Slow Portege M300-> memory upgrade?

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• Portege 2000 - memory upgrade

  I am the owner of an old but good laptop Toshiba Dynabook SS 2000 (aka portege) 2000. The material is: P750 / 128 M / 20 Gb. long ago, RAM has been increased to 256 MB, but this is not enough.

  Is it possible to replace with new 256 MB 128 MB module to increase the 384 MB RAM?
  Or maybe the only adjust the volume as well as on the map?

  Portege European 2000 can be upgraded to 512 MB. Memory module 256 MB compatible except for the number PA3158U - 1. 25 M.

  I think you can use it on your Dynabook SS 2000. Check it out.

• Portege 4000 memory upgrade

  I bought memory to upgrade my Portege 4000 (128 MB SDRAM SODIMM 144 pin) when I installed in the empty slot and turned on the laptop the green light at the top came on, power led but nothing started and no noise to suggest whatever it is started either!

  I took this new module and leave the original in there and it starts perfectly. Does anyone know what is the problem?

  Help, please!
  Thanks in advance!

  It s a clear man thing memory module is faulty, or you use only is not supported and not supported one!
  The Portege 4000 supports max 1024MB (2x512MB) memory.
  I think you should try the Toshiba recommended memory SDRAM like these modules:
  PC133 512 MB (PA3108U - 1 M 51)
  PC133 256 MB (PA3086U - 1 M 25)
  PC133 128 MB (PA3085U - 1 M 12)

  Good luck

• How can I fix mini slow mac after memory upgrade from 4 GB to 16 GB

  I have a Mac Mini (ver 6.2 end 2012, i7 to 2.3 GHz, OS X 10.10.5) that I just put new memory to upgrade to 4 GB 15 GB (Crucial 16 GB = 8GBx2 kit corresponding blades plug their scanner software and HW Apple specs). I use HDMI to my Vizio 32 inch HDTV and now my Mac runs slower for typing, clicks, etc, but the software seems to work fime. I have checjed the "about this Mac" and it shows the memory is available and authorized to use. I also run app "Cleaner" memory and it shows the total memory available and currently in use.

  Then what should I do to solve the slow?

  Thank you in advance fr that all help someone of you provide.

  Ron/Nightstyles

  I run a mini end 2012 with 16 GB.  It's fast... I also have SSD which also provides the spectacular for startup performance improvement and any disk activity.

  Have you checked for any process out of control by using the activity monitor?

  https://discussions.Apple.com/message/20379601#20379601#20379601

  Have you reset the NVRAM and SMC memory since installing the RAM?

  Restart and hold down the command-Option-P-R keys immediately after you hear the startup sound.

  How to reset the NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

  To reset the SMC?

  Basically the kindly stop and turn off the power for 10 to 20 seconds.

  Reset the management system (SCM) controller on your Mac - Apple Support

  After resetting these go check the keyboard settings in system preferences...

• Portege 3410ct: memory upgrade

  Can I use a microDIMM 256 MB module in my Portege 3410 after BIOS update?
  If so, what is the part number?

  Hello
  The Portege 3410 pourrait only 192 Mb SD Ram max. handle!

  But in any case, here are the banks of memory:
  64MB part number PA3033U - 1 M 06
  128MB part number PA3034U - 1 M 12

  Good bye

• Extension of memory - Portege M300

  I just bought a memory for my Portege M300 and the cover of expansion memory does not come off. It seems as if the screw is fixed and will not move at all.

  What should I do?

  Hello

  As far as I know a screw ensures coverage of memory. To remove the screw, please use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the lid, then lift it up.

  The entire statement how to upgrade the modules of memory, you will find in the user manual.

  Good bye

• Portege 4000 1 GB memory upgrade?

  Hello!
  I have an old laptop Toshiba Portege 4000.
  The manual indicates a upgrade memory up to 512 MB (2x256MB) is possible. But the technical specification on toshiba-live website indicates an upgrade memory up to 1 GB (2x512MB) is possible.
  I brought 2x512MB (SO-DIMM 512 MB SD RAM SDRAM PC133 PC 133 512 MB 144 PINS) ANONYMOUS memory from ebay and it does not work. The system does not start.

  Now my question. Can I go up to 1 GB with the Kingston memory recommended toshiba or it just won't work in general?
  Anyone here with experience on that?

