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Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

  • The motherboard of a laptop is a vital piece of your computer, if you find that the performance or functionality of your device is limited, then it may be time for the part to be replaced.
  • If you are positive that the motherboard of your Toshiba Tecra z50-a is damaged or causing issues, then it’s time for it to be replaced. Follow this guide to learn how to replace the motherboard of the laptop.
  • Before disassembling the laptop, ensure it is powered off and nothing is plugged into the device.
  • Remove any rings, bracelets, or any other metal objects from your hands.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off the laptop.

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing upwards and the hinges are closest to you.

    • Remove the fifteen 5 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  2. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up back panel using your hands and remove it from the rest of the laptop.

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  3. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the plastic covering over the battery plug.

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  4. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the wired cable up towards the top of the laptop to disconnect it from its socket on the motherboard.

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  5. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 2 mm screw from the corner of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  6. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  7. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on the battery with your hands and remove it from the laptop.

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  8. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement, CPU Fan and Heat Sink: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3 mm screws from the heat sink using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  9. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4 mm screws from the fan using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  11. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the heat sink from the laptop.

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  12. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Pull towards the bottom of the laptop to disconnect the fan cable from its connector on the motherboard.

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  13. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on the fan and remove it from the laptop.

    • When replacing the fan and heat sink, be sure to reapply thermal paste.

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  14. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 5 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  15. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 5 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  16. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on plastic covering over the Wi-Fi card.

    • Disconnect the black and white coaxial cables from the Wi-Fi card.

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  17. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the bundled red and black cable from its connector on the motherboard.

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  18. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on the black retaining flap using a pair of tweezers.

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  19. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Push the tab on the right toward the top of the laptop.

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  20. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Push the tab on the left toward the top of the laptop.

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  21. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Push the tab on the right toward the top of the laptop.

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  22. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Push the tab on the left toward the top of the laptop.

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  23. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on the charging port with tweezers.

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  24. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on the plastic tab.

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  25. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Pull plug towards the bottom of the laptop.

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  26. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Motherboard Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the middle of the motherboard with your hands and lift up to remove it from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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