Removing and replacing toshiba A25 keyboard and memory

Removing and replacing keyboard and memory on a Toshiba Satellite A25 notebook is not a easy work. Both memory modules are located under the keyboard. A Toshiba Satellite A25 keyboard has to be remove in order to get access to the memory modules. Before you remove the toshiba A25 laptop keyboard do not forget to remove the laptop battery or you can damage the laptop. Be careful when you remove the keyboard securing strip; do not bend it too much. To remove the memory module from the slot on the system board, release the latches on both sides and the memory module will pop up. It will stay at a 30 degree angle to the system board. Firmly grasp the memory module and remove it from the slot.

STEP 1

First of all, remove the battery.

STEP 2

Insert a thin object under the securing strip and lift it up.
Be careful, it may be very tight.

STEP 3

Remove the securing strip.
Carefully work with finger to disengage plastic latches securing the securing strip.

STEP 4

Remove three screws and a metal brace securing the keyboard.
Lift off the keyboard and place it on the palmrest.

STEP 5

Now you can access the memory modules.
Spread the latches securing the memory module.

STEP 6

Rotate the memory module to about 30-degree angle.

STEP 7

Remove the memory module from the socket.
Now you can upgrade or replace the memory module.