If you experience a problem with video output on your Toshiba Satellite 5105 you can use this disassembly guide for removing and replacing the video (VGA) board. First of all, make sure that the video problem is caused by the video board. Connect the laptop to an external monitor and turn it on. If you see the same corrupted, garbaged video output on the LCD screen and on the external monitor, then most likely the problem is caused by the VGA board. Before you replace the video board, try to fix the problem by reseating it. Disconnect the video board from the system board and put it back in place, make sure that it makes a good connection with the system board. If after reseating the VGA board the video problem still occurs then next step would be replacing the video board.
You can also use this guide if you want to remove and replaced memory modules, modem board, keyboard, DVD/CD-ROM drive, top cover and LCD screen assemblies.
August 11th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Ashok i currently have a laptop with card slot and no antenna, I have just taken out an antenna from another computer but am not sure exactly what i should be looking to atatched it too as laptops are different makes and model. Please help
July 30th, 2008 at 6:20 am
I have a 5005 model and these instructions were same for that model. Thanks a lot.
I have added a mini pci wifi card in my laptop ( it had the slot, but no card or antenna) and had to open the display to install the internal antenna which I got out of another dead laptop. If any one wants help in that area, I can help.
July 8th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
has anyone heard anything about the nvidia g440 card yet? any after markets? anything?
July 8th, 2008 at 6:38 am
From my experience, just because the specification says something, doesn’t mean that it is so. On my Everex SA2053T, I was told the maximum memory was 1GB. However, I tried a 2GB module, and it works perfectly. I wouldn’t be surprised if a 4GB module worked as well, but those are nearly $400. The same goes in the reverse: Just because my camera says it is SDHC compatible, doesn’t mean that I will be able to use a 32GB SDHC card. Some cameras are limited to 16GB.
I was just wondering if anyone has or could try it
July 8th, 2008 at 6:33 am
I just received the mini PCI wireless G adapter. It works, but it’s range is extremely limited. I don’t know if it is a defective card, or simply a matter of having a bad antenna. My other laptop (an Everex SA2053T) and my desktop with wireless card, work flawlessly. I am thinking of getting an antenna for 10 bux on ebay. I have to do more research first to see if it is worth it.
Does anyone know of a mini PCI adaptor with 802.11n compatibility, or a combo card that also includes BlueTooth? Thanks.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Danny J,
No, you cannot. According to Toshiba specifications for Satellite 5105-S607, 1GB (512MB in each slot) is maximum for this model.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I am a long time owner of a 5105-S607. For the most part, it has been a phenominal laptop, with its included media card reader, GeForce 440 Go and beautiful screen, not to mention the cool cPad.
I am going to be trying to upgrade the DVD drive to a DVD burner in a couple of days on my 5105-S607. I will also be trying to install a mini-PCI 802.11g card. I have already upgraded the RAM to the theoretical maximum 1GB (2×512MB) and have just installed a brand new 250GB WD drive. I have also just purchased a brand new 4400mAh battery, to replace the dead 4000mAh one that came with the system (my fault). I have also purchased an inexpensive 100W power adapter that works better than the original (it works, and doesn’t get nearly as hot as the 75W one. And when this laptop goes, I will have a universal AC adapter for my other lappys)
I am currently running a fresh copy of Windows XP Home SP3.
What I want to know is whether or not I can upgrade the RAM to 2GB. There are some sales on SODIMMs and am itching to try it. But if I know ahead of time that it is a waste, I will save my money for something else.
Also, I am in need of screws for this laptop, as some of mine have fallen out. I have enough to keep things chugging along, but I would be more comfortable were they all there.
In regards to the video artifacting situation I keep hearing about, I have noticed that when I play games, such as War Rock, I get some fairly awful artifacting, like spires coming out of walls, and walls disappearing. However, since I have no problems outside of 3D games, I think that the drivers are simply dated and the games I play simply too new for the GeForce 440 Go 32MB. Has anyone tried updated drivers, as they are hard to come by on the nVidia web site.
I’ll keep everyone updated on any progress.
Thanks for the how-to guide on the diss-assembly of this machine.