RAM & HDD upgrade on Satellite L30-115

Hi,
I have a Toshiba L30 - 115, and I want to upgrade from its default to 1GB / 2GB RAM and 160GB / 250GB Hard Disk is that possible and if so can you provide me the item number of the modules and the capacity of each. I also would like to know whether the system would support any upgrade such as I wish to do so?

Hello
Answer for RAM upgrade is very easy. This Satellite notebook can handle with 2 GB RAM max and compatible DDR2-400/533 1GB memory module has part number PA3411U-1M1G. you can use two 1GB modules and upgrade it to maximum.
About HDD upgrade is not easy to offer precise info because I know that Toshibas specification says that HDD can be upgraded up to 80 GB. Unfortunately I didnt find any public document about exact list of compatible HDDs but I believe you can upgrade it with 120 GB HDD.
Sorry buddy but I didnt find more info. Maybe someone with L30 will post here about HDD upgrade.

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I want to upgrade the RAM of this laptop, but went exceed 2gb which are 1gb+1gb of 667mHz the computer will booting normally and work like usuall but after that the computer turn blue screen and restart. Currently using XP Pro SP3 with the latest bios v3.01. In the event viewer the error is system error.
Error code 1000008e, parameter1 c0000005, parameter2 bf097509, parameter3 a50d726c, parameter4 00000000.
Category : 102
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0000: 53 79 73 74 65 6d 20 45 System E
0008: 72 72 6f 72 20 20 45 72 rror Er
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0018: 20 31 30 30 30 30 30 38 1000008
0020: 65 20 20 50 61 72 61 6d e Param
0028: 65 74 65 72 73 20 63 30 eters c0
0030: 30 30 30 30 30 35 2c 20 000005,
0038: 62 66 30 39 37 35 30 39 bf097509
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0048: 36 63 2c 20 30 30 30 30 6c, 0000
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Hi ,
I have the same model L30-134 psl33l the max Ram suported is 2 GB i have upgraded my laptop this year works fine....
PS:I have the same blue screen problem and freez problems after a new hdd upgrade...if you have any id pls. reply to my post.
My 2GB memory module is the same to yours 667mhz and works fine.
Message was edited by: mtolokan

RAM Upgrade on Satellite L30-11D

My brother has a Satellite L30-11D and he has bought an additional 2GB RAM to upgrade from 512MB.
HE has sent me an email - extract below, but does not get regular access to Internet and therefore no time to post this.
My laptop had 512 MB ram and I was told by Toshiba etc that it could be upgraded to 2 GB. I obtained 2 x 1 GB cards installed them.
The problem is that if I remove the 512 MB card the laptop doesn't see the GB cards at all, so I put the 512 card back in and that was OK, then I put a 1GB card in and that worked OK, thinking it might be a dud card I triedthe other card plus the 512 and that works.
Also if I put either one of the GB cards on their own in it works.
According to Toshiba the computer can be upgraded to 2 GB RAM - so what am I doing wrong.
Any ideas would be appreciated."

Hi
I googled and found this Satellite L30-11D specification page:
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/jsp/SUPPORTSECTION/discontinuedProductPage.do?service=UK&com.broadvis ion.session.new=Yes&PRODUCT_ID=128130
According to this page the Sat L30-11D can be upgraded to 2GB RAM (2 x 1GB)
You should use the 200pin DDR2 RAM (533 MHz) modules.
I think the notebook does not recognize the 2GB RAM due to the compatibility issues You should try RAM modules from another manufacturer. Maybe Kingston would be ok.

CPU upgrade on Satellite L30-101

Hi, I have a Toshiba Satellite L30-101. I've upgraded the RAM successfully to 2GB (2x 1GB) but I'm finding it incredibly hard to get information on processor replacements.
The laptop has the latest BIOS on it (3.10-WIN - 19/02/08) but when trying to find information regarding whats in it I'm hitting brick walls. Firstly the site > http://www.toshiba-tro.de/biosinfo/ < doesn't have my laptop on it,
Product Type: Notebook
Family: Satellite
Product Series: Satellite L Series
Model: ? unknown
Short Model No: ? unknown
I did hope I could stick an Intel Duo in but with the ATI chipset, I'm pretty sure it wont work but again without knowing whats within BIOS, compatible.. I'm lost. The only processor I can find which may work, same package, FSB, socket is an Intel Core Solo Processor T1350 which kicks out 1.86 GHz, not a massive difference and I'm sure it can't be the only replacement option.
Could someone and staff please help me with getting hold of BIOS info and compatible processors for my laptop. The current Intel Celeron M Processor 410 kicking out 1.46 GHz isn't good enough for Vista (cert on laptop) and basic multi tasking. Its lagging way too much even after a good tune up, ram upgrade, HD upgrade to 7200RPM. I'm in need of a processor upgrade but as mention finding it incredibly hard to obtain information of which would be compatible.
Sincerely,
Gourcuff

