Re: Can I upgrade RAM on Satellite L30-134?

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• For the Archives: The upgrade of the Satellite L30-134

  I'm one of those old cell phones off a friend who had retired as being obsolete.

  However with a little time and money, it is possible to upgrade to a very usable machine.

  Not a power by any stretch but perfectly adequate for browsing the internet and watching videos (about 720 p watchable) standard definition etc.

  So as the search of these forums for more 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 Satellite L30-134, part number: PSL33E-00E013G3. It's probably very similar, but not necessarily the same as the other models L30. No invert them.

  * Original configuration *.

  Processor - Intel Celeron m 410 (Cache of 1 MB, 1.46 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, Socket M). It is a simple version of the Core Duo (Yonah core) processor core. It shares nothing in common and is not swapable with the previous generation Pentium M or processors Celeron Mr. He is also incompatible with the next generation of Core 2 Duo/Solo and Pentium and Celeron processors derived from these.

  Memory - A single 512MB SODIMM PC2 - 4200 (DDR2-533 MHz). This differs from the previous generation of DDR and the next generation of DDR3. The controller memory only supports single channel mode. There is no loss that the FSB of the processor is not fast enough to take advantage of the dual channel anyway.

  * BIOS *.

  My laptop came with very old version 1.3. Toshiba provides the latest version (3.10) for download. This is reported to be buggy and mess with the profiles of fan so I decided to leave it alone. I can confirm that my updates work without updating the BIOS.

  * Updates *.

  Processor - I swapped the Celeron for a Core Duo T2350 (1.87 GHz). Everything I read that all the Yonah core Core Duo/solo, Pentium and Celeron with a FSB of 533 are compatible. The FSB 667 models are not.

  The Core Duo T2450 at 2 GHz is the highest performing compatible processor but double the price on eBay. I paid just £12 (used) for the T2350 so there is really no reason to go down now, all of these parts are obsolete.

  RAM - there are 2 slots on this machine. Toshiba State a maximum of 2 GB, 1 GB in each slot. Unfortunately, the memory controller is very picky and survey of the weird errors, unless you get just the right ones.

  There is not enough information to understand it so for me it was a process of trial and error. Fortunately, I found an online retailer that guaranteed compatibility in 100% and returned by mail for free.

  The second pair of Poles worked well.

  Thanks for sharing!

• Upgrade memory for Satellite L30-134

  I have a Satellite L30-134, which seems to work pretty slowly - I think that due to the large amount of photos and music from itunes.

  I wonder which is the best way to solve - buy a memory upgrade (no idea how to change memory well) or get an external hard drive?
  And if I change the memory I'll lose what is already saved on the laptop?

  I agree with Ganz most HARD drive will not improve performance but increase the disk space available HARD, it would be you can store more music and picture on HARD drive ;) files

  Upgrade memory also would not provide a performance gain of course performance could be a little better because most of the things would be handled directly in memory and not in time on the HARD drive, but generally it s not really noticeable.

  In any case if you want to improve memory, check this:

  http://www.orcalogic.co.UK/ASP/ProdType.asp?ProdType=25737&ft=m&St=3

  You must use DDR2 533 MHz (PC2-4200) 200 - PIN SODIMM

• Upgrading RAM in Satellite L30-105

  Hello

  I need to update my RAM that Vista is slow _painfully_ in standard. My machine is supposed to have 1 GB of RAM but Windows System info and my BIOS show 894MB?
  This does not coincide with the 2 x 512 listed as my hardware... I'm confused!

  Can you recommend a 2 GB upgrade provider that supports DDR2 (533 mhz)? Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of before upgrading the RAM for a L30-105?

  Thank you

  Mark

  Please, do not waste the time of the users of the forum, just take a look at the last 10-15 pages of the forum "Satellite L Series. Just check the subjects on the L30 series, and I'm sure that you find the answers. There are many topics on these problems, and it takes only 5-10 minutes to find the answers. I recommend the use of the advanced Forum search option. Thank you.

