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I have seen a few Toshiba Satellite M305 and M305D laptops with exactly the same display problem. When you move the display panel, the image on the screen flickers, some random horizontal lines appear in random places or the image disappears at all. As soon as you stop moving the display, the image ether turns back to normal or the display continue to remain black.
I did some research and found that this problem could be related to the display cable made by CMI.
How can you tell if the display cable was made by CMI? You’ll have to open up the display panel and take a look at the letters and numbers below the barcode on the cable. If first three letters are CMI, the cable was made by CMI.
The following models could have a faulty display cable: Toshiba Satellite M300, M305, M305D and Toshiba Satellite Pro M300.
If you experience a similar problem with your Satellite M305 or M305D laptop, try replacing the display cable first. If the problem still exists, even after replacing the cable, apparently it’s related to the LCD screen.
If the laptop is still under warranty do not open the case or you will lose the warranty. Take your laptop to the authorized repair center.
December 16th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I need some help finding the parts, can anyone give me the website or what to search under on Ebay.
thank you
ps. any ideas on how to fix the UBS port on m305d-4830. do i have to buy the parts separate and solder it in. the port is jammed in.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I bought the cable on Ebay and connected it in to my labtop and the screen seem to be working fine. But if I push the screen down to like a 45 degree angle the screen goes blank, When I push the screen back up right the screen is working fine. I’ll see how long this last before the screen will start flickering again?
December 10th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
actually i found it and does it usually run about 100$
December 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
What is the cable for the screen called??? you guys said u found it on ebay whats it called?
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:03 pm
i have m305-s4822 laptop and i am going through same screen problem. After reading this i opened my lcd panel and try to reconnect my cable but it doesnt work it still flickers after so most likely need a new cable. Try to find it on ebay, i found it for 17$ but its used so lets see if its works ok or not
November 16th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Christine,
Here’s the video cable part number: A000029210
November 16th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Laptop tech,
I have an M305-S4822 and I’m experiencing the same problems as shown in the photo above. What would the cable part number for my specific model be?
November 7th, 2009 at 11:00 am
giorgio,
Disassemble the display panel and take a look at the cable. If the part number starts with letters CMI, most likely the cable has to be replaced.
I haven’t tried it myself but most likely you cannot. There are many wires inside the video harness and I really doubt that you can fix it.
In your case (m305d-s4830) the cable part number is A000029210.
Google the part number and find how much it is.
September 9th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Having same problems with the toshiba screen, m305d-s4380, the screen flickers, i have found that applying a bit of pressure on the borders of the screen the flicker is gone, so i have done a research, everything seems to be a problem of the lcd cable, Question.
How do you know if the cable has to be repalced?
can i fix the same cable? might it be a short o a loosen cable?
what is the cable part number, where can i find it and how much does it costs?
This website was the most helpful one. Regards!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
sushant,
I’m not sure if there are many different types of cables for different M305 models, but here’s the part number you can use for search: A000029210
There are three cables listed and I mentioned part number for the latest one. I think it’s a new cable.
Google the part number and you’ll find it.