Hello
In my opinion your attempt to replace CPU is wrong. Why? Satellite L30 is not designed to offer some fabulous performance and it is designed for everyday usage. Best evidence for this was the price. It was not so expensive.
Can you please tell us why do you want to have new CPU? Do you use some special software?
Back to CPU replacement. As you probably know mobile computers have limited upgrade options and it is related to RAM and HDD upgrade. It is definitely unprovided for CPU upgrade and it is not supported. Specific design, especially cooling system is designed for certain CPU.
Due to all this you will not be able to find any relevant info about CPU replacement.
Check please this Toshiba document - http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB9401AX0001R01.htm

Memory upgrade on Satellite L30

I have a Satellite L30-11D and I am wanting to upgrade the memory modules in it, I have found this;
Part Number: PA3411S-2M1G
1024MB (1GB) Memory PC2-4300 DDR2 (533MHz)
and it will work but im unsure on this - can you have more than one plugged into my laptop?
Please help!!!

Of course you can do more then one memory module. On your Satellite notebook there are two slots available and you can put two memory modules. Your notebook can handle with max 2 GB of RAM.
According the notebook specification you should have now 512 MB of RAM. New 1GB module put in place where is now placed 512 MB module and old one put into empty slot.
If you need more assistance please write again.

Memory upgrade for Satellite L30-134

I have a Satellite L30-134 which appears to be running quite slowly - I think due to large amount of photos and itunes music.
I am wondering which is the easiest way to resolve - buy a memory upgrade (no idea how to change the memory though) or get an external hard drive?
And if I change the memory will I lose what is already saved on the laptop?

I agree with Ganz the bigger HDD will not improve the performance but only increase the available HDD space it would helps you to store more music and pic files on the HDD ;)
The memory upgrade would also not bring an performance boost of course the performance would be a little bit better because the most stuff would be handled directly in the memory and not temporally on the HDD but generally its not really noticeable.
Anyway if you want to upgrade the memory check this:
http://www.orcalogic.co.uk/asp/prodtype.asp?prodtype=25737&ft=m&st=3
You have to use DDR2 533MHz (PC2-4200) 200-PIN SODIMM

Processor upgrade on Satellite L30

Can I replace my Intel celeron with a full Intel pentium for my laptop Satellite L30-105? As it's so slow I've only had it since Feb 2007, plus half my hard disk has vanished also?

You can use Pentium M CPU, because the difference between Celeron M and Pentium M is the cache size, and Celeron M doesn't uses SpeedStep technology, but the FSB and the Socket are the same.

After RAM upgrade on Satellite L30-10S only one RAM stick is recognized

I just added an 1GB Crucial Ram stick into the L30-10S (PSL33E), but only the 1GB get recognized, the Hyundai stick (512MB), which was supplied with the laptop, isn't been used by the system anymore.
I tried switch around, but I can only get 1 RAM stick to work at the time, either 1GB, when both rams are placed in the slots or if only the 1GB is installed or 512MB when I leave the 1GB out.
Did anyone actually managed to get 2 Stick running simultaneously, on this system?
BTW CPU-z did recognize both sticks and reports correctly 1536MB, the BIOS however only 1GB, actually less, since some is taking by the graphics card.
The BIOS version on my system is V2.80, dated 03/05/2007 and both memory are the same speed PC2-4200.

