Comments on: Toshiba Satellite A85. How to remove laptop memory module.

By: mike

mike — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:43:49 +0000

I want to install 1 gb of ram to increase my speed. Can I just replace the one under the back cover or do I need to take it apart and get to the one under the keyboard.

By: MKR

MKR — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:26:21 +0000

thanks so much for the clarification. I will get right on adding the additional memory stick to it. Its good to know that nothing is wrong though. Thanks again for the help!

By: cj2600

cj2600 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:58:45 +0000

MKR,

does anyone know why the supposed 256mb of installed ram in the A85-s107 would be showing up as 192 mb? Has the memory gone bad?

That’s normal. You see only 192MB reported in the system properties because 64MB is used for video purpose. It’s called shared memory.
You definitely need more memory to improve the laptop performance. You’ll see a huge boost in the performance if you add 1GB.

By: MKR

MKR — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:31:54 +0000

does anyone know why the supposed 256mb of installed ram in the A85-s107 would be showing up as 192 mb? Has the memory gone bad? I saw mention of it in an earlier post but no clarification. Any light shed upon this would be greatly appreciated. I would like to upgrade the meory in this comp to improve its performance but am wondering in a bad original model is the real culprit of its reduced capacities. I am also curious if a bad “main” module will affect the second memory stick and its effectiveness it I do install it.

By: Alexandria

Alexandria — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:46:58 +0000

Hi,
I have a toshiba satellite A85-s107 and the dvd/cd drive doesn’t work any more. The laptop nolonger acknowledges the the hardware. What should I do? I’ve looked at replacement parts and the cheepest compatable is $129.00! I don’t want to buy it till I know that it isn’t some button I need to push or some sort of ‘reboot’ that needs to be done to make it acknowledge that it really is still attached to the computer.

Thanks so much for any help you can send my way,
Alexandria

By: Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:09:52 +0000

Thanks to the diagram on this site, I was able to replace my fan myself on my Toshiba A85 laptop – thank you!

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:08:09 +0000

Thanks to the diagram on this site, I was able to replace my keyboard myself on my Toshiba A85 laptop – thank you!

Now for the current problem…one of my hinges is broken. If I can find the part, would that be something I could reasonably expect to be able to also do myself as a “computer dummy”? Would it be better to replace the hinge or just try to find an entire replacement “shell” or case?

Thanks for the help and tips! They are all very handy is this economic season of saving money wherever possible!

Rebekah

By: cj2600

cj2600 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:23:53 +0000

Nilla_Bean,

I need a guide on how to replace my cooling fan. I ordered the part, I just don’t want to take the laptop apart and mess something up. Can anyone help?!?

You cannot replace the fan without disassembling the laptop. The cooling fan is mounted INSIDE the laptop, there is no easy access to it.

By: Nilla_Bean

Nilla_Bean — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:42:05 +0000

I need a guide on how to replace my cooling fan. I ordered the part, I just don’t want to take the laptop apart and mess something up. Can anyone help?!?

By: Mike Markey

Mike Markey — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:20:16 +0000

Thank you – I needed to resolve a problem with a loose power supply connector. I knew if I could get inside I could fix the problem. Thank you