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Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you if you need to replace the fan in your laptop. Replacing the fan will fix any issues caused by a old or faulty fan. It is very straightforward and can be completed regardless of technical knowledge or skill level.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • With the Laptop off, turn it over.

    • The battery is located next to the screen hinges.

    • Move the locking tab located directly above the battery on the right side, all the way to the left. It will stay in place by itself.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the tab identical to the first one on the right side above the battery pack to the right. This tab is spring loaded, so be sure to hold it.

    • Insert your tool or your fingernail into the notch just above the center of the battery pack, and lift the battery pack out of the device.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the screw on the back panel of the laptop covering the hard drive.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tools to remove the panel.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw next to the hard drive using the PH1 screwdriver.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the silver tab connected to the hard drive up to take it out.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using the PH1 screwdriver, remove the remaining screws from the back casing of the laptop.

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  9. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a nylon spudger or plastic opening tool to carefully wedge the casing apart and remove the back plate of the laptop.

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  10. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 2 screws holding the fan in place.

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  11. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Fan Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the multi-colored wire connecting the fan to the motherboard and pull the fan out.

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Conclusion

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

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