HomeIn the following guide I explain how to remove and upgrade memory in a Toshiba Satellite M100/M105 laptop. I will upgrade memory from 512MB (default size) to 2GB. This model has two memory slots. One of the memory slots can be easily accessed from the bottom but another one is hidden under the keyboard.
Let’s start with the hidden internal memory slot. In order to access the hidden slot we’ll have to remove the keyboard.
Make sure the laptop is turned off and the battery is removed.
STEP 1.
Insert a small flat head screwdriver between the speaker cover and laptop base. Lift up and remove the speaker cover.
STEP 2.
Remove two screws securing the keyboard. Release the latch located above the key F8 and lift up the keyboard.
STEP 3.
It is not necessary to disconnect the keyboard while accessing the internal memory slot. Simply turn the keyboard upside down and place it on the palm rest.
The internal memory slot is hidden under a metal cover. Remove two screws and remove the cover.
STEP 4.
Remove the original memory module installed into the internal slot. In my laptop I had a 512MB module installed.
STEP 4.
Install a new 1GB memory module into the internal slot.
Install the metal cover, keyboard and speaker cover.
Now we’ll move to the second slot located on the bottom of the laptop.
STEP 5.
Remove one screw securing the cover. Remove the cover.
STEP 6.
In my laptop this memory slot was not occupied.
Install another 1GB module into the bottom slot.
That’s it!
Both memory modules should be detected and configured automatically as soon as you turn on the laptop. You can check memory size in the BIOS setup menu or System Properties.
Toshiba Satellite M100/M105 will take up to 2GB memory total. You can install up to 1GB memory module into each slot. Use DDR2 PC-5300 SODIMM modules. You can install faster memory, for example DDR2 PC-6400 but it will slow down and run at PC-5300 speed.
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September 17th, 2009 at 6:45 am
thanks alot good person……..that hidden slot just wasnt user friendly to find………made my day…PEACE
September 17th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Thanks Man!
October 6th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Thanks for sharing this info. I’ve never taken apart my M100 and wanted to know how it was done.
Very informative.
November 15th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Thanks a lot…wasn’t possible without your help
December 19th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Great thanks! Bought ram for my girlfriends dad thinking they both in the ram slot underneath on top of eachother (like my laptop). Realised one goes under keyboard and couldnt work it out. Used your guide and works great! thanks
January 6th, 2010 at 5:35 am
Does anyone know how to change the Processor?
January 6th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Geraldo Leal,
You’ll find laptop disassembly instructions at http://www.irisvista.com/tech/
January 13th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Hi, Thanks a lot. It was really tricky to know about the hidden second one under key board. This post is very helpful. Thanks again.
February 8th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Thanks a lot for the very helpful instructions!
I have a localized version of M100 for Russian market, Toshiba Sattelite M100-L222. I have put there 2×2GB of RAM. The BIOS reports that. But Linux can only access 3GB.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Igor Bukanov,
I’m not sure if Linux can handle only 3GB but you can use 64-bit Windows.
Удачи!
You shouldn’t have any problem with getting a 64-bit version of Windows in Russia.
March 27th, 2010 at 7:53 am
why after i follow the instruction and replace the memory my laptop bios beeping and the laptop wont start… is there any bios changes that i have to change?
thanks
March 27th, 2010 at 9:06 am
sorry my bad, i put the memory not appropriately..
thanks again
May 10th, 2010 at 4:30 am
Hi there,
you can even install 2 GB into the bottom slot.
It will be recognized.
But ONLY 2 GBs.
Next trying to upgrade to a t 5200 or similar CPU
July 4th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
A couple notes.
After removing the battery, you can push the speaker cover tabs from the bottom making it easier to pop off. And there are also 2 plastic tabs at each end holding down the cover.
You can’t just slide the 512 KB memory card out. You have to first move the 2 spring leafs out away from the card, allowing the card to spring up. Then you can pull it out.
July 20th, 2010 at 1:09 am
Hi,
Thanks v much for the information above.
My problem is a torn speaker cone (due to aging, I suppose). How do I remove/replace it?
(Am referring to Satellite M100 model).
I’ve managed to remove the cover as above. But, how to remove the right speaker?
Let me know.
Thanks again in advance!
TC
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:37 am
TC Lai,
In order to remove the speaker, you’ll have to remove the top cover first.
Here’s complete laptop disassembly guide: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-M105/take-apart-notebook-1.htm
Follow steps 1-21 to remove the top cover. After that you’ll be able to remove the speaker.
July 31st, 2010 at 5:45 am
is it possible to toshiba satellite M100???
August 5th, 2010 at 4:19 am
Very good information,
Thanks for sharing this information.