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Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to dismantle and replace components of your computers display (screen).

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully use the blue iFixit Opening Tool to pry the panel above the keyboard from the left and right side.

    • Push back the screen until it is flat with the laptop.

    • Gently remove the clips that connect the panel to the screen.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

    • Gently pry the keyboard from the laptop using the blue iFixit opening tool.

    • Slowly lift the keyboard away from the laptop.

    • Remove the ribbon that connects to the laptop.

    • Ensure you remove the keyboard slowly to avoid damaging the ribbon cable.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement, Display: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2-3 pieces of black electrical tape covering the black-and-white antenna cable.

    • Close the display, flip the laptop over, and disconnect the black-and-white antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card.

    • Flip the laptop back over and open the display.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two Phillips #1 screws securing the display hinges.

    • It is recommended to keep the screws in a small cup so that you don't lose them.

    • Remove the four Phillips #1 screws on the back of the laptop.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite M45 Display Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull up on the display's video connector to remove it.

    • Remove the black-and-white antenna cable from the groove.

    • Your display can now be removed.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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