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cj2600 · 10-07-2005, 11:50 PM

Ok, guys. I need your opinion. I know that it is hard to find instructions about Toshiba laptops disassembly. I decided to create a website about it. But I'm not sure if somebody needs it. What do you think?
I just started: Toshiba laptop and notebook repair and disassembly guides with pictures.

23Sep2009 - Saugen:
Update link for guides and manuals -

http://www.notebookforums.com/thread111249-18.html
****

suddste223 · 10-08-2005, 01:06 AM

Very handy, but I dont have that TOSHIBA laptop!

saugen48 · 10-08-2005, 03:29 AM

Nice, but doesnt help me with an A70

svcglobal · 10-08-2005, 04:43 AM

Great, A65 series also missing.

Kbrown · 10-08-2005, 07:34 AM

I would use this - have a Satelite and a Tecra 8100

cj2600 · 10-08-2005, 11:43 AM

More coming!

Thanks, guys. More coming. I have to finish m35x, next will be A60/65 and A70/A75

richk · 10-08-2005, 01:19 PM

I think it would be worthwhile to have some general info about laptops in general. For example, people who have been inside desktops expect plug connectors for ribbon cables. Laptops tend to have flat ribbon cables with plastic connections that pinch the cable in place. I have seen more than one situation where some poor guy broke the connection trying to pry the end off. People also try to replace CD or DVD drives without knowing that most Toshibas will not work with drives that are set for cable-select (which is the way replacement drives are shipped).

cj2600 · 10-08-2005, 01:43 PM

I just finished Toshiba Satellite M35X.
It's here: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptop.../satM35X_1.htm

cj2600 · 10-08-2005, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richk

I think it would be worthwhile to have some general info about laptops in general. For example, people who have been inside desktops expect plug connectors for ribbon cables. Laptops tend to have flat ribbon cables with plastic connections that pinch the cable in place. I have seen more than one situation where some poor guy broke the connection trying to pry the end off. People also try to replace CD or DVD drives without knowing that most Toshibas will not work with drives that are set for cable-select (which is the way replacement drives are shipped).

Thank you for your suggestion Richk. I broke a lot of connectors myself

I'll think about it. I just started couple days ago.
Buy the way, I replace Toshiba optical drives almost every day, but I never had a problem with drives they send to us. I never had to configur it. Just replace the drive and it works fine.

richk · 10-08-2005, 05:40 PM

If you get the drives from Toshiba for the particular laptop, it will work fine. If you buy a generic drive over the internet, (including the ones made by Toshiba), it is much cheaper, but it comes cable-select, which is what most manufacturers use. Most of the Toshibas need the drive to be set to master (usually by firmware), except the machines that have removable bays. Those usually need the drive to be set to slave. BTW, I believe that many of the generic drives made by toshiba drives will also function as slaves. The 2 choices for firmware are Master or either slave or CS.

Paxan · 10-08-2005, 05:47 PM

cj2600 are you Russian?

oh, and im waiting for toshiba A70 dissasembly guide, i wanna remove keyboard to fix the frigging flex =)
thanks

cj2600 · 10-08-2005, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paxan

cj2600 are you Russian?

oh, and im waiting for toshiba A70 dissasembly guide, i wanna remove keyboard to fix the frigging flex =)
thanks

Yep, I'm Russian

Today I plan to finish A60/A65.
On Monday I have to replace the system board in Satellite A75. If I have time, I'll take pictures. Stay tuned.

cj2600 · 10-08-2005, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richk

If you get the drives from Toshiba for the particular laptop, it will work fine. If you buy a generic drive over the internet, (including the ones made by Toshiba), it is much cheaper, but it comes cable-select, which is what most manufacturers use. Most of the Toshibas need the drive to be set to master (usually by firmware), except the machines that have removable bays. Those usually need the drive to be set to slave. BTW, I believe that many of the generic drives made by toshiba drives will also function as slaves. The 2 choices for firmware are Master or either slave or CS.

You are right. I get all my drives from Toshiba under warranty. That's why I've never had a problem.

schleeb · 10-08-2005, 09:29 PM

Bookmarked it... Superbly done. Thanks for all your hard work.

cj2600 · 10-08-2005, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svcglobal

Great, A65 series also missing.

I just finished with A60/A65 series. I hope it would be helpful.