Did you really read all those topics???
From http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=22405:
"I heard about a user how has Samsung 512mb and Kingmax 1gb ram in his L30 and everything is fine, he has no problem with it.
I have two 512mb Samsung modules and have no problem."
From http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=23014:
"You can use 667Mhz modules, but they'll work on 533 Mhz. I read in another forum about a guy, how has 533Mhz and 667Mhz RAM in his L30, and he has no problem."
L30 series supports memory up to 2gb, and if you use memory from a reliable brand, you'll have no (compatibility) problem. Maybe Crucial ram is not the best choice. As I see all those guys have problem with Crucial ram. Something's wrong with it...
And don't forget something: opening a new topic won't help you, if nobody can solve the problem in another topics...
PS: Try Kingmax, Kingston, Samsung, Corsair modules. I never had problem with those brands.
Message was edited by: Abe83

For the archive: Upgrading the Satellite L30-134

I got one of these old laptops off a mate who'd discarded it as obsolete.
However with just a little time and money it is possible to upgrade it to a very usable machine.
Not a powerhouse by any stretch but perfectly adequate for browsing the internet and watching standard definition video (just about watchable 720p) etc.
Whilst searching these forums for information for this project I found a lot of conflicting advice and some of my questions were not answered at all. I hope by documenting my experiences here I can help someone in the same position in the future.
*Model*
This machine is the Toshiba Satelite L30-134, Part Number: PSL33E-00E013G3. It is probably very similar but not necessarily the same as the other L30 models. Do not mix them up.
*Original configuration*
Processor- Intel Celeron m 410 (1M Cache, 1.46 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, Socket M). It is a single core version of the (Yonah core) Core Duo processor. It shares nothing in common, and is not swapable with the previous generation Pentium M or Celeron M processors. It is also incompatible with the next generation Core 2 Duo/Solo and the Pentiums and Celerons derived from them.
Memory- A single 512MB SODIMM of PC2-4200 (DDR2 533MHz). This is different to the previous generation DDR and the next generation DDR3. The memory controller only supports single channel mode. This is no loss as the FSB of the processor is not fast enough to take advantage of dual channel anyway.
*BIOS*
My laptop came with the very old version 1.3. Toshiba only provide the latest version (3.10) for download. This is reported to be buggy and messes with the fan profiles so I decided to leave it alone. I can confirm that my upgrades work without updating the BIOS.
*Upgrades*
Processor- I swapped the Celeron for a Core Duo T2350 (1.87 GHz). From all I have read it appears that all Yonah core Core Duo/Solos, Pentiums and Celerons with an FSB of 533 are compatible. The 667 FSB models are not.
The Core Duo T2450 at 2GHz is the highest performing compatible processor but is double the price on eBay. I only paid 12 (used) for the T2350 so there is really no reason to go any lower now all these parts are obsolete.
RAM- There are 2 slots on this machine. Toshiba state a 2GB maximum, 1GB in each slot. Unfortunately the memory controller is very picky and throws up weird errors unless you get just the right ones.
There's not enough information available to figure this one out so for me it was a process of trial and error. Thankfully I found an online retailer that guaranteed 100% compatibility and did returns by free post.
The second pair of sticks worked fine.

*Working on the machine*
Swapping the RAM is as easy as usual. Unscrew the flap on the bottom of the machine to get to them. Getting to the processor on the other hand is a complete nightmare. You probably need to have experience taking laptops apart. And I do mean apart- the motherboard has to come out so EVERYTHING that can be unscrewed and unplugged needs to be. If I hadn't had discovered these amazing instructions I might not have attempted it:
www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L35/taking-apart-laptop-1.htm
I've no idea who runs this website but it doesn't appear to be commercial. It must have taken them an age to do so click on the 'donate' button if you want to say thanks. If you click on the photos they enlarge and show exactly where the screws are. Brilliant site.
Don't forget to clean the heatsink and fan whilst you've got it all apart. I promise you'll never want to do this again. I forgot to plug the cpu fan back in the first time so I did...
*Other stuff*
As you'll know the BIOS utility is useless, there is very little you can change. There is one trick I found though. Usually I can't get it to boot from usb- there's no option available. However when you take the hard drive out (with an empty optical drive) it will!
The wifi is a Mini PCI card accessable from the second flap on the bottom of the machine. The pigtails (ariels) run into the lid. This is not the same as the modern PCIe (PCI Express) and is incompatible. The fastest version of wifi it supports is 'G' which is old and slow. When connected to a modern router this can slow all of your wireless devices down to this connection speed. The easy fix is to use a usb wifi dongle that supports 'N' speed (or if you're really fly, 'AC'). If you'd like to keep the convenience of an internal device I've only found one Mini PCI card that supports 'N' speeds. TP-Link TL-WN861N. Thankfully it's supposed to be quite good. I used usb since I already had one.
The hard drive conects via SATA. Someone on these forums tried and failed to replace this with an SSD. I don't know why it didn't work. Not worth the money in my opinion.
Whilst you're doing all of this format the hard drive and reinstall Windows XP. Never Vista. Then dual boot it with Linux Mint and only use XP when you absolutely have to. There are no more security updates coming for XP and Mint is better.
Finally here's some Passmark benchmarks from www.cpubenchmark.net
celeron m 410 (1.4ghz single) 348
core duo t2350 (1.8ghz dual) 739
The T2350 benchmarks somewhere around the fastest netbook/htpc processors (AMD E series, Intel Atom D series), Early ultra mobile (U series) Core 2 Duos and the first generation of dual core desktop chips (Pentium D, Athlon x2)
Please post any corrections below.

