You can use the Toshiba Satellite 5205 guide for removing and replacing the DVD/CD-ROM drive or the keyboard. On this model you have to remove the keyboard in order to remove and replace the DVD/CD-ROM drive because the optical drive securing screw is located under the keyboard. Always start laptop disassembly with removing the battery or you can damage the system board if you accidentally touch it with a screwdriver and shorten traces. Removing the keyboard strip is not very difficult, use your fingers to release the plastic latches. If you want to replace the keyboard, do not forget to unlock the connector on the system boar before you pull the cable.
November 1st, 2006 at 11:48 pm
Kylw,
I checked Toshiba specification for Satellite 5205-S705 and it says that the memory is expendable to 1024MB (1GB). So it should be 1GB total (SlotA+SlotB=1GB).
Toshiba suggests the following memory type: 2.5V, SODIMM, PC2100 DDR. The memory type you mentioned in the comment 29 should work fine.
Is it possible that the laptop BIOS will recognize more then 1GB? Yes, it is, but the only way to find it out is to test the laptop with 1GB memory stick. Are you ready to buy it just for test?
October 31st, 2006 at 8:57 am
DDR266, 266MHz, PC2100, 200p SODIMM, 2.5v, Sync
Is what I mean by other specs. I found this website with 1 GB ram with the same specs as above.
This is what I am looking at.
October 31st, 2006 at 8:52 am
Hey me again. As you probeably already know I am upgrading my notebook as much as I can. I am now looking at the memory and wondering if you can upgrade it past 1GB. I looked at the specs of the memory other than the amount of mbs it was and found other memory cards with the same specs but with more memory like 1 GB. I am just wondering if it is possible or if it will not work. If you could get back to me that would be great.
Thanks
Kyle
October 27th, 2006 at 8:02 am
Thanks a lot I really apreciate it.
October 26th, 2006 at 3:24 pm
Kylw,
Here are some other drives that are listed for Satellite 5205-S705.
Panasonic UJ-820BTJL (DVD-ROM) - part number P000422710
Panasonic UJ-820BTJD (DVD-ROM) - part number P000422720
Teac DW-224E (DVD-CD/RW) - part number P000354740
Now about the hard drive. You should be easily access it from the bottom if you remove the cover. The cover is located on the bottom of the laptop, on the opposite time from the touchpad. Remove the cover and you’ll figure it out.
October 26th, 2006 at 2:56 pm
Another quicky…it seems you know your fair share about the notebook. Just wondering if you have a step-by-step on removing/installing a harddrive. If you could get back to me on that it would be exellent.
Thanks
Kyle
October 26th, 2006 at 2:49 pm
Hey I did what you said I unscrewed both that looked as though they were under the dvd-drive and it worked. One was a b4 and the other a b6. They were visably underneath the dvd -drive…I hope this helped and thank you for your help as well. One more question. As you may know the matshita uj-810 is by far the most flawed dvd-ram drive ever to be made so I am looking to replace it. Just curious on what will fit in the 5205 s705. If you could lead me in the right direction…i just want a cheap one that actually works i have a really good external so I just need it to boot discs.
Thanks again
Kyle
October 26th, 2006 at 2:08 pm
Actually, it’s my fan that makes loud noises, not the DVD/CD-ROM Drive on my Toshiba Satellite 5205.
Any comments?
Thanks,
Jim
October 26th, 2006 at 8:47 am
Kylw,
I think I forgot to mention one screw on the bottom of the laptop, but I’m not sure because I don’t have this laptop right now and cannot confirm it. Try removing the screw that is located in the lower right corner on the step 1 or may be one that is on the right side from the subwoofer.
Please let me know with screw it is and I’ll mark it on the guide.
October 25th, 2006 at 11:55 am
I followed steps for removing DVD-RAM drive but when I go to push it out it wont budge one bit…I have the 5205 s705 could there be another screw holding it in.?? and does anyone know how to remove the hardrive from the laptop?
October 6th, 2006 at 3:51 pm
Jim
I haven’t created a complete disassembly guide for Satellite 5205 yet. Here’s a guide for taking apart Satellite 5105. I guess it should be pretty close.
October 6th, 2006 at 8:25 am
My 5205s704 has developed a raspy vibrating fan noise. I have vacuumed it and plown air through it. It only stops it temporarily. Can I get to it and clean it?
Thanks,
Jim
September 21st, 2006 at 7:30 am
The LCD hinges can’t be adjusted on a 5205. The laptop and LCD lid housing must both be completely disassembled to access and change said hinges. This job is definitely NOT for the faint of heart.
Further the two screws under the LCD (on either side of the TOSHIBA logo) aren’t there for hinge adjustment–they’re there to hold the LCD’s bezel and mask together. Over-tightening them will damage the LCD lid, just making a bad issue that much worse.
August 21st, 2006 at 6:00 pm
cj2600,
It seems that the lamp/backlight has gone out on my 5205-s705 PS522U-XK00QR. I have it connected to an external monitor and if I clone the display I can see faint white dialog boxes move as I move them on the external monitor. Is this only the lamp? What is the part numbers for what I might need to replace and do you have any “How to’s” on how to do the replacement?
