Satellite M45-S169 - Overheats and upgrading RAM/graphic card

Hello,
I need a few answers and reassurance to the questions I have about my laptop. Here are the following questions:
The laptop overheats fairly fast which by this I mean in about 10min or so, the laptop is burning up. Is it the model or is there something wrong with it? I can't keep the laptop on without keeping it plugged into the wall at all times. Does this have anything to do with my battery as in I need a new one?
Am I able to install new RAM* (2GB Max) and if so, does anyone know how much slots there are for this model? (Haven't really opened it up to check because I'm bad at putting things back together after taking them apart)
Am I able to install a new graphics card for the laptop or am I stuck with the ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series? (and if it's not too much to ask, is the graphics card I have good, bad, or so-so)
Sorry if there are too much questions but it would be really nice if I get answers to all of them.

Hi Honu_2,
1.) You should clean your notebook using compressed air spray. This could blow out the dust from the cooling ventilators and read this article please:
http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/ann.jspa?annID=40
2.) Yes, it seems that you need a new battery if your notebook only works with connected AC/DC adaptor.
3.) You should check your user manual. As far as I know this model supports up to 2GB RAM. That means you can install 1GB in both slots.
4.) Upgrading the graphic card is not possible since its soldered/fixed on the mainboard and your notebook is only designed for preinstalled graphic card.
By the way: All these questions are already answered here. Check the forum for similar threads, you will find a lot of interesting stuff! ;)

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I am having problems starting my satellite m45-s169 i turn it on and have all status lights on front of laptop but it fails to boot up after this. any help
Cheers

buckie wrote:
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I am having problems starting my satellite m45-s169 i turn it on and have all status lights on front of laptop but it fails to boot up after this. any help
Cheers
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The power supply unit (PSU) is external and only 180W. Also, there is no PCIe slot. Therefore, you can't upgrade the video card.
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I Just ordered the HP Pavilion Model Number is m7-1015dx i really really look forward to getting this laptop it has really really good specifications for the price. The only thing that has been bugging me really bad is that "Can you upgrade the Graphics Card in this machine?" Since i am using the for Hardcore Gaming and School.
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