I want to replace the laptop keyboard and memory myself
Hi! I have a Toshiba Satellite A45-S120. I just bought a replacement keyboard, and also a 1gig of memory. I was looking for a site that will help me/show me how to replace the keyboard. I’d hate to bring it to a shop for this. I look forward to your reply. I think the memory is easy enough, but not too sure about the keyboard.
Thank you!
Sure, it is pretty easy to replace or upgrade the memory modules…but only after you remove the keyboard. In Toshiba Satellite A45 both memory slots are located under the keyboard. I have created a guide for replacing broken laptop hinges and you can use the guide for removing the keyboard and replacing the memory module. You have to follow steps 1,8,9,10,11,12 and 17 (only for memory replacement).
February 21st, 2008 at 8:30 am
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February 13th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Hi,
I have a problem with my laptop(Travelmate 2313LM_L 1.4GHZ, 400MHZ FSB, 1mb L2) its keyboard freezed. I tried to turned off and reboot it but still the problem existed. I was able to access it by using the external number pad and played a movie and found out that I can use the keyboard while the movie is playing. I tried to stop the movie and used the keyboard but its not working. So, it only works when I play a movie. Any suggestions/help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
January 27th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Doug,
Did you read through disassembly guides at http://www.irisvista.com/tech/
Some disassembly guides could be similar to your laptop.
January 24th, 2008 at 8:57 am
I am trying to figure out how to take the keyboard off of a Toshiba 1130/s155. I need to replace it with one from a junker for a lab. So far I can’t seem to find a way of getting it off. I have looked at the info suggested here and none seem to work on this model. Any suggestions/help would be appreciated
January 20th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
hi some of te keys on my Dell XPS M1210 keyboard is not functioning. Wat can i do?
January 20th, 2008 at 6:20 am
hi guys,
really appreciate if anyone can show me the right way to remove A60 memory modules.
Thanx
January 8th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Thank-u
Laptop Freak…i’ll try that..
January 6th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Hey Rach,
I have a suggestion for you. Fixing laptop keyboard keys.
January 6th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Hi,
I have a toshiba u205-s5057. My right arrow key is broken. I was wondering if anyone knows how could i get it fixed?? and from where??
Its kinda frustrating cuz whenever i want the cursor to move on the right i cant get it done:((
All your suggestions and comments are highly appreciated:)
thanks
November 22nd, 2007 at 12:16 am
Randy,
Looks like you have 1.5GB installed and nothing is missing.
that’s what I’m talking about. If the laptop has shared video memory, it’s taken from the main memory. If the laptop has 256MB RAM and 32MB is used for video, in the system properties you’ll see 224MB. Nothing is wrong. The laptop can see 224MB instead of 256MB because 32MB is used for video.
Not sure, I’m not a game. Probably you cannot fool the laptop.
November 22nd, 2007 at 12:06 am
Scott Johnson,
I don’t know. All laptops are different. If the Compaq keyboard appears to be the same as the Aspire keyboard and the ribbon cable has the same size, you can try swapping them. I don’t think that you can damage the Acer notebook if you install a wrong keyboard.
November 21st, 2007 at 11:53 pm
I did check the system info – learned something there – and it does show 1536 total memory. I have 128mb of video memory on the card. could it be that it’s taking the 128mb from the ram? Unrelated question this makes me ask – is there any way to be able to play a game where 256mb is the required video memory? Can I fool the game into thinking I have 256mb by reallocating some virtual memory from somewhere else? I already seem to have the setting maxed out.
many thanks.
November 19th, 2007 at 12:30 am
Hi, I have an aspire 5610 and the keyboard is really terrible, and if I could return it I would but it is too late for that. I have an old Compaq laptop that has a keyboard that appears to be the same size and take up the same space (the compaq no longer boots up! it is old), and is it possible to swap the keyboards out? The compaq keyboard is much better – less spongy – and I would give anything to have that keyboard in the Acer machine. Or is it possible to get some other generic, yet better quality keyboard, and replace the very cheap feeling aspire 5610 set of springy keys.
Thank you.
Scott
November 18th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
Randy,
I have a guess but there is something I cannot explain.
