytime soon but the sound is annoying lol.
     
    shinakuma9, Apr 19, 2011
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Well, you can disable that sound effect in control panel :)
     
    KLF, Apr 19, 2011
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    ... or disable the device only ...
     
    Gracy123, Apr 19, 2011
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    or fix the loose internal usb cable
     
    newsposter, Apr 19, 2011
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    Hi, got the same problem over here and I do frequently use webcam.. so how do I fix that llose internal usb cable? Thanks in advance.
     
    alex.novakov, May 26, 2011
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  8. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Try taking apart the screen and re-seating the cable.

    If that doesn't work you will need to look for a new cable or do some soldering to repair the old one. Might also think about making your own cable (usb only has 4 wires inside).
     
    moral hazard, May 26, 2011
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    You think it's broken by now? I mean the cable? Or is it just a connector? Wonder why it's happening, never took it apart before.. Also, thanks for replying so quick.
     
    alex.novakov, May 27, 2011
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  10. moral hazard

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    The cable might be broken. But you might be lucky and find that disconnecting and reconnecting the cable would fix the problem.
     
    moral hazard, May 27, 2011
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    most likely the cable is broken, over time from opening and closing the lid you will wear out the wire/wire insulator.
     
    GP-SE, May 27, 2011
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