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Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement

Introduction

A quick guide on how to replace a faulty heat sink in a Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108.

Follow this guide to reapply thermal paste.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip over the device so that the model stickers are facing up.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Move the right notch to the unlock position by sliding it to the right.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Hold the left notch in an unlocked position with one hand and use the other hand to slide the battery out.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the Phillips #0 screw from the memory cover.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Grasp the side of the hard drive opposite the circular battery, and carefully pull out the drive by moving it away from the circular battery.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement, Back Cover: step 6, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement, Back Cover: step 6, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement, Back Cover: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 16 screws holding the back cover with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Pry the cover off with an opening tool.

    • Gently remove the cover with your hands and place to the side.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement, Heat Sink: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5108 Heat Sink Replacement, Heat Sink: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four Phillips #0 screws from each corner of the heat sink.

    • Gently lift the heat sink out of the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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