Toshiba Satellite P855-S5312 Fan Replacement

Introduction

This Guide is to help replace the fan for theToshiba Satellite P855-S5312. Replacing the fan in the device will resolve overheating issues caused by inadequate cooling. Tools required for the guide are plastic opening tool and Phillips size 0 screwdriver.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Turn laptop upside down with the spine facing towards you and locate the two tabs on the top of the back panel.
Move the sliders to the left and right to release the tabs holding the battery in.
While the tabs are pushed outwards, remove the battery from the device.

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Step 2 Keyboard

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Using plastic spudger to pry up the edges of the keyboard and lift it towards the screen.
Unplug the ZIF connector ribbon using the plastic spudger by gently prying the edges of the plug.
Remove the keyboard from the device.

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Step 3 Fan

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Unscrew the one 1.5mm screw using a Philips #0 screwdriver holding the L shape panel.
Pry up the panel to gain access to hidden screws.

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Step 4

Remove the fourteen (14) screws using a Philips #0 screwdriver for the 1.5mm screws on the underside of casing.

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Step 5

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Unscrew the nine 1.5mm screws using a Philips #0 screwdriver under the keyboard with the F6 printed next to them.
Unplug the three no-fuss ribbon cable connector cables by gently pulling on them away from you towards the keyboard.

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Step 6

Pry apart the casing with the plastic opening tool.
Removing the cover under keyboard.

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Step 7

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Unplug the single no-fuss cable connector using the plastic opening tool pushing the edges towards the fan.
Unscrew the two 1.5mm screws using a Philips #0 screwdriver by the head mounting holding down the fan.
Pull the fan up and remove it from the device.