Replace memory and keyboard - Toshiba Satellite 1730 (PS17OU) PC Notebook

Have you ever changed the internal Lithium Battery. Try the reset here, although it is for a different model. The Keyboard was actually made by Casio and sold with the Radio Shack name on it.

REPLACING THE MEMORY BATTERY

Your keyboard uses one lithium battery to protect some types of data when it is turned off. This battery is installed at the factory,
and lasts up to 5 years. If the keyboard's memory is erased when you turn the keyboard off, take the keyboard to your local Radio Shack store to replace the lithium battery.

RESETTING THE KEYBOARD

Note: Resetting the keyboard clears all information you stored in the keyboard's memory, including the parameter settings, song
sequencer, pattern sequencer, and registration memory. Resetting the keyboard's parameter settings clears only those settings from
the keyboard's memory. To reset the keyboard, turn the power off.
Then hold down ENTER. Reset? appears. Press YES.

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The memory compartment is under the keyboard. You will need to remove the battery, then remove the keyboard screw from the bottom of the notebook. Turn the computer over and open it. Slide the four tabs at the top of the keyboard forward to unlock the keyboard.Then you can lift up the top of the keyboard and rotate it towards the screen. Release the keyboard cable from the retaining clips and detach the ZIF connectors (for the touchpad and the keyboard). Be very careful when handling the cables and connectors. If they are damaged, the parts will have to be replaced for the computer to work. Now you can remove the keyboard and see the memory compartment cover. Lift up the left side of the memory cover and then swing it forward to remove the cover.

For pictures see the Hardware and Service manual from HP: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/CoreRedirect.jsp?redirectReason=DocIndexPDF&prodSeriesId=316664&targetPage=http%3A%2F%2Fbizsupport1.austin.hp.com%2Fbc%2Fdocs%2Fsupport%2FSupportManual%2Fc00091009%2Fc00091009.pdf . The section on removing the keyboard is just before the section on replacing the memory. These are pages 5-19 through 5-24 (pages 107 - 113 of the PDF). Note: you will need Adobe Reader or a similar program to access the manual.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

HI michael so if you want to clean your keyboard so first you must take off the keyboard from you laptop .

Let's remove the keyboard. Insert a flat head screwdriver between the keyboard bezel and laptop case and carefully lift up the bezel. Remove the bezel.


You'll find two screws securing the keyboard. Remove both screws.

Now carefully lift up the keyboard. You'll see the default memory module under the keyboard, right above the touch pad buttons. It's possible to replace the memory module without disconnecting the keyboard.

Disconnect the keyboard . Simply grab the blue tag attached to the keyboard connector and pull it up. Now you can remove the keyboard.



So now with removed keyboard you can clean it .

Your laptop has two memory slots. One of the memory slots (external) can be easily accessed if you remove the cover on the bottom of the laptop.

The second (internal) memory slot is located under the keyboard.

Keyboard removal procedure:
1. Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery.
2. Remove two screws securing the keyboard on the bottom of the laptop. These screws are marked with a small keyboard symbol.
3. Release 4 keyboard retention tabs located on the left side from f1, f5, f9 and delete keys.
4. Lift up the keyboard and place it upside down on the palm rest.
5. Unlock the keyboard cable connector on the motherboard.
6. Remove and replace the keyboard.

Hope this helps. Thank you for using FixYa.

Toshiba Satellite How to remove keyboard and upgrade memory modules. This post was written by cj2600 on April 28, 2006
Posted Under: Toshiba Satellite A20/A25 --> Removing and replacing memory on a Toshiba Satellite A20 or A25 notebook is not as easy ad it should be. Both memory modules are located under the keyboard. A laptop keyboard has to be replaced in order to get access to the memory modules. Before you remove the keyboard do not forget to remove the laptop battery or you can damage the laptop. Be careful when you remove the keyboard securing strip; do not bend it too much. To remove the memory module from the slot on the system board, release the latches on both sides and the memory module will pop up. It will stay at a 30 degree angle to the system board. Firmly grasp the memory module and remove it from the slot.