• Upgrading RAM on Satellite L30 (PSL33L)

  I want to increase the RAM of this laptop, but is gone beyond 2 GB that are 1 gb + 1 gb 667 mHz computer will start normally and work as usuall, but after the computer turn blue screen and restarts. Currently, using XP Pro SP3 with the last bios v3.01. Where is the error Viewer: System error.

  Error code 1000008e c0000005 parameter1, bf097509, parameter3, parameter4 00000000 a50d726c parameter 2.

  Category: 102

  Event ID: 1003

  Data in bytes:

  0000: 53 79 73 74 65 6 d 20 45 System E
  0008: 72 72 6f 72 20 20 45 72 rror Er
  0010: 72 6f 72 20 63 6f 64 65 ror code
  0018: 20 31 30 30 30 30 30 38 1000008
  0020: 65 20 20 50 61 72 61 6, d, e Param
  0028: 65 74 65 72 73 20 63 30 very c0
  0030: 30 30 30 30 30 35 20 000005 2 c.
  0038: 62 66 30 39 37 35 30 39 bf097509
  0040: 2 c 20 61 35 30 64 37 32, a50d72
  0048: 36 63 2 C 20 30 30 30 30 6 C, 0000
  0050: 30 30 30 30 0000

  Data in word:

  0000: 74737953 45206d 65 726f7272 72452020
  0010: 20726f72 30303120 38303030 65646f63
  0020: 50202065 617261 72657465 30632073 6 D
  0030: 3530 39306662 39303537 30303030 202c
  0040: 3561202 c 32376430 c 202 6336 30303030
  0050: 30303030

  > I have the same problem of blue screen and freez problems after a new hard drive upgrade... If you have any id pls reply to my message.
  Looks like the new HARD drive may be defective sectors
  You should check the disk with Drive Fitness Test for example or another tool.

  S most BSOD are related to faulty RAM memory or HARD drive modules

• Upgrade CPU on Satellite L30-134

  If someone managed upgrade CPU on one of them again? Ive had contributed up to memory, but its still a little slow if you know what I mean...: P

  Ive been watching the Core2 SLV3W 2x1.33Ghz, the same operating temperature and the FSB, the two socket 478/9 but do not know if the BIOS will chuck a Teddy, Mobile Pentium look a little hot to run on this forum, well its amazing what you can do with a dremel tool and a bit of copper pipe , if need be I will be doctor existing cooling...

  Comments or suggestions gratefully received.

  I've dealt,

  Unfortunately, no one here would be able to give you really good information that could be useful for you. Since you´re a Pro, you should check out this site for example: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/

  The BIOS cannot be changed, but if the chipset is capable you can try it. Decision-making is always the same, so the package should fit into the hole ;)
  But I recommend you NOT to change the cooling system because it s lined up to work with the entire system. The system might work a little 'non-glaciere' and wouldn be quiet as before, but it should work.

  So, how you see yourself. I'm with you, but I can give you correct information because I am just modding computers for office (and already upgraded a laptop with some new CPU so I know something about it and I can tell you: Don t ask here.) Just read the headings and you'll see why :))

  Good luck and welcome

  Dennis

• Re: Satellite L30 - 134 PSL33e shows 896 MB of RAM, but 1.5 GB are inserted

  Satellite L30 - 134 psl33e-00e013g3.
  I have 2 memory slots, in the first place there are 1 GB kvr, then I add to the second slot 512 MB Hynix
  All of the memory two modules are ddr-533 (little difference in hours between them is present)

  If I click on my windows computer properties shows me only 896?
  On the official form of toshiba. subject memory says I can go to 2 GB of ram.
  BIOS is the latest version!

  How can I add more ram in this model?
  Aida64 shows me in the slot1 = kingston 1 GB
  SLOT2 = 512 hynix
  but aida shows that the memory system 896.
  All modules in memory works great separately in all slots...

  Thank you

  Post edited by: workman24

  Hello

  That says the BIOS?
  BIOS sees the 1.5 GB of RAM?

