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Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement

Introduction

The Toshiba Portege R705-P35 has a built-in fan that is used to actively cool off the electrical components that make up the device. The fan is located in the lower right corner of the device directly under the backplate. When replacing, be sure to completely plug in the white wire plug to ensure a connection to the motherboard.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off and unplug the laptop.

    • Failure to turn off and unplug the cable could result in electric shock.

    • Place the laptop upside-side-down with the hinges towards you.

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  2. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use your right hand to move the right switch from the locked position to the unlocked position.

    • Use your left hand to move the left switch from the locked position to the unlocked position.

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  3. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • While keeping the left switch unlocked, pull the battery away from the computer with your right hand.

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  4. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement, RAM Plate: step 4, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement, RAM Plate: step 4, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement, RAM Plate: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Loosen the two captive screws in the plate with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the plate from the laptop.

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  5. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement, Hard Drive Plate: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the two captive screws in the hard drive plate using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  7. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use your hands to remove the hard drive plate from the laptop.

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  8. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement, Back Plate: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 13 mm screws from the back plate using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  9. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Lift and remove the small plate from the laptop.

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  10. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the thirteen 6 mm screws from the back plate using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the five 5 mm screws from the back plate using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  11. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the back plate off, starting from the right side, being cautious of the ports on the left side.

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  12. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4 mm screws that join the fan to the device using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  13. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger or your fingers to detach the plug that connects the fan to the motherboard.

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  14. Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Portege R705-P35 Fan Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the fan from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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