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Hi,

If you feel the power adapter working fine with the diff unit its not an issue with the adapter,

Now, if the unit is not powering on.just perform this:

Take out the batter, adapter and make the unit stand alone and press and hold the Power button with out any power to the unit(Without battery , adapter) by doing that we can take the static charge which might be causing the issue,

If that does not fix the issue, try reseating the RM if you are comfortable, here is the steps:

Primary memory board removal Before you begin: Remove the battery and keyboard.

1. Push both arms outward simultaneously to release the primary memory board to the spring tension position.
   
   Caution! When handling a memory board, use care to prevent touching the memory chips on the board. Touching the memory chips could damage or destroy the memory.
   
2. Grasp the primary memory board by the edges and pull gently to remove it.
3. Place the primary memory board in a static dissipative bag.

Primary memory board replacement

1. Remove the primary memory board from the static dissipative bag.
2. Locate the alignment slot and align it to the empty board receptacle.
3. Grasp the primary memory board by the edges and push gently to replace it.
   
   Caution! When handling a memory board, use care to prevent touching the memory chips on the board. Touching the memory chips could damage or destroy the memory.
   
4. Press the primary memory board down to latch the arms.

Steps to remove Keyboard:

eyboard removal Before you begin: Remove the battery.

1. Loosen the captive P1 Phillips-head screw that secures the memory/Mini PCI cover to the bottom of the notebook.
2. Use your finger or a flat-bladed tool to lift the outside edge of the memory/Mini PCI cover and remove it.
3. Remove the two T8-9 mm screws that secure the keyboard to the base enclosure.
4. Turn the notebook right side up and open the display panel fully.
5. Slide the four plastic locking tabs toward the bottom edge of the keyboard to unlock the keyboard from the LED switch cover.
6. Use a flat-bladed tool or your finger to lift the top edge of the keyboard and then place it upside down on the top cover.
7. Using minimal force, lift the locking bar to unlock the keyboard ZIF connector on the system board.
   
   Important! Use care to prevent damaging the ZIF connector and ribbon cable.
   
8. Remove the keyboard ribbon cable from the ZIF connector and remove the keyboard.

Keyboard replacement

1. After ensuring that the locking bar on the keyboard ZIF connector is unlocked, place the keyboard right side up on the top cover.
2. Insert the keyboard ribbon cable into the keyboard ZIF connector on the system board.
   
   Important! Use care to prevent damaging the keyboard ribbon cable.
   
3. Push the locking bar down to lock the keyboard ZIF connector on the system board.
4. Toe the tabs on the bottom edge of the keyboard into the top cover.
5. Press the keyboard flat and slide the four plastic locking tabs toward the rear of the notebook to lock the keyboard to the LED switch cover.
6. Close the display panel and turn the notebook upside down.
7. Replace the two T8-9 mm screws that secure the keyboard to the base enclosure.
8. Toe the memory/Mini PCI cover into the enclosure.
9. Tighten the captive P1 Phillips-head screw.

This is probably the closest model to your HPdv9000, click on the link and read on! http://www.insidemylaptop.com/remove-keyboard-replace-memory-hp-compaq-nc6400/

Good luck and have fun!

I have one of these myself, love it. The other memory chip is under the keyboard. Remove the plastic strip that has the power button on it, and you'll see the four screws holding the keyboard. Once you get the keyboard off you'll see the other memory chip.

Hi

Yes, you can replace/upgrate the memory module under the keyboard.

Before you proceed, note that Dell Inspiron 2650 uses DDR200 3.3V SODIMM modules. Also, memory module capacities supported are 128MB and 256MB with a Maximum memory of 512MB. If the current memory installed is 128MB, you need to order 2x 256MB modules to replace/upgrade both memory slots. If the installed capacity is 256MB, you just need another 256MB for the slot underneath the laptop.

Check "Removing the Keyboard" for guide removing the keyboard to access the 2nd memory slot.

Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before committing to the above procedure.

Let me know how you get on.

Mike

memory modules are under keyboard,you have to remove this first,1 hidden screw under(indicates a keyboard) and the 4 holds between the Fkeys(pull them down).Remove the keyboard and you''be able to see them....Chris/Greece