  As far as I know that the laptop can be upgraded up to 2 GB of RAM (2 x 1 GB)
  The ATI graphics chip also shared memory.
  This means that if you installed 2 GB of RAM, a main part of this memory would be shared by GPU.

  It would be interesting to know what value would be reported by system using a single module (1 GB or 512 MB)

  by the way: what memory is shown in DXDIAG?

• Satellite L30-134 - question about upgrade CPU and video performance

  Hi have updated my satellite l30 - 134 with a bus t2450 dual core @2 ghz 533 Mhz = cpu is runing swell-marks look nice... BUT - my video performance droped a lot - grafics 2d - to top but 3d grafics are very poor why? driver problem?
  have also 2 g ram 2 x 1 g kinmax @ 6xx runing @533

  can anyone help? see that are some similar configs on this site... then maybe you can help me
  I'll try editing a xp 64 bit (curently runing xp sp3 32-BIT)

  > I'll try editing a xp 64 bit (curently runing xp sp3 32-BIT)
  Forget that don t recommend install Win XP 64-bit.
  Why? Because the Win XP 64 bit was not so popular as Win 32 bit or Vista/Win 7 64 bit and you won't find many drivers for Win XP 64 bit.
  Stay with XP 32 bit or you can change to Win 7 64 bit.

  Regarding the graphical issue;
  Have you noticed that also using the old CPU (Intel Celeron M Processor 410)?
  If this were not the case, then I guess this could be a problem between the CPU and BIOS.
  Otherwise I would recommend upgrading the graphics card driver.

• Satellite L30-134 will not accept 2 GB of RAM

  I looked at my laptop and it takes a maximum of 2 GB of DDR2 RAM, I tried two different pairs of sticks of 1 GB and the two blue screen that loads the OS.

  When the sticks do not go it simply ignores the second run, but I can't seem to accept 2 GB.

  BTW I have upgraded to a core duo processor, don't give me no problem.

  Known fixes for this problem?

  Hello

  Your laptop can be upgraded up to 2 GB of RAM. That s is definitely possible!
  You can use 2 modules of memory vivid x1024MB.

  If you would taka glance at this page, you will find information that you must use the DDR2 533 MHz (PC2-4200) 200 - PIN SODIMM modules.

  [Memory for Toshiba Satellite L30-134 | http://www.orcalogi.co.uk/asp/prodtype.asp?prodtype=25737&ft=m&st=3]

  I presume that you always get a BSPD because the RAM modules are not fully consistent or simply malfunctioned.

  Welcome them

• Upgrading RAM on Satellite P30 141

  Hello

  Is it possible to upgrade memory on a pro Satellite p30?

  I am currently having 512 MB of RAM and would like more (maybe another 512 or 2 x 1 GB)

  can be upgraded RAM on this satellite?
  Anyone know how to find out?

  Thank you
  brand

  Post edited by: fairness4fansCoUk

  Satellite Pro 141 is not known to me and I guess that the number is not entirely correct what laptop do you have exactly?

• Satellite L30-134 - after HDD upgrade PC freezes and won't start

  Hello
  I upgraded my Satellite L30-134 of the standard 60 GB HDD for a new 120 GB. After that, I have the following problem:

  (1) after installing XP form to the recovery House DVDs works fine but after that 2-3 weeks of normal use it instantly freeze pc and after hard reboot the OP start up can do anything but to format the HARD drive. After that format cannot install original XP and Vista, the progress bar show me that the installation is complete but after reboot, nothing happens. This problem persists long wery. After 3-4 clean up one after another the pc starts and runs very well about 3 weeks. What is the problem? Any idea?

  (2) when I first install Vista or Linux PC is runing fine, but not in normal parameters. Always freeze but after hard reset works fine for about 2-3 days. When I install XP first that the PC is useles after hard reboot the only thing I can do is to format the HARD drive and do a clean install.

  PS: The HARD disk is produced Original Toshiba.

  Hello

  This strange boyfriend s but to me it sounds like that, these problems are caused from the new HARD drive that may be defective.

