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Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement

Introduction

If you have a compatible motherboard, a USB 3.0 port will greatly increase read and write speeds when using a USB stick to access saved files. This guide will show you how to remove your old USB 2.0 cable to make room for your new USB 3.0 cable.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the two sliding locks indicated in the photo.

    • Slide the right lock (labeled "1") to the right. It will remain in the unlocked position.

    • Slide the left lock (labeled "2") to the left and hold it in place.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • While holding the left lock, place your finger in the indentation next to the battery and lift the battery out.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement, Speaker Cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement, Speaker Cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement, Speaker Cover: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four screws indicated in the photos using a Phillips 00 Screwdriver. Left to right: 6mm button-head, 3mm flat-head, 6mm button-head, 6mm button-head.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • With your hands, grasp the speaker cover on the edge nearest to the screen.

    • Pry the speaker cover upward.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speaker cover. Your laptop will look like this photo when the speaker cover has been removed.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement, Front Cover: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the screws that are shown in the image.

    • Remove the fourteen 6mm button-head screws with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

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    • Lift up on the front cover to remove it.

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  9. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 USB 3.0 ports Replacement, USB 2.0 Ports: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the USB 2.0 cable on the bottom right corner of the laptop.

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    • Locate the white slot on the left side of the USB 2.0 wire.

    • Carefully detach the wire by pulling the cable to the right of the slot.

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Conclusion

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

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