Toshiba Satellite c650d Fan Replacement

Introduction

If your laptop gets hot and noisy when it is turned on, there may be a problem with the fan. This guide contains instructions for both checking the connection of, and replacing the fan of a Toshiba Satellite C650D computer.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Unplug the laptop and turn it off.
Flip the laptop upside down.
Locate the battery on the underside of the laptop.

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Step 2

Push the two latches away from the battery.

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Step 3

Slide the battery away from the laptop.
Locate the serial number on the battery to order a replacement.

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Step 4 Keyboard

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Remove the fourteen 6.0mm and two 2.0mm Philip's #0 screws connecting the keyboard to the back.
Make sure you keep track of all the screws.

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Step 5

Flip the computer over.
Use a nylon spudger to lift the keyboard.
Go around the edge of the keyboard and lift until the keyboard separates from the back.
Only lift the keyboard a little at a time, otherwise you risk damaging the plastic.