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TOSHIBA Satellite E45W-C4200X Cooling Fan Replacement

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  1. TOSHIBA Satellite E45W-C4200X Cooling Fan Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 1, image 1 of 2 TOSHIBA Satellite E45W-C4200X Cooling Fan Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Using the phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the ten 1 mm screws from the back panel of the device.

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    • Use plastic opening tool to separate the back cover from the laptop.

    • Go slowly and be careful as the plastic can crack.

    • It is recommend that you start from a corner and run the tool along the edge.

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    • Remove the four .5 mm screws that secure the heat sink using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two 1 mm screws that secure the cooling fan using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the fan cord from the harness.

    • Remove the cooling fan and heat sink from the laptop.

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    • Carefully peel off the tape holding the heat sink onto the cooling fan.

    • Peel carefully as the tape goes around all four sides.

    • Remove the cooling fan from the heat sink.

Conclusion

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

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