Guides & Manual - How to disassemble Toshiba Laptops. - Page 8

Let me guess. Popping off the kB bezel and all the snap fastners around the screen and other plastics?

Good idea. My old tecra 8100 is all scrathced up around the KB bexel from using fine screwdrivers.

CJ, are you just adding more laptops as you get them into your shop for repair?

cj2600,

Just wanted you to know that the info on your site is apperciated. I had run accross your site while doing some searches (On something?) a month or so ago.

(For those that are posting their model is not there, etc... keep in mind that most devices are put together the same way... So like cj2600 said above read thru several differant write-ups if your model is not listed to get a feel on how that mfg puts together their stuff.)

Do have a question. Is the Toshiba P35-S6053 any good?
Concerned with long term ownership. Assuming I keep the heat sink clean, what other problems affect this model?

(The ATI Mobility™RADEON® 9000 IGP Chipset concerns me, but I probally won't be using this for games... but then again I may "want" to run some games..., some 3D Design apps which may need a fast video chip :-)

Haven't found much "useful" info on the web about this model... Only links to shops/stores that are "selling" them. Typing in that model number here for some reason brought up zero hits as well.

Can get one NIB for a few pennies less than $1,000 as of 2006-Mar-30.


Trying to decide between it and whatever else may be on the market. For me the first thing would be adding 512, or 1 gig of ram to the P35-S6053... Which means another $150- $180 on top of the $1,000... ($1,200 invested)


Thinking along those lines, for $1,399 www.Costco.com has the HP dv8000z, 1 gig ram, (2) 120 4,200rpm (SLOWWWW) hard drives... May do with a smaller faster drive using the custom confiq tool, build to order....

1st thing I'm selecting is a 1 gig ram stick, instead of (2) 512's.... So I don't have to throw-away any ram.

Would apperciate any feedback on the P35-S6053, or suggestions on a 17 inch screen model that can be had for less than $1,500... Been thinking about a HP refurb as well if as I've read a 3 year factory warranty is part of the "deal". Not hung up on HP, just sort of like the way they've laid out the ports.... On all the laptops I've had in the past all the ports were on the rear....


Just now researching the best video chipsets.... 9000 is out (I think),,,, ATI 9700, 9800 series the best back for the buck these days?

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Toshiba Satellite
P35-S6053



Processor and Memory:
• Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 552 (3.46GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz FSB)
• ATI Mobility™RADEON® 9000 IGP Chipset Memory
• 768MB PC2700 SDRAM (both memory slots may be occupied)
• 256MB (Min)/2048MB (Max), 2 memory slots using 256MB, 512MB, or 1024MB PC2700 DDR 333MHz SDRAM 2.5V SODIMM
Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives:
• 80GB (5400 RPM) Enhanced IDE (ATA-6) hard disk drive; 9.5mm height; user removable
• Fixed Bay Optical Disk Drive
DVD SuperMulti (+R double layer) drive:
• CD-ROM (24x read), CD-R (24x write), CD-RW (10x write), DVD-ROM (8x read), DVD-R (8x write), DVD-RW (4x write), DVD+R (8x write), DVD+RW (4x write), DVDRAM (3x write), DVD+R [Double Layer] (2.4x write)
• 8x DVD SuperMulti (+R Double Layer)

CJ, In your memory(under keyboard) removal of the Satellite A85, just wondering why you had to do steps 1-4. Why couldnt you start at step 5 for that particular memory module

Great job!

Really appreciate your help BUMP!

Thanks CJ

THat's awesome cj. I'm on the verge of getting an fl inverter for my tecra 8100 so I can fix it up and sell it off. +rep for your mind reading abilities!!!

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 Dv8000t (CTO) Custom to Order because of the pricing, warranty thru www.Costco.com

Thank you for the link sir. I had already sourced those, I was looking more so along the line of your website that posts "tips" and "fixes" , or workarounds to known problems that are not in the typical "factory" manual.

For example, here's a neat solution to a bad power input jack: http://www.techexcess.net/zd7000-zv5...orkaround.aspx


zd7000 zv5000 zx5000 R3000 - Lifesaver Combo (Motherboard replacement workaround)


Lifesaver Combo (Motherboard replacement workaround)
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HP 135W AC Adapter for notebook PCs (DR912A#ABA)
AC power adapters from HP power your notebook and charges the internal battery simultaneously. These adapters provide you with the ability to power the notebook when away from the home or office.

Works with any HP Pavilion zd7000, zx5000, and zv5000 as well as Compaq Presario R3000 series notebook PCs
Provides a convenient and portable source for use at work, home, or while traveling
135 watt design enables optimum system performance
recharges notebook battery when connected to electrical outlet
The 135W AC Adapter is compatible with HP/Compaq nx9100 and nx9105 notebooks
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Part Number: DR910A, DR912A#ABA
Type: AC adapter

HP xc1000 Notebook All-in-One Media Cable (DV318A)
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Save time and money by using just one cable for all of your connections
Use with a variety of systems: HP Pavilion zd7000 series, zx5000, zv5000, and Compaq Presario R3000 notebook PCs
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Part Number: DV318A, PA925A
Features:
Docking Cable
AC Power Jack
RCA Jack
USB 2.0 Port
S-Video Jack
S/PDIF
Analog Audio Jack

Package Includes:
HP 135W AC Adapter for notebook PCs (DR912A#ABA)
includes detachable 3-prong power cord
HP xc1000 Notebook All-in-One Media Cable (DV318A)

I need to clean the heatsink on my Qosmio F15... I checked the guide on the site and it doesn't mention the heat sink until very late... I am a little daunted by taking the computer totally apart into pieces, I might have trouble putting it back together, any advice?

thanks