Posts by cj2600

Toshiba Satellite 1905 has 2 memory slots available for upgrades. One memory slot is located on the bottom and the second one is under the keyboard. This laptop will accept up to 1GB (total memory size in both slots). I believe the...

I had some bad luck with M45 restores. It looks like there are many different versions of recovery DVDs. It is possible that a restore DVD for one M45 model will not work for another M45 model. Let me explain. One day I replaced the hard...

You’ll have to take it back to the repair center. The software that they have to run is not available for general public. I believe this software will update a code for the CPU and after that it should be back to normal.

Do you have a test memory? Try to install a test memory first or move an existing module into another slot. Check if the AC adapter providing enough power. If you have nothing to loose, you can try to do next. Minimize the system. Leave...

Turn off the laptop, connect an external monitor and turn on the laptop. The laptop should detect the monitor and switch the video output automatically. Just in case try Fn+F5 to switch between the internal and external video.

That is the worst heat sink I've ever cleaned To prevent laptop overheating you can use a can of compressed air, you can buy it in any local computer store. Blow inside the openings on the bottom of the laptop, so the dust goes...

Toshiba Satellite P20/P25 has a video chip integrated into the system board, so you cannot replace the video card. If the onboard video is bad, you have to replace the system board. You can test it by connecting to an external monitor....

Quote: Originally Posted by WeAreNotAlone cj2600, Apperciate your previous input. Sounds like your a Toshiba man, but... Would you happen to have any links to info on HP laptops? Ended up buying a HP Pavilion...

Here are some updates. Toshiba Satellite 1200. How to take apart laptop. Toshiba Satellite 1905. Removing and replacing laptop memory. Toshiba Satellite 5205. How to replace laptop DVD/CD-ROM drive. Toshiba Tecra 8100. How to remove...