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Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement

Introduction

Through this guide you will learn to replace the fan inside of your laptop. Make sure you have the proper tools in order to complete the repair. This kind of repair is usually done to fix the problem of your laptop overheating.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the tabs apart from each other.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the battery upwards and remove it from the device.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement, Wi-Fi Adapter: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement, Wi-Fi Adapter: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screw from the back cover.

    • Remove the back cover from the device.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the optical drive from the device.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, unscrew the remaining screws that are visible on the laptop.

    • Remove the back cover from your device.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screw connecting the Wi-Fi adapter to the motherboard.

    • Remove the Wi-Fi adapter from the device.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, unscrew the 6 remaining screws attached to the fan.

    • Unplug the connector connecting the fan to the motherboard.

    • Remove the fan from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

How do you remove and replace the fan from from/to the heatsink? Mine is secured with a metallic tape that is not sticky once removed.

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