Comments on: Toshiba Satellite 1905. How to remove and replace notebook memory.

By: Patty

Patty — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:58:29 +0000

How do i install a new fan in Toshiba satellite 1905-s303?

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:08:30 +0000

First time working/repairing my Toshiba Satellite 1905-S303. Want to increase memory (KTT3614/512)but have no idea what to do once I open the Expansion memory cover. I read some where about a 30degree angle before inserting memory module. How do I do that. Thanks for any help. Dan

By: Annie Meyer

Annie Meyer — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:57:13 +0000

I have a Satellite 1905 that I can’t get the cover off to get to the motherboard. It seems to be hanging up at the center back. I have taken out the 3 screws on the back. I don’t want to force it as this computer is not mine. I need to repair the DC connector. Any ideas? Thanks.

By: Joe Rooch

Joe Rooch — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:28:03 +0000

>By default, Toshiba installs main memory into the slot located under the keyboard. The
>second slot, on the bottom of the laptop should be empty and available for memory upgrade. You
>have to add more memory into the slot located on the bottom. It is not necessary to remove the keyboard.

I have a Satellite 1905-S303. I ordered the recommended Kingston 512MB memory, and followed the instructions here (and in the Toshiba User Guide. Note that the Guide tells you to use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the screws, but that’s too big, and could cross-thread the screws. You need a Phillips #0 screwdriver.)

I found a memory chip already in the slot on the bottom of the computer, that is supposed to be empty. So, following the instructions here, I removed the keyboard. (Don’t forget to remove the battery first.) Low and behold, the supposedly “unremovable” memory chip there IS removable. I realized that Toshiba initially loaded 256Mb memory chips in EACH of the two slots, to get its advertised 512Mb, along with a so-called upgradable memory slot. So I now have 768 Mb, and will have to purchase ANOTHER 512MB memory chip to get up to 1Gb. Thanks for ripping me off, Toshiba!

By: Chris O

Chris O — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:55:06 +0000

Hi,

Recently, for about the last six months my 1905-303s shuts down. As I have read heat appears to be a strong cause of the problem. I regularly dust the underside exterior fan screen but I’m coming to the conclusion that other permanent solutions will be reqiured.

Questions:

If upgrading to 1G of RAM will this cause it to run cooler or warmer?

Would setting up a small independent fan pointing to the laptop fan be of any benefit?

Is there a mini-vac that can extract any internal dust present beyond the external fan screen? I’m familar with canned-air but curious if a product vacs as opposed to blows?

This is my angural debut to this specific problem and any feedback would be much obliged.

By: hub

hub — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:19:40 +0000

Hi, I have little problem with my old Toshiba 1905-303…
I took it apart to replace my not working fan. Now I put everything together and the computer boots up but the screen is not working…
Any ideas why? Any help would be greatly appreciated..

hub

By: Eva Quin

Eva Quin — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:14:02 +0000

Dear Bob,

Sorry for my late response, I was out and came back very late last night.

Thank you very much for the tips you gave, the diagrams will help a lot, but you are right – remove screws and follow steps it will come apart. I was just lazy and dreamed to get it done a easy way. I will try to fix it this weekend. If I encounter problems, I will ask again.

You have a great weekend.

Eva

By: Bob O.

Bob O. — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:49:34 +0000

I don’t have any diagrams. If you read other posts in this dicussion (i.e. 6 ) I don’t have a link to a complete 1905 dissasemby, but if you remove screws and follow steps it comes apart. I did find a link for a toshiba power jack replacement.

http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2007/12/06/dc-power-jack-repair-guide/

I would say that if you remove the screws much of the steps are fairly obvious. If you run into problems someone can usually help you out. If you are not comfortavle than again Iwould suggest your local repair shop.

By: Eva Quin

Eva Quin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:42:10 +0000

Bob,

Thank you so much for your reply! I was out and just saw it.

I believe my laptop’s problem is due to dirty heat sink, cause the battery is almost dead. But I still have problems with disassembly. Do I work at the right place? I couldn’t find any instructions, nor diagrams. Since you mentioned plastic strip ( the one around the power button snaps), I guess I am working at the wrong place. Could you please give me some detailed instructions/diagrams or links for instructions/diagrams? Like Sue said, the only info I could find is for replacing memory modules. I found some diagrams on how to clean hear sinks of other laptops, but seems not that useful.

Eva

By: Sue Nutting

Sue Nutting — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:56:26 +0000

Bob O,
I also have a Satellite 1905-S303 that has a bad power connector.
Can you please tell me how & where to find the info about taking it apart in order to resolder the connection? Does this site have any diagrams for doing this?
I can only find info for replacing memory modules.

Thanks a bunch!

SueN