It's here: http://irisvista.com/tech/laptops/To...5/satA65_1.htm

10-07-2005, 11:50 PM	#1
cj2600 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 104 Credits: 4,698	Guides & Manual - How to disassemble Toshiba Laptops. Ok, guys. I need your opinion. I know that it is hard to find instructions about Toshiba laptops disassembly. I decided to create a website about it. But I'm not sure if somebody needs it. What do you think? I just started: Toshiba laptop and notebook repair and disassembly guides with pictures. 23Sep2009 - Saugen: Update link for guides and manuals - http://www.notebookforums.com/thread111249-18.html **** Last edited by qhn; 09-23-2009 at 08:42 PM. Reason: *** update link*

10-08-2005, 01:06 AM	#2
suddste223 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,925 Credits: 2,052	Very handy, but I dont have that TOSHIBA laptop! __________________ Desktop: AMD Athlon 6000+ 3.10GHz, 3GB RAM, 320GB internal storage, 500GB external, nVidia 8600GT, Acer 22" Widescreen + Acer 19" widescreen, Windows 7, Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound speakers Laptop: 3.06GHz mobile Intel Pentium 4, 768MB RAM, 40GB HDD, 15"screen, Windows XP Home

10-08-2005, 03:29 AM	#3
saugen48 Halifax, NS. Can Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,008 Credits: 817	Nice, but doesnt help me with an A70 __________________ saugen48 Acer 7720-6604(Cdn) VistaSP2 Tosh Sat A70 PSA70c-DD100E WinXP Home SP3(Fixed.found cheap LCD) Acer 5517- Win7 Home Prem

10-08-2005, 11:43 AM	#6
cj2600 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 104 Credits: 4,698	More coming More coming! Thanks, guys. More coming. I have to finish m35x, next will be A60/65 and A70/A75

10-08-2005, 01:43 PM	#8
cj2600 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 104 Credits: 4,698	Toshiba Satellite M35X finished! I just finished Toshiba Satellite M35X. It's here: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptop.../satM35X_1.htm

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10-08-2005, 04:43 AM	#4
svcglobal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6 Credits: -349	Great, A65 series also missing.

10-08-2005, 07:34 AM	#5
Kbrown Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3 Credits: -349	I would use this - have a Satelite and a Tecra 8100

10-08-2005, 01:19 PM	#7
richk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 824 Credits: -141	I think it would be worthwhile to have some general info about laptops in general. For example, people who have been inside desktops expect plug connectors for ribbon cables. Laptops tend to have flat ribbon cables with plastic connections that pinch the cable in place. I have seen more than one situation where some poor guy broke the connection trying to pry the end off. People also try to replace CD or DVD drives without knowing that most Toshibas will not work with drives that are set for cable-select (which is the way replacement drives are shipped).

10-08-2005, 05:40 PM	#10
richk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 824 Credits: -141	If you get the drives from Toshiba for the particular laptop, it will work fine. If you buy a generic drive over the internet, (including the ones made by Toshiba), it is much cheaper, but it comes cable-select, which is what most manufacturers use. Most of the Toshibas need the drive to be set to master (usually by firmware), except the machines that have removable bays. Those usually need the drive to be set to slave. BTW, I believe that many of the generic drives made by toshiba drives will also function as slaves. The 2 choices for firmware are Master or either slave or CS.

10-08-2005, 05:47 PM	#11
Paxan PyccKuu 4yBaK Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 503 Credits: 462	cj2600 are you Russian? oh, and im waiting for toshiba A70 dissasembly guide, i wanna remove keyboard to fix the frigging flex =) thanks __________________ Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705: Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz (4MB cache, 667MHz FSB) / 2GB DDR2 667MHz / 320 GB 7200rpm SATA / nVidia GeForce Go 7900GS (256MB dedicated) dual-pipe heatsink mod / 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) GL / DVD-RW DL / custom rubber feet / Ubuntu 9.10 x64 Acer Aspire 1410: Core 2 Solo SU3500 1.4GHz (3MB cache, 800MHz FSB) UC 0.8750V / 4GB SPD unlocked PC2-6400 DDR2 / 250GB 5400rmp / Intel GMA 4500MHD / 11.6" WXGA (1366 x 768) / W7Pro x64 FINAL & Ubuntu 9.10 x64

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schleeb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 46 Credits: -313	Dissassembly website Bookmarked it... Superbly done. Thanks for all your hard work.

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