  Thanks in advance.

  normally a portege 4000 is upgradeble up to 1 GB (2 x 512 MB sdram pc133, 3, 3v)

  However the architecture and the number of tokens on the modules can cause an incomptability, so I guess that "misfortune."

  on ebay-express you can find them for about 50 US$ (search for portege 4000; memory)

• Is it possible to upgrade RAM in Portege M300

  Is it possible to increase the RAM in Portege M300 laptop?

  Hello

  Yes, it is possible.

  Especially this oldie came with 512 MB (2 x 256 MB) of RAM installed.
  It should be possible to extend the RAM 1024 MB (2 x 512 MB)

  I think that details could be found in the user manual that you can download on the Toshiba page:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/

• Portege M780-10V upgrade questions

  I'm glad my M780-10V and don't plan to change it too early, but I'd like to improve it.

  I upgraded RAM 8 GB, although windows 7 32-bit recognizes only 2,9 GB - ideas?

  Someone tried to move to Windows 7 64 bit, which should make more RAM available.

  Has anyone swapped the drive and installed an SSD, I think also 250GB, I guess that it should be a real boost.

  As for exchanging the i5 to an i7, I don't know who would be worthwhile - seems a costly change - as the i7 does not seem to add a lot by looking at different comparison sites.

  Thanks in advance.

  Simon

  I upgraded RAM 8 GB, although windows 7 32-bit recognizes only 2,9 GB - ideas?

  Win 7 32-bit as well as 32-bit systems recognize only 3.2 GB of RAM. This is the limit of 32-bit
  Recommended to use the 64-bit system in case you have more than 3 GB of RAM
  Portege M780-10V supports up to 8 GB of RAM so memory upgrade is possible.

  Has anyone swapped the drive and installed an SSD, I think also 250GB, I guess that it should be a real boost.

  The upgrade of the SSD HARD drive is the best move you could make... the performance gain will be noticeable. I made these updates on my Tecra laptop and am very happy with this...

  As for exchanging the i5 to an i7, I don't know who would be worthwhile - seems a costly change - as the i7 does not seem to add a lot by looking at different comparison sites.

  In my opinion, this is not necessary and I wouldn't recommend upgrade you the processor. First of all Toshiba and other laptop manufacturers do not support these updates. No one knows if these updates would not affect the functionality of the laptop, and in the worst cases, the BIOS would not support a new processor.
  At the other hand, you won't see the performance boost using new CPU... in my eyes these updates would be very useful.

• Portege M300: Is the protection of HARD drive only for the brand of Toshiba drives?

  Hello

  I am trying to upgrade my Portege M300 with a hard drive bigger, as seen on the Portege forum, I posted the thread after that two hard drives from samsung does not similarly, shortly after the installation of the new.

  I just want to know if the protection of Toshiba HARD drive utility is simply made for Toshiba hdd or if it can work on any other brands of hard drives of brand. As I say, I want to upgrade a 60 GB to 160 GB and 2 new hard drive failed. I've since updated my bios to the latest version and I also consider not to install this hard drive protection feature, just in case where it will cause problems once more with my 3rd HDD replacement of same nature.

  I appreciate any thoughts on this.
  Thank you very much
  C

  Hello

  Usually it s any manufacturer is.
  If the HARD disk supports the CHIP so it should be possible to use this HARD drive.
  The HARD disk protection tool verifies the parameters of the HARD disk.
  But the settings are configured by HDD manufacture then it might be possible that the HARD disk will not work if the tool would not choose the settings correctly.

• Portege M300 - unable to Hibernate or standby - by.

  Hello

  I have a very strange problem with my 2.5 year old Portege M300. For some time, I can not hibernate or put it in stand-by mode. Everything goes as it should, "going to stand by" in windows appears and matrices of computers, hdd led blinks every 10 seconds and nothing happens even if wait for hours.

  It's the same with hibernation. He also sometimes happends this computer dies in a similar way during regular employment.
  It almost looks like the hard drive no longer works. I did a few tests of basic hdd and it seems that everything is ok.

  You have any ideas what could be the reason?

  Concerning
  Blazej

  Hello

  When did you reinstall the OS?

  Eventually he s question as a BONE I mean it possible s that your OS is confused upward and therefore some functions don't work properly

  On the other hand a hardware problem (HARD drive, memory) would be also possible.
  But first if would be interesting to know if the laptop would serve after recovering.