Satellite A75 notebook has shared video memory – a part of the main memory is used for the video purpose. For example, if you have only 512MB of memory installed and 64MB is used for the video, you’ll see 448MB in the system properties instead of 512MB.
Here’s the strange thing I cannot explain. I’m pretty sure that Satellite A75 series have 64MB shared video. With 1536MB physical memory installed and 64MB shared video you should see 1472MB in the system properties, but you get 1406. That’s strange.
Is it a USA model or you bought it somewhere else? Are you running Vista OS?
By the way, check the amount of total physical memory reported in the system information tool.
Go to Start – All Programs – Accessories – System Tools – System Information. Check the amount of total physical memory in the system summary window. Is it 1536MB? If it is, then there is nothing wrong with your laptop.
November 18th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
I mean that I should have 1536 mb of ram based on having 512 onboard plus 1024 on a secondary stick. When I check system specs it tells me that I have 1406 mb.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Randy,
What do you mean by 128mb has stopped functioning?
November 17th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
I’ve got a Toshiba A75 that’s supposed to have 512mb of onboard memory, but it seems that 128mb has stopped functioning. short of replacing the board, is there anything that can be done?
November 15th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Ganesh,
That’s easy and takes only 5 minutes. Kinda similar to removing keyboard from a Toshiba Tecra M2. Follow steps 5-7.
November 14th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
Does any one know how to remove Keyboard from Toshiba U205-5057? I have memory sticks already but the moemory are installed in this model under the keyboard. I have never removed keyboards from Toshiba Laptop and lots of others have this same problem. If you would be kind to help me can be blessing and save me few bucks to lots of people.
Ganesh.
June 23rd, 2007 at 1:43 am
Hello Laptop Freak,
I have Sony’s VAIO PCG-9G1L with five keys missing, it’s several years old and I was wondering if I could individually buy the keys or would I have to buy a whole keyboard to replace them?
June 18th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Hey Laptop freak,
I spilled ink on my Gateway ’s W730 K8X keyboard. I took it in to be repaired, but they said the spill voided the whole warranty. I’d like to try and replace it myself, do have any tips for my model laptop? Nothing else seems to be affected, I bought a cheap external keyboard that has a USB cable and it’s working just fine.
Thanks very much,
Sheri
March 1st, 2007 at 7:28 am
Hello and thanks so much for your quick reply.
I am not very knowledgeable about system setups and was wondering if you can please explain a little more about how and where I can access the BIOS setup menu? Or refer me to another message/site with this information.
Thanks again,
Farideh
February 28th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Farideh,
Enter the BIOS setup menu and check settings. Maybe you have to enable an external input device (external keyboard) in there.
February 28th, 2007 at 6:14 am
Hello Laptop Freak!
I have a Dell laptop [Inspiration 1100]that I use at home for long hours each day. To avoid getting more back problems I connected an external monitor to it and works fine. But can’t get the external keyboard to work. I am connecting the keyboard with ps2/usb adaptor as the laptop takes USB only keyboard. Any idea what I should do to use the external keyboard? I tested the keyboard with a desktop and worked fine [no adaptor however] but tried to connect to another laptop [Toshiba] and got the same result: external keyboard not working as my Dell lap top.
Your comments will be really appreciated.
Thanks,
Farideh
February 27th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
I have a toshiba satellite 1130-s155 need to replace keyboard cannot find info on line any direction would help
February 27th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Aaron,
Here’s a list of manuals for HP Compaq laptops. Find you model and download the troubleshooting and self-repair guide. This guide has instructions and photos for the keyboard removal.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:13 am
Reubin,
I think you listed everything.
February 26th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Bill,
I think Satellite 5005 disassembly could be similar to Satellite 5205. You’ll find instructions here: (www.irisvista.com)
February 26th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Hello Laptop Freak,
I have an HP zt1000 series laptop and I want to know how to replace the memory from underneath the keyboard.
February 25th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Hey Laptop Freak,
I have Dell Latitude CPi R laptop, and a IBM Thinkpad 310ed. The Latitude has a mad motherboard. I was wondering if any parts from the Latitude would work with the Thinkpad besides the harddrive. Thanks in advance
Reubin