  I think you should test the HDD using Hitachi Drive Fitness Test:
  http://www.HitachiGST.com/HDD/support/download.htm#DFT
  With the Drive Fitness Test, you can test your HARD drive. Download the CD image, burn it to a CD and boot from it. You can then the HARD drive test.
  On the same site is a user's guide if you want to know more.

  Good luck and give us feedback, what happened! :)

• Satellite L30-134 PSL33E: CD/DVD player can't read data CD

  I bought my laptop (Satellite L30-134 PSL33E) 4 months ago and I had no problem with the optical drive of my Satellite. But yesterday, I discovered that my drive is no longer can read data CDs.

  I created a CD with the Toshiba ToDisc utility which contained MP3s. The CD works fine on another computer but when I try to play them on this computer Windows laptop tells me that the CD is blank and asks me if I want to save data.

  It doesn't have this problem with the DVD, I can read and write perfectly. My optical drive is a CARPET * a DVD-RAM UJ - 841S. Windows says I have the latest driver for it (5.1.2535.0) but it says it's from 2001 (?) in the properties under the selected hardware.

  Help, please!

  Hello

  It is not easy to say what the problem is here. If you have time please check THIS document.

  Support Bulletin 98081245 CD burning: suggestions and troubleshooting. ‘

• Where can I download Toshiba Satellite L30 - 134 dirvers?

  Hello!.

  I have a Toshiba laptop Satellite L30-134, but I don't have a CD for it. I downloaded the drivers on the side, but he could not work. Please help me!
  THX!

  Your ad is quite confusing so here some facts for you:

  Satellite L30-134 obviously comes with Windows XP Home Edition operating system.
  Laptop comes with two brackets: support recovery and CD of additional software.

  All the drivers, tools and utilities for this model of laptop, which you can find on Toshiba download page under http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU
  Here, you can find all this for Windows XP Home and Vista edition.

  I don't know what you're doing, but if you use install own OS please follow the order of facilities listed in the Instructions of facilities document.

  For WXP installation please use the CD of Windows XP SP2 home edition installations only.

• Satellite L30-134: is it possible to determine the frequency of 533 MHz RAM?

  Hello!

  I have Satellite L30-134 and used a module of 1 GB / 667 MHz (sic!) for a while. Same Toshiba says maximum speed 533 MHz memory he recognizes module PC-5300 and sets exactly to 667 MHz.

  I decided to increase the RAM and bought another PC-5300 1 GB stick.
  ... RAM is only 1 GB with two modules together. The two sticks are OK - L30 sees 1 GB and works well with each of them separately.

  I know that the reason is that Toshiba couldn't work with greater speed on the two banks (or something like that).

  So. It seems to be a good idea to set the frequency of 533 MHz and it should work.
  The only question is to know how to do it? BIOS Setup is almost empty and does not have these settings.

  One advise, please (except to buy sticks more :)

  Hello

  Laptop Satellite L30-134 is a processor 1.5 GHz of Intel-Celeron-M (Yonah).
  Is this good?

  This processor supports a 533 Mhz bus and if you use modules of 533 Mhz RAM then will automatically solve this value!
  Simply put, you do not need to change anything manually! Everything is controlled automatically.

  Concerning

• What you can say about Satellite L30-134

  I have to buy laptop for office work? and I choose Satellite L30-134? What do you think? It's my first time when I buy the laptop... I have only 700 maybe $ advise you something else? and second question why portable seria L30 have only 1 year warranty, and what cost per the warranty extension?
  My English in not very good, sorry. Thank you for your response.

  Hello

  The L30-134 is a portable simple to office applications and internet usage.
  But it s not suitable for hardcore gamer because of the hardware specifications. As far as I know that the laptop provides Intel-Celeron-M (Yonah) 410 1.5 GHz processor and ATI RADEON Xpress 200M 32 to 256 MB shared video memory graphics card.

  The standard warranty is 1 year and if you sign up on the page of Toshiba notebook you will get a 2-year extension