  Good bye

• Portege M300 - is updated as possible DVD RW?

  I just bought a second hand Portege M300 with integrated CD RW unit. I was wondering if anyone has upgraded to DVD RW and what models might adapt / work. I read somewhere (but I can't find him!) that there is a 'block' on different disks being installed (i.e. the machine does not recognize the new drive if not factory equipped). Is this true or a cyber-myth?

  I requested technical assistance in this matter, but they don't seem to have a useful answer...

  Can I replace my CD - RW drive with an internal DVD RW drive?

  I know I could buy an external hard drive relatively cheaply on Ebay, but I prefer an intern, I carry with me the kind of thing!

  Thanks in advance.
  Chris

  Hello

  I found the info this DVD Super Multi Drive Matsu * a (UJ-822) also comes with this model of laptop.

• Portege M300 - replacement of HARD drive failed

  Dear all,

  I have a Portege M300 I bought around 3 or 4 years and I am very happy with and without any problems. The laptop came originally with a 60GB and I wanted to upgrade to one with greater capacity, a 160 GB! My laptop is about 1.2 GB of Ram and runs on windows XP SP3.

  I recently bought a Samsung HD-160 (160GB) which should be compatible with my laptop. After installing from scratch and used for about 2 weeks, the computer suddenly stopped. HARD drive stopped spinning and a #0 ERROR came when I tried to restart. There was NO WAY to drive HARD turn again so I contacted Samsung and they replace. The HARD drive has a slight smell of burnt component but very light.
  I replaced the HDD failed with a 2nd replacement and to my disbelief, the SAME THING happened again just after 3 hours of use! I contacted Samsung and once more they will send replace me, with the same type of hard disk. I tried to get explanations of Toshiba and Samsung for why this happens, but so far I have no explanation.
  Without hesitation, I gave my original 60 GB Toshiba drive who was thankfully still my documents and the laptop is happy again touch wood.

  What I am doing wrong? can someone help me please go to the bottom of this so I do not experience the same problem with my 3rd replacement? I wish I had a bigger hard drive on my laptop and I think all of them must be compatible. I buy one that should be compatible with my Portege M300. Both are valued at 5 v

  I have to add to what has just occurred to me now that I have installed all the Toshiba original programs too on my Samsung HDD out of Windows XP, including the utility that protects the disk in case of Vibrations. This could be the problem by any chance? This utility only for Toshiba's brand HARD drive? Any ideas or other suggestions on this issue please?

  Thank you very much for your attention.

  Carmine

  Portege M300 is pretty old laptop and maybe you should be careful with these upgrades.
  According to specification for laptop, your laptop can handle with 100 GB hard drives, but I'm sure you can use 120 GB as well.

  Then maybe you should try to upgrade the disk with 120 GB of HARD drive to see if everything will be OK. I think also 120 GB is enough and you have enough free space for the data backup.
  What do you think about this?

• The battery life on Portege M300

  Hello

  Wonder how long your batterys is last on your Portege M300? Mine lasts about 4-4, 5 h using a 'normal '.

  What is the difference in the life of the battery between Salvation and the standard battery battery capacity?

  Hello

  Simple answer: Hi The capacity batteries run longer. But you should only use original Toshiba batteries which are developed and designed for this device. Other batteries may damage the unit!

  There are several steps to follow to ensure that you get maximum performance of the battery:
  Batteries come in a discharged condition and must be charged before use. It is recommended that you charge and discharge the battery again two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity.
  Keep the battery healthy by fully charge and then fully it unloads at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-ion batteries which do not suffer from the memory effect.
  To get the maximum performance of the battery, optimize mobile power management features before using

  I found this useful site with lot of information about batteries:
  http://www.batterymart.com/battery_faq.php
  Pleas check that side.

  Good bye

• Portege M300 & Dock display probs

  I have a Portege M300 in a Port Replicator III with keyboard, mouse, network and external screen, but cannot automatically do the output to the external screen after being away with the laptop. I have to lift the lid on the laptop, login and him then use the Fn + F5 util to switch to the external display only. If I turned off the laptop but do not remove the Port Replicator and then power save it keeps in memory the output settings and Ext screen very well.

  Can anyone help?

  Steven.

  Hello

  I don t see display problems. The fact is that the laptop can't switch on the external screen after unplugging the external monitor.
  The external monitor must connect to the laptop.