The right hinge on my screen is broken. Can it be

You can find the manual for Toshiba Satellite A45 on the link mentioned below:
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/manuals/userguides/su587690/satellite_a40_ug_20031113.pdf

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Toshiba Support > Satellite A45-S250 Notebook PC > Atheros 802.11 a/b/g WiFi driver with Cisco WPA support for Windows XP and 2000,

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=SB&os=&category=&moid=555703&rpn=PSA40U&modelFilter=A45-S250&selCategory=2756709&selFamily=1073768663

HOWEVER, it requires the Atheros Client Utility v2.4.2.18, to be installed. If it isn't installed on the laptop, this utility needs to be installed first. Then the Driver above.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=SB&os=&category=&moid=555703&rpn=PSA40U&modelFilter=A45-S250&selCategory=2756709&selFamily=1073768663

If you need guidance in downloading, or installing please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

toshiba download page. (please put the www. before the link)

csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=555703&rpn=PSA40U&modelFilter=A45-S250&selCategory=2756709&selFamily=1073768663

I think the driver you are looking for is the first on the page -

Good Luck.
Bill

Have you adjusted screen brightness control as I have seen lots of Laptops with the screen brightness control "bumped" to min.!!!

Below is the link to your service manual that goes over the disassembly in detail.

http://tim.id.au/laptops/toshiba/satellite%20a40.pdf

You should be able to visit this link: Toshiba Download Center and select your Satellite model from the Portables section.

The memory is under the keyboard on these models. Remove the plastic piece with the power button, and you will see the screws for the keyboard. Don't forget to rate me (fixya). thanks

There's only one guide that I could find for the A45. It should help, depending on how far you have the machine torn down.



http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/ToshibaA45/Satellite-A45-remove-hinges-1.htm

First, plug a external monitor and toggle the screen to discard configuration or software problems. If the image shows correctly you have either a problem in the LCD screen or its connection cable.
Open the cover and check for loose or damaged cables, specially next to the hinges. The next thing to check is a new LCD screen. You can have replacement parts and instructions here:

http://www.piezas.biz/epages/wwwpiezasbiz.sf/en_GB/?ViewObjectID=56222

What is the booting problem, what pops up on the screen ?