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Toshiba Satellite E45t-B4204 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will explain the process of removing the keyboard in the Toshiba Satellite E45t-B4204. Keyboard removal requires nearly all major components being removed to

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  1. Toshiba Satellite E45t-B4204 Keyboard Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite E45t-B4204 Keyboard Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite E45t-B4204 Keyboard Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove all 14 of the 4 mm screws on the back side of the laptop with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Gently pull out the battery.

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    • Lift up in the spaces left by the battery to create a gap between the back case and the laptop body.

    • Run a spudger along both sides of the laptop to widen the separation and release the clips holding the back case on.

    • Remove the back case.

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    • Remove speaker by unscrewing the 4 screws at the side of the speaker with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unplug speaker wires from the motherboard using a spudger or plastic opening tool.

    • Using a metal spudger as shown in the photo could potentially damage your device.

    • Remove speakers.

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    • Unscrew 6 screws from the chassis with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unscrew 8 screws from the motherboard using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unplug wire from the motherboard.

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    • Unscrew screws from the motherboard using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unscrew screws from the CPU heat sink using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unplug the wire from the motherboard.

    • Remove the heat sink.

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    • Remove the CPU.

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    • Unscrew the motherboard with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unplug wire from the motherboard.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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    • Unscrew the keyboard cover using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Unscrew the keyboard cover using the #1 screwdriver.

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  17. Toshiba Satellite E45t-B4204 Keyboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the keyboard cover.

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  18. Toshiba Satellite E45t-B4204 Keyboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Do you know where in this process the webcam is connected/disconnected? I just completed this process to replace the keyboard and swap in a new SSD while I had everything opened up. I got everything closed back up, and it's all running great, but just noticed that the computer no longer recognizes that there is a webcam. I would swear I plugged in everything that I had unplugged, but I can't figure out where the webcam connection might be.

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