Thanks,
-Eric
June 23rd, 2006 at 8:09 am
cj2600,
Sorry…I mistyped. It is a 5205-S119. It’s basically identical to the 5205-S505 but missing one feature (I think it’s a video input?).
Thanks!
Mofongo
June 21st, 2006 at 1:03 pm
hi guys…i’ve read through your messages and i have a similar problem with my toshiba satellite 5205 S-505 PS52OU-31P1RV. the hinges holding the lcd screen are either extremely loose or completely broken cuz the screen doesn’t hold itself up at any angle..Any advice would be great and also if anyone knows the piece numbers for the hinges on these laptops i’d be very grateful…thanks
June 13th, 2006 at 10:15 pm
Hey Mofongo,
Unfortunately, I cannot find any information for 5025. I guess this model is not sold in the USA.
For most laptops it would be obvious how to replace the hinges after you remove the top cover assembly and open the display assembly. Usually you have to remove a few screws from the bottom side of the top cover and a few screws from the display cover/LCD screen.
June 12th, 2006 at 8:35 pm
cj2600,
The display on my wife’s 5025 just “let loose” one day. For awhile it did not stay up at all unless perfectly balanced at 90 degrees. We fiddled with the two screws just below the LCD (just above the hinges) and tried to realign them and screw them in tighter and this seemed to semi-fix things but the screen is still loose. So I would also be interested in replacing the hinges. The model is 5025-S119, P/N PS522U-XK00YV (or maybe -XKOOYV?).
My other question is: will it be obvious how to replace the hinges when I get them? The maintainance manual does not give instructions for this.
Thanks!
June 9th, 2006 at 10:19 pm
Jerry,
P000353180 – Toshiba part number for the left hinge
P000353190 – Toshiba part number for the right hinge
June 9th, 2006 at 10:14 pm
Hey Donnie,
I haven’t repaired the jack problem on this particular model. I know that the jack is not a part of the system board. If the power jack is bad, you only have to replace the power jack harness. It is necessary to take the laptop apart completely. Toshiba part number P000352750.
Make sure that it is not the AC adapter plug problem. Sometimes the cable connected to the AC adapter plug gets bad and the laptop loosing the power when you wiggle the plug. You can test it with a millimeter.
June 9th, 2006 at 2:04 pm
Okay cj2600. The laptop model and part number are as follows: 5205-S703, PS520U-31P03V
Thanks!
June 8th, 2006 at 12:07 am
I have a Satellite 5205-S503 and I’m pretty sure that the AC jack has lost its proper connection. Have you had any experience with repairing this type of problem? My warranty is expired so I’m all on my own here. Thanks in advance.
June 5th, 2006 at 12:05 am
Jerry,
I’ve never used torque key during laptop assembly, just a regular screwdriver. May be I’m wrong.
You should search for hinges by the Toshiba part number. Give me your laptop full model name and part number (example Satellite 5205-S505, PS520U-31P1RV) and I will find the part number for you.
June 2nd, 2006 at 5:37 am
Hey cj2600! Thanks for the response. I do then have a few more questions if you don’t mind. I found the service manual for 5200 series laptop, and it mentions something about torque in regards to the amount of tightening required for screwing in components. Is there any device that allows me to measure this so I know I’m applying the correct level of torque when twisting screws back on?
Also, any ideas on where I can find replacement hinges?
May 31st, 2006 at 9:47 pm
Hey Jerry,
You are right. On some models you can remove the screen lid wobble by tightening the hinges. On these models the hinge consists of two parts- the top part that connects to the LCD screen and the bottom part that connects to the laptop top cover.
Unfortunately, hinges on Toshiba Satellite 5205 were designed differently. It’s just one single piece and there are no screws to connect the top part to the bottom part. If the laptop screen is loose, the hinges have to be replaced to fix the problem. It is very possible that one of the hinges or both hinges are broken.
May 31st, 2006 at 11:07 am
Hey, great help guide! I was wondering if you have any ideas on how I can fix the loose screen lid on my 5205. How do I remove the wobble? I’ve found with other laptops that usually what’s required is tightening the hinges. Is that what may be able to solve this issue?
May 28th, 2006 at 4:39 am
I followed the instructions and it took about 10 minutes to disassemble and reassemble. As JB said in the first post, one securing screw is not mentioned that needs to come out. The screw is on the bottom corner below the cd-drive and listed as a B6.
May 10th, 2006 at 9:58 pm
Stephanie,
This model doesn’t have a hatch on the bottom to access the heatsink easily. You can clean the heatsink with a compressed air. Find a can of compressed air and blow inside the heatsink gril on the side of the laptop.
If you want to replace the fan or apply new thermal grease on the CPU, you have to open the laptop case and remove the top cover.
May 10th, 2006 at 2:46 am
Hi, thanks for the great instructions. But how does one clean the cooling apparatus and fan?
May 2nd, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Took me all of 20 minutes. First time doing it. Don’t freak out when keyboard cable pops out. Thats the way it’s supposed to look (no connector at end). There is one screw this tutorial doesn’t mention. On bottom side of laptop, right at the end of the CD drive, towards the front. This screw requires removal as well as transferring a rail from the old to the new drive. Also, the replacement drive I used required I change faceplates. Very small screws requiring very small jewelers phillips head. Otherwise, thanks for this tutorial.