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Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, you will learn how to disassemble the broken/damaged screen from the rest of the laptop, allowing you to replace it for a new one. This guide will also teach you what the proper and necessary tools are for this repair.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Using a plastic opening tool, remove all stickers covering the screws.

    • Note: There are 6 locations; 2 at the top corners, 2 at the bottom corners, and 2 more at the bottom, towards the center of the screen.

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  2. Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all six 3.8mm screws from the screen using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

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  3. Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • With a plastic opening tool, prop the plastic panel up to separate it from the rest of the laptop.

    • Slowly pull the plastic panel from the entire laptop.

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  5. Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 5 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver, each located at the four corners of the screen.

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  6. Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift up the screen from the rest of the laptop and let it lean towards you, as it is still attached to cords and other wirings.

    • Remove all white tape that hold the cords and wirings together.

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  7. Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Note: Some parts need unplugging. Slowly and carefully unplug each of the components.

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  8. Toshiba Portege M400 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • At this point, the screen should be completely disconnected from the rest of the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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Be careful with this procedure, as there are at least 2 different part numbers for the M400, LTD121KM7K has a 32 pin connector, and a different one, LTD121KC6K has a shorter connector for the display which is not compatible. When ordering from Ebay they do not distinguish between them. I would also like a procedure for replacing the complete screen and lid assembly. I can't find it on the net at the moment. Also, be aware that there may be compatibility issues there too.

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