Portege R100: upgrade memory

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• A few questions about the Portege R100 upgrade

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Portege R100 of America with 768 MB of RAM, 40 GB HDD, DVD-ROM on the PCMCIA card. I want to renew the Windows XP Pro Notebook by updating the material.

  -How can I update a larger HARD drive?
  -What RAM should I update?
  -Can I upgrade the processor?

  Thank you for your help.

  holger112

  Hello

  You cannot switch the processor!

  You can upgrade the HD, but because it is an interface 1.8 "HD with an ide (50 pin ATA) the best you can find is a 60 GB HD (Toshiba MK6006GAH 60 GB) you can find them on ebay for a reasonable price

  You can easily switch from memory with a module 1 GB pc2700-dimm ddr1 (like kingston or corsair) in replacement of the module of 512 MB to a maximum of 1.2 GB.

  You can buy them everywhere

  Also note:

  install XP on a R100 is not very easy, but you can find lots of information on this forum, as here:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=19232

  success

• Portege 3500 - upgrade memory

  Necessary upgrade memory for a p3500. 'Expert' advised two sticks of 512 MB PC133, but on opening the rear of the location that a laptop computer and on the insertion of the new RAM it gives an error code beep. Is there than a single slot? and if so what maximum capacity and what type of RAM will it take?

  Hi Jeffrey,.

  As far as I know the 3500 Series provided with a removable module of RAM of 128 MB, 256 MB or 512 MB depending on what model and specifications you purchased. There is one other remaining slot for expansion purposes.

  The total support for the 3500 Series RAM is 2 GB and the type of RAM should be SODIMM PC133 144 pins.

  It is important that you match the RAM modules that your RAM module existing (one removable) is of the same type you new RAM module. Of course, you can always delete the original from the RAM and insert two new modules of RAM instead.

  Please check the following URL for more information on the available RAM module type.

  http://www.orcalogic.co.UK/ASP/ProdType.asp?ProdType=5371&ft=m&St=3

  HTH

• Portege 4010 - upgrade memory

  I have a Portege 4010 and cannot find the expansion Bay of memory to upgrade the memory. Under my laptop's hard drive battery, dvd and what I think should be the memory, BUT it has 2 wires attached to it.

  Hello

  Memory modules are hidden under the keyboard!
  You will need to remove first a plastic cover to think above the keys F1 to F12.
  Then you should find 2 screws holding the keyboard.

  Please be careful because the keyboard is connected to the motherboard with a thin flat cable

  Then, you could see the memory modules. Gently press the two latches.
  One end of the strip of memory expansion will pop up. Enter the module memory expansion, then take it out.

  I hope this helps...

• Portege R100: RAM upgrade

  I have a Toshiba Portege R100 (1 GHz, 512 MB RAM)

  RAM modules of 256 MB is still, the other is removable (so I was told).

  I think the move to Vista and so to upgrade my RAM.

  Will be all DDR SODIMM PC2100 266 Mhz module works, or are there specific brands / specifications should I use?

  Normally paired RAM is used for optimal performance, but I saw with unmatched sold Dells of RAM (1 GB and 2 GB for example). What are the disadvantages (if any) to use a module of 1 GB or 512 GB with the fixed 256 MB module?

  PC2100 is now more expensive than backward compatible PC2700. A module of 1 GB of RAM of PC2700 compatible (PC2100) to the rear will work with the 256 MB PC2100 fixed?

  Richard

  You can install a universal DDR1 Sodimm PC2100 * or * module PC2700

  He will work with the memory of base without problem, but of course, the PC2700 will be 'downgraded' to PC2100.

• Upgrade memory on Portege 4010

  I want to upgrade my memory Portege 4010 and I know that I need 144 pins/PC133 SO - DIMM SD - RAM. Unfortunately I couldn't understand (in the same after talking to the Toshiba Austria), if I have to buy memory may be high or low density.

  Most of the memory at low prices on eBay is high density and I'm afraid to buy an incompatible.

  I hope that someone already has experience with it. It seems to be my last chance to get some relevant information.

  Thank you.

  As I remember for Portege 4010 maximum memory is 1 GB (2 x 512 MB) and no matter if you choose the version high or low density.
  If you need 100% guarantee you choose the version of low density.

• Portege R100 and HDD upgrade

  Hello

  I have a Portege R100 and I want to upgrade the 40 GB HARD disk. What is the highest size that I could upgrade using Toshiba or not Toshiba HDD?
  There are 1.8 "SSD? What would be the best way to update?

