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Toshiba Satellite A85 and Satellite A80. How to replace laptop memory.
This post explains how to access both memory modules in a Toshiba Satellite A85 or Satellite A80 laptops. One memory module is located on the bottom but another one can be accessed only if you remove the keyboard.
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STEP 1
Unlock the battery and remove it from the laptop.
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STEP 2
Remove two screws securing the hard drive cover and remove the cover.
Remove one screw securing the modem card and the wireless card cover and remove the cover.
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STEP 3
Slide the hard drive left to disconnect it from the system board. Remove the hard drive.
Carefully disconnect the wireless card antenna cables and remove the Wi-Fi card.
Remove two screws securing the modem card. Lift up the card to disconnect it from the system board. Disconnect the modem card cable.
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STEP 4
Remove one screw securing the optical drive. You can push on the metal bracket to slide the drive from the laptop (you can see the bracket on the right from the screw). Remove the optical drive. |
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STEP 5
Remove all marked screws from the bottom of the laptop.
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STEP 6
Start removing the keyboard strip with a sharp object and continue with your fingers. |
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STEP 7
After you unlocked all plastic latches you can remove the keyboard strip. |
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