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Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show users how to replace the fan.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place fingers on the latches and slide outwards to unlock.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove battery.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement, Back Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips Head #0 Screwdriver, remove one 3mm Phillips #0 screw as indicated.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove hard drive cover. Using the Phillips Head #0 Screwdriver, remove seven 3mm Phillips #0 screws as indicated.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips Head #0 Screwdriver, remove twelve 3mm Phillips #0 screw as indicated.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic spudger, pry the back off along the periphery of the laptop.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement, Fan/Heatsink Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips Head #0 Screwdriver, unscrew four 3mm Phillips #0 screws, on the silver plate under the copper tubing.

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  9. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips Head #0 Screwdriver, remove two 1.5mm Phillips #0 screw holding the fan down.

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  10. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • After unscrewing, remove the heatsink from the laptop.

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  11. Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C55Dt-A5306 Fan Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug connected wire to remove the fan as indicated. Both the heatsink and fan should be removed before replacement.

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Conclusion

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

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