  Thank you
  Romeo

  I have an old Portege 2000 and it's almost the same specifications your one, but my has been delivered with 20 GB of HARD drive. I've updated it with 60 GB and it works perfectly.
  I can understand your wishes on the HARD drive upgrade, but I recommend you to be a little more realistic and spend it is logical and understandable for this older model laptop.

  So I can confirm that 60 GB HARD drive will be working well. Maybe you can use the HARD disk with more capacity, but Toshiba is now your Portege with 40 GB max. What you can do is to contact the nearest Toshiba authorized maintainer and ask them if they have more experiences with the hardware upgrade on this laptop.

  To be honest, this laptop is not designed for multimedia stuff and in fact 60 GB HARD drive is quite enough for the installation of applications and for the registration of all the important things like maybe a few videos, photos and office documents.

  What you want to do with this laptop?

• upgrade memory in a Portege 3410ct

  I tried installing memory of 128 MB PA3034u 3410ct, but on commissioning a message comes up saying that the ACPI BIOS is not fully compliant with the ACPI specification.
  I downloaded the latest BIOS setings but makes no difference. Will not start just yet. Clues as to correct the problem, other that not upgrading memory.

  Hello!

  This problem may occur if you add the memory (RAM) to the computer when it is in hibernation.

  When the computer comes out of hibernation mode and load the file Hiberfil.sys, Microsoft Windows detects the change in the State of the memory, and then you receive the error message.

  To resolve this issue, restart your computer.

  If the problem persists, start the computer by using an emergency boot disk, and then delete the Hiberfil.sys file.

  Good bye

• Portege R100 - impossible to reinstall my Bluetooth

  I had to reinstall my computer (Toshiba Portege R100) since the factory installation discs and now I can't reinstall my BT
  I use the SD Card3 with PA3370 part number.

  My problem seems to be the inabililty to install the SD host upgrade.
  I downloaded the file sdhost-204030514-wxp-w2k. I have used this file before on this machine, but Windows does not run the installation program.
  When I unzip the archive, I can right click to install on the tsdhd.sys but further, nothing happens.

  All my other relocations worked perfectly and the only thing I can think is that XP SP3 does not like this installation package (my last restoration was under SP2).

  Any suggestions for a workaround?

  So, if I understand you correctly, you are not able to install the devices, bluetooth, and Player cards, right?

  For the card reader. I think you should just download following of this site: http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com (Support & downloads)

  -Cardbus driver
  -SD Host controller
  -SD memory card
  -Format SD memory

  Download battery bluetooth for bluetooth.

  Make sure that all downloads are unpacked, before installation and choose the appropriate model for laptop computer and operating system.

• USB 2.0 blue screens on Portege R100

  Hello
  I have a Portege R100, when you insert a USB 2.0 device it blue screens and you can t do something. But if you insert a USB 1.1 device, he is very well, I tried the upgrade to Windows XP sp2 and this t hasn't helped any ideas.

  Thansks

  Hello

  Try to remove the USB entries in Device Manager, and then restart the device. The ports should be recognized and installed correctly. In my view, it cannot happen without any reason. It will be interesting to know since when this problem started.

• Portege R100: Power not upward.

  My Portege R100 lights when I press the power button. The power led lights, but that all! I don't hear the beeps, turn disk or nothing! Any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you

  Hello

  Have you tried to do an upgrade of the BIOS?
  As far as I know bad BIOS upgrade procedure may damage the ROM. module
  On the other hand, the malfunction of equipment can be a problem.
  In this case, only the service partner can resolve this anomaly.
  I suggest you contact the Service partner.

  Good bye

• Portege R100 - Random Blue Screen of Death (IRQL not less or equivalent)

  Hello

  I've been making 'Blue Screen of Death' screens random in the last few weeks. The error is "IRQL not less or equal ' and it performs a memory dump each time. If I get the error and try to restart the phone after, I usually get the same screen of "Blue Screen of Death" when starting.

  I have not installed new hardware lately. Last update about a year; upgrade memory. I tried to replace the RAM with a spare that I had and I was still getting the same error.
  I have not installed new software in the last weeks, which would coincide with this error.

  I am tracking the temperature of the processor and I'm higher than 48 degrees Celsius.
  I'm not an expert, but I guess it's purely a hardware problem? As I rarely hear the CPU fan, I thought it might be overheating of the CPU.

  But even after that make the CPU fan to operate at 100% using a free software called "Fan speed" I always got the same random screen of 'Blue Screen of Death'.

  I would really appreciate any feedback and assistance. Really, I love my R100 and want to fix it.