CPU Upgrade on Satellite L30?

Tried searching but didn't get an answer.
Bought a laptop from ebuyer the other week, and so far so good, but good do with a bit more juice.
Currently running a CoreDuo 1.73 processor, wondering if Core2 or something a bit better will suit.
Heard something about a bit of softawre i'd need?
Could some one a) inform me what processors work
b) what i need to do to go abuot it

Hi buddy,
believe me, it would be better to buy a another L30 with a better cpu or another toshiba notebook with a better cpu than trying to upgrade your machine.
Some arguments whys not good to do it:
1. Its too complicated for if youre not at least a technician which is familiar with MOBILE COMPUTER SYSTEMs because a notebook is not the same electronic like a desktop.
2. How do you know which component fits? You have to find out the RIGHT partnumber of the manufacturer, otherwise you will have the wrong part and every manufacturer has its own hardware design and its own way to put components together. (like cpu, ram, bla...its not like you mean everything common like a desktop computer)
3. too expensive vs. performance gain = you would not really achieve a huge performance gain. Not the one you expect. I am telling so many users my experiences with trials of upgrading core components. I am a technician but even for me it does not make sense anymore to upgrade a cpu in a notebook. I tried it with 4 (!) machines, and two of them have now defective mainboards. And dont forget what I told you: I am working as a computer technician and I repair almost all brands which arrive our service center.
So, please forget your idea, upgrade your RAM and your harddisk and otherwise buy a new machine if youre unsatisfied with the actual performance of your rig.
Greets

RAM & HDD Upgrading

Hi, I'm fairly tech obsessed and am fairly proficient with computers in general, but I've only had real experience playing around with PCs in general. I'm seriously considering purchasing a Mac-Book and was just wondering how easy it was to manually upgrade the ram & hard drive in the Mac-Book and whether it would void my prospective Apple Care warranty..
Thanks for your help.
John

I have a couple of questions regarding upgrading the HDD.
1) What are the pro's & con's of going with an external HDD as opposed to upgrading the internal HDD
2) If adding an external HDD is better, will the software CD that comes with the MacBook load onto the external drive? Is it even necessary to load Tiger onto an external drive? I have had many PC laptops before, however, never required an external drive so I am oblivious to how they work.
3) If upgrading the internal HDD is better, does the Tiger software CD that comes with the MacBook load onto the new drive or would I have to purchase Tiger?
4) If upgrading the internal HDD, what is the best way to transfer all my files? Copy to disc?
I appreciate all your help

Question about HDD upgrade on Satellite M40X-184?

Hello
I want to ask if there is an option to insert a new hdd in my toshiba. As far as I know there is no official support for this??
There is an access to the place where the disk is placed on the side of notebook. S
o my question is
1. is it possible to place a new disk (faster and bigger)
2. is it possible without loosing warranty
3. what disks do you suggest
Thanks Szczepaan

Hello Hinni
Unfortunately there is no public document about that and those information has Toshiba service partner or some independent PC and notebook service specialized for upgrade.
I can just tell you that Toshiba directly dont support hardware upgrade and I have noticed that hardware upgrade is cuts into three areas:
- user upgrade (memory)
- dealer upgrade (HDD)
- service upgrade (WLAN card, BT module)
If you want to exchange the HDD alone take old out and notice all data on the sticker and talk with your local dealer if you want to buy the same but with more capacity. You can test new one and if there is some problem (not recognized by system) you can send it back any time.

