Comments on: Toshiba Satellite P30 and P35 laptops. Removing and cleaning heatsink to fix laptop overheat problem.

By: Thor

Thor — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:52:23 +0000

I have a Toshiba Satellite P35 S609. Believe it or not, I had been running this computer with the original 512 MB of RAM. I recently ordered two 1 GB PC 2700 DDR modules and installed them myself. The computer only recognizes the bottom 1 GB of memory. Thinking one was bad I switched them around and still had the same problem confirming the both memory strips were in working order and the top slot was not working. Is there a software download or dip switches that need to be changed to allow the laptop to recognize the second GB of memory on top?? For what I use this computer for I would like to keep it but, would like the full 2 GB of RAM to be functional. Any help would be appreciated. Toshiba Tech Support said there could be dip switches that need to be changed but I would have to have a service center run a diagnostics before they could help>

By: Caleb

Caleb — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:57:29 +0000

My p30 is getting pretty old..Overheats a lot. I took it in for repairs when i had it under warranty ( years ago ) and of course they are stupid and said it was the HD. Then i come back they said it wasn’t the HD and ran tests and it didnt shut down on them. Purchased a $300 warranty for NOTHING. I should have known better anyways. In fact, i think im the stupid one for not going on a forum such as this ( considering ive been out of touch with computers for a while ) and seeing if it happens to others. I’m going to take the pc apart later and get new thermal grease and do everything thats suggested and see what happens. Thanks everyone for their input.

By: Will Banks

Will Banks — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:53:47 +0000

Man I love this site.

I have a small question though. Is there a chart or guide for laptop screws. Is there a place where I can purchase additional screws.

I have taken a part a number of laptops and even though I try to keep all the screws separated by size, it always seems as if I have extra screws left over or screws that don’t seem to fit…

Will Banks

By: john

john — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:42:36 +0000

ken yes teres a way to install windows by usb
i do ot all the time
its a portable cd rom
tiger direct sells for 20 dallors

By: James

James — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:23:21 +0000

“You have to be really careful with water inside laptop. I use compressed air, never use water.”

I have succussfully washed many mobo’s with water, gets rid of any dust shorts. how ever with my P30 I used metho cause it has a bios battery solded to the mobo, yesterday I reassambled and tested to find the graphics was very poor, worry that the gpu was stuffed I tested with external monitor, worked well. after inspection found the conection on the mobo had dry joint, resolded all the pins. now my P30 is perfect

By: cj2600

cj2600 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:08:08 +0000

I find washing with water or metho after compleat disasambly works every time, just make sure the componets are compleaty dry before applying electricty

You have to be really careful with water inside laptop. I use compressed air, never use water.

By: James

James — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:14:04 +0000

I find washing with water or metho after compleat disasambly works every time, just make sure the componets are compleaty dry before applying electricty, including the bios battery. ps I even wash the cpu if it has gotten dirty, no probs

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:38:21 +0000

I cleaned my P35 because used to overheat and shut down but now I have another problem everytime i turn on my lab its show ntldr is missing or corrupt
Plus my CD ROM is not working since I guess I broke the controller from the MB any sugestion how I can install Windows again? is anyway to install windown from a USB port??? I need help!

By: Gregg

Gregg — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:46:51 +0000

In order to reset your Bios firsty “Dont short the two contacts out!” this will cause damage to the motherboard nor will it wipe the BIOS settings! secondly beg borrow or steal a soldering iron and a tiny screwdiver and heat up both the BIOS battery terminals and flick the battery off with a screwdriver for at least 10secs then once cooled replace the battery back on to the terminals and apply heat and fresh solder! put everthing back together and Hey preso F2 later it works!! hope that helps

By: cj2600

cj2600 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:07:02 +0000

hans,

I cleaned my p35 by disassembling it..
But after cleaning n re-assembling it is nt working…
Just power led n fan works for 10 secs after that everything stops..
No hdd led n sound …
Pls tell me wat shud I do now???

You’ll have to check the connections.
1. Make sure the memory is seated correctly.
2. Make sure the processor is seated correctly and is LOCKED inside the socket.