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Toshiba Satellite P50W-C Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the fan in your Toshiba satellite. The fan keeps the computer cool when running. Be careful when removing the fan because the heat sink may detach from it.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite P50W-C Fan Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Turn the laptop off, unplug the AC adapter, and any other auxiliary components.

    • Turn over the laptop and proceed to take out the seven 5mm silver JIS #1 head screws. If some of the screws are difficult to take out use the tweezers to help.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite P50W-C Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the screwdriver to take out the three 5mm black JIS #1 head screws that are located on the hinge.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite P50W-C Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P50W-C Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the spudger to pry under the back cover until it pops off.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite P50W-C Fan Replacement, Fan: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two 7 mm JIS #1 head screws securing the fan to the laptop.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite P50W-C Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Using tweezers, disconnect power cable by gently pulling white end out from its socket.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite P50W-C Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove heat sink by unscrewing the four 3 mm JIS #1 head screws

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    • Based on the quality of the fan either the clean fan or replace the fan.

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Conclusion

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

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