Processor upgrade on Satellite L30 (PSL33E)

Hi,
Does anyone know whether the L30 (PSL33E) supports core 2 duo?
And if so, has anyone tried it?
(also, have noticed that newest bios for these online is v2.60 and mine is v2.80 from new)

Hi,
No I dont think it is possible because of the chipset. The chipset could not handle the new cpu. The other thing is:
How do you want to install it? Do you know the instructions how to exchange the cpu in a mobile system? Its not the same procedure like in a desktop.
I did once and I had many problems, especially with that "microcode" thing, because you will need a special DOS-based program which writes the microcode of the cpu into the bios due to the features of the cpu.
This program is only available to toshiba technicians and I didnt get managed to get a copy of that program.
So just forget your idea and benefit from my experience (and dont waste money and time :) )
Greets

CPU Upgrade on Satellite L30-134

Has anyone managed to upgrade the CPU on one of these yet??? Ive already maxed out the memory, but its still a bit slow if you know what I mean...:P
Ive been looking at the Core2 SLV3W 2x1.33Ghz, same operating temperature and FSB, both socket 478/9 but not sure if the BIOS is going to chuck a teddy, the Pentium mobiles look a little to hot to run on this board, although its amazing what you can do with a dremel tool and a bit of copper tubing, if needs be I will doctor the existing cooling....
Any feedback or suggestions greatfully recieved.

i mate,
unfortunately no one here would be able to give you really good information which could be useful for you. Since youre a Pro you should check e.g. this site: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/
The BIOS cannot be modified but if the chipset is able you can try it. The socket is always the same so the package should fit in the hole ;)
But I recommend you NOT to modify the cooling system because its aligned to work with the whole system together. The system would perhaps run a little bit "non-cooler" and wouldnt be quiet as before but it should work.
So, how you see on your own. I am with you but I cannot give you proper information since I am just modding desktops (and already upgraded a notebook with some new CPU so I know something about it and I can just tell you: Dont ask here. Just read the topics and you will see why :) )
Good luck and Greets
Dennis

Satellite L30-10Y: Checksum error after upgrading to 2Gb RAM

Hi
I have a Satellite L30-10Y ^ months ago I upraded the RAM to 1.5Gb by adding a 1Gb RAM card to the 512Mb card supplied this worked fine.
I also upraded my sons Hi-Grade lapto with exactly the same specification of RAM which also worked fine. So I decided to up grade my L30 10Y with another card of the same specification to bring it upto 2 Gb as specified by TOSHIBA.
I booted the computer to find the hay presto after the start screen The Following message appeared *"_The file is possibly corrupt.
The file header checksum does not match the computed checksum_"* The computer then froze and I turned it off.
Checks I made Tried both cards in both slots No change, 1 card in both slots (one slot empty) Works fine. Other card in both slots(works Fine) Sons Card in my computer both slots (works fine) All three cards and 512mb card in all configuration of both slots and cards(works fine). All three 1gb cards in all configerations of cards and slots back to error message and some time 1 long beep and 2 short ones.
Yes the cards were installed properly. Cannot alter anything to do with BIOS although this can be accssed. Cannot run from dvd drive although I can select it.
Went back to 1.5Gb and reinstalled all OS from Toshiba recovery disk tried all over again same results. Running windows vista home basic, Bios is the latest download. RAM is compatible. Sons cheep Hi-Grade accepts all RAM in all Configurations no bother OS windows XP.
Can anyone think of anything I have not tried or should I just go and by a hi-grade computer?

Hi Eldorado
Thanks for your reply, 2 of these modules were bought 6 months ago from the same company at the same time (company Offtek) who do a computer scan and provide the modules specific to your computer, and even then I checked the specification of the modules against the upgrade that Toshiba who also scanned my computer on registration and the modules are DDR2 533MHz (PC2-4200) 200-PIN SODIMM . The Third module came from the same company with the same specification.
I am very sure that all three modules will be compatible to the computer, and the specifications does not require the modules are matched pairs like the old sd ram. So what we have is a computer that will run two completely differnt modules of different sizes made by different manufacturers possibly slightly different specs, but will not run two modules from the same manufacturer made at the same time with exactly the same spec.(Must be a break through of innovation for Toshiba!)
I think the beeps may have been a little misleading as these did not accord every time I started the computer over the many tests I did, I still have to look up what these codes signify. I tried looking in the Toshiba knowledge database but I think it's empty or they just don't have any knowledge complete waste of time or I don't know how to use it.
My next step its to contact Offtek and see what they suggest, Find out what the Header checksum is and what it is supposed to report and find out what the computed checksum is and why it does not match. One more thing I did notice that in the BIOS it did not report the full 2048mb it only reported 1984mb of RAM but I think this may be that video memory uses part of this. *_Unless someone out there knows something different_*

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