Toshiba Satellite A55. How to remove and replace laptop keyboard yourself.
Removing and replacing the keyboard on Toshiba Satellite A55 laptop wouldn’t be any different then replacing the keyboard on any other Toshiba laptop. Before you open the laptop case, remove the battery. The keyboard securing strip doesn’t have any securing screws and shouldn’t cause any problem when you remove it. The keyboard cable connector on the system board is cover by a metal plate and the plate has to be removed before you can get an access to the connector. Before you pull the keyboard cable from the connector you have to unlock it. To open the connector, move the connector lock toward the LCD screen. It is enough to move it 2-3mm to open the connector. Be careful with the keyboard connector on the system board. If you damage it, the entire system board has to be replaced.
By the way, if you want to remove the motherboard, you should take a look at the Toshiba Tecra A2 disassembly guide. Both laptops are very similar.
May 8th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
I’ve seen that problem on that model before at work… unfortunately it was determined to be a system board issue… hopefully that’s not your problem…
(the problem being the laptop system board has to heat up in order for the error to be created, and it can’t heat up enough in bios or bootable cds)
May 7th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Bill,
That’s a really strange problem. Just in case try upgrading/reflashing the BIOS, it might help.
May 7th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
I have a strange problem with a Toshiba A55. During BIOS, it seems the keyboard works fine. AS soon as windows begins to load the keyboard does not work, with the exception of a few keys that then type the wrong letter. Now, here is the wrench in the works. I swapped out hard drives with a known good drive to make sure it wasn’t a spoftware / virus issue. The exact same thing happenes. Anyone have an idea as to what / where the problem is??
Thanks, Bill.
March 18th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
I don’t know if it’s too late for the last question, but you don’t have to remove any screws on the bottom to replace the keyboard. Simply detach the keyboard strip as described, there are only 2 screws underneath that holding the keyboard down.
March 4th, 2007 at 8:59 am
I damaged two keys on my satellite M55, and it looks like I’ll have to replace the entire keyboard. I’ve got one on order, but am wondering if these instructions for the A55 are similar to what I would have to do on the M55. I’ve found instructions for disassembling the M55 to remove the motherboard, and removing the keyboard is one of the early steps, but it sure seems like I have to remove an awful lot of screws from the bottom, and I’m hoping I don’t really have to do that for this operation.
Anyway, I’ll find out for sure next weekend, when the keyboard arrives. Thanks for the great website and instructions.
PS, I’ll be trying out a keyboard protector, too, as the reason I’m in this pickle is because of trying to clean out the crumbs underneath the keys! D’oh!
February 14th, 2007 at 8:58 am
Hi there, I spilled some water on the keyboard of my A55. I order the replacement keyboard and it is being shipped (should be here in the next day or so). When I spoke briefly to the gentleman over the phone who was assisting me with the order, he said that it was a delicate process and should probably have a professional do it. He said that it is easy to damage the motherboard. My question is this: how easy is it to damage the motherboard? and could you provide some more detailed directions so that I do not do this? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks
January 1st, 2007 at 4:42 pm
i spilled alittle bit of coke into my keyboard, so my m and o keys are alittle *sticky*, i folllowed the steps to take off the strip but im a little scared of breaking it because i actually own a toshiba satelite A105 which was the closest thing to a toshiba a55 at least on how to take off the keyboard. I don’t know if i will be able to take it off because of the slight difference on how the strip was set up. i have some pictures, but i dont know if i can take the strip off exactly or almost exactly how the example was shown for the a55 laptop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/NikeX3/Picture002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/NikeX3/Picture005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/NikeX3/Picture006.jpg
thx ur help is much appreciated
January 1st, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Betty,
You’ll have to replace the keyboard.
December 29th, 2006 at 8:33 pm
A bottle of fingernail polish remover was spilled on my keyboard of my Toshiba A55 laptop. It still kinda works but when I sign in and try to type my username the letters “eeeeeeeeeeee” comes up. I cannot delete it and the puter makes a funny noise. Is there any way to fix this problem or is it totally ruined. It is only 10 months old and I am sick over this. Thank you for your help.
December 14th, 2006 at 9:28 am
Hi the power receptacle for my A55 is just about dead. I have to wiggle the cord for ages to find a connection and then let it charge without touching the machine or the cord. I assume I need to replace it… where can I find these parts? thanks c
December 13th, 2006 at 1:18 pm
I have a Toshiba A55-S326. One of the keys (“K”) popped off as well as the rubber “suction cup” which I presume was under it.
Is there a way to replace this key on the heyboard? Should there be another part that I need to look for, such as a retainer, etc?
I would appreciate any advice as to how to proceed, even your recommendation to simply replace the keyboard.
Steve
December 11th, 2006 at 9:23 pm
I am looking for instructions to replace the keyboard on my Toshiba Satellite P35S11 laptop. Is it going to be exactly the same as shown in the dismantling instructions for the P30?
November 19th, 2006 at 4:58 pm
Please tell to what model A55 is most similar to? I have A50 (the same as A55 I suppose) but the hinges replacement is similar to what model, A45 or another one. Does it has loose AC jack problem, my is moving around easily
Thanks
October 20th, 2006 at 9:58 pm
Hars,
You’ll have to replace the keyboard. Here’s a part number for Toshiba Satellite A55 keyboard: P000402620. Search on the Internet by the part number and you’ll find.
October 19th, 2006 at 7:37 am
I have a toshiba satellite A55 and accidentally spilled coffee on my keyboard, removing the keyboard is no problem, but the real problem is some keys seems doesnt work right now, any idea how to fix it?
September 9th, 2006 at 11:31 am
OllieLeap,
Yes, you’ll have to remove the keyboard is you want to replace the DVD drive. You’ll have to remove two screws under the keyboard. The one is already circled on the step 5, that’s the right one. The second screw is located close to the top left corner of the drive. After you remove one screw on the bottom of the laptop and two screws under the keyboard, you can slide out the drive.
September 5th, 2006 at 6:14 am
Hi dont suppose you know if you have to remove the keyboard to remove the dvd drive?
My optical drive has broken and Im having problems in removing it to insert a replacement
Many Thanks
Ollie
August 21st, 2006 at 11:41 pm
Nicolas,
I believe you have Celeron-M 380 (1.6GHz) processor installed and that’s the only CPU listed for this model. I don’t know if you can upgrade it to Pentium. On most laptops CPU is not upgradeable. Instead of trying to upgrade the CPU I would rather spent money on more memory and faster hard drive.
August 21st, 2006 at 6:25 pm
Hi, I’m trying to figure out if I can buy a better processor for my Toshiba Satellite A55-S1064 and replace it myself, Is that possible?
May 6th, 2006 at 8:45 am
Hey Marsha,
Are you having a trouble with the disassembly guide? What’s going on?
May 6th, 2006 at 8:39 am
I am looking for diagrams of how to disassemble my Toshiba Satellite A55 Laptop. I need to replace the keyboard and clean it. Can you help me with this? Thank you .