  Select this option.

  Hey,.

  > If it's the memory controller can it be replaced?
  No, you can only replace the motherboard together. The memory controller is a part of it and it of not possible to replace the memory controller only.

  Theoretically, it could be the motherboard (memory controller) to malfunction if Memtest86 errors even you have replaced the RAM already.

  But 100% sure answer you can get a service provider approved because they have professional diagnostic tools.
  Then get in touch with the guy and ask for help. They can also order a new card of mother if she needs to be replaced.

• Portege R100, PXE - boot problem - E61:Media Test failure, check cable

  My portege r100 4004GAH original hard drive has had some problems recently, so I decided to replace it with a bigger 4006GAH. Specifications, it seemed that it would be appropriate.

  So I tried to install standard windows top. Unfortunately as I soon discovered that didn't work and lead to BSOD. I looked online and remembered that I had in fact to use the recovery of three discs. Fortunately for me I still had the freshly sealed and I've also owned a combined remarkable Targus CD drive supported. If in the three discs are gone. All seemed well and after that the last drive ended, I was asked to remove the disc. The laptop has rebooted and then gave me the

  PXE - E61:Media Test failure, check cable
  PXE - M0F: Exit Intel PXE ROM
  Insert system disk
  Press a key to continue...

  I thought it might be in the order of start, but verified that and it seemed right. HD was first. I also changed the order and the same error came.
  I thought while another component of my laptop may be broken. So I put my old hard drive in. It started fine.
  The next thought that the new hard drive was defective.

  Fortunately, this is not the case. Because when I used the recovery disks not only heard disk hard turns to the top, but the hard drives were detected and recovery installation displays the correct memory size.

  I'm completely stumped on hat w what is the problem. Any help would be appreciated.

  It is not easy to say what the problem is but you said the Portege started fine with the old HDD. So I think that there is something wrong with the new.

  In your case I test the HARD drive with a special tool like Drive Fitness Test. Download the CD image, burn it to a CD and boot from it. Then you can test the HARD drive.
  On the same site is a user's guide if you want to know more.
  http://www.HitachiGST.com/HDD/support/download.htm#DFT

  In addition I am interested in what you have the same problem with a Microsoft installation disc if you have one.
  So try if your HARD disk has no errors.

• Portege R100 - BIOS can't see 1.8 inch 2 GB PCMCIA HDD

  Hello
  I have laptop TOSHIBA PORTEGE R100, I wanted to reinstall win XP using PCMCIA HDD (MK2001MPL).

  It is easily detectable by Windows XP, but it is not detected by my BIOS v 1.3 (I changed the boot priority).
  I should mention that I formatted FAT32 and saved, copied, but it still does not work. Is it possible to start the PCMCIA HDD with BIOS, or I can use it just as internal HDD.
  There may be special driver or another method to solve my problem.

  Waiting for response, any advice would be helpful...

  Hello

  the problem is that the HARD drive is not supposed to act as a normal player. It s, more an extension and I'm not sure I have it would actually work in the BIOS as you describe.
  I think that it wouldn work because the HARD drive need a driver that is not given when just the BIOS is loaded. BIOS loads network PCMCIA cards, but I've never heard of a PCMCIA HDD which was used as a bootable disk. Maybe USB but no PC Card.

  IMHO, I think you should drop your thoughts on using the card as a bootable drive and use it as a normal internal memory expansion.

  In the opposite case: google is your friend :)

  Welcome them

• Update card WLAN MiniPCI on a Portege R100

  Hello

  I have a Portege R100 and want to upgrade the internal wlan card in an adapter 802.11 g.
  I ve has already searched the Internet, but has not found a fitting. Can you tell me if it s possible, and that I can use. Y at - it than not with integrated bluetooth too?
  Thank you, Florian Niedermayer

  Hello

  Your Portege is old enough laptop and designed model 4 years ago. I found some info it comes with mini-PCI adapter Intel PRO / Wireless 2100 LAN 3B. The same WLAN card is in my laptop Tecra and I am quite pleased. The download speed is not the fastest, but it works well enough and I can use Skype to talk with friends without any connectivity problem.

  In any case, to find compatible parts for older models of laptops is not so easy. If nobody here can offer accurate information, try contacting your local dealer or authorized Toshiba service. They are responsible for the hardware support and they should be able to give the right info. You may be able to use Intel WLAN 802.11 g (bis zu 54Mbps) with good old classic. I don't see another solution. If possible, try to get this card and test it. If this does not work you can send it back.

  Please let us know if the upgrade will be successful.