Toshiba Satellite U840W Processor Fan Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

                          15 minutes            

Sections

2

• Toshiba Satellite U840W Disassembly Guide
• 5 steps
• Processor Fan
• 3 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Toshiba Satellite U840W Disassembly Guide               

• There are ten 5mm screws surrounding the edge of the cover.
• A rubber cap covers the eleventh 5mm screw (in the center).
• Remove the screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

There are ten 5mm screws surrounding the edge of the cover.

A rubber cap covers the eleventh 5mm screw (in the center).

Remove the screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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Step 2

• Pry between the casing and cover using a plastic wedge tool.
• Use the wedge tool to move along the case & slowly pry it open.
• The wire for the 12v charging port connects the cover to the casing.

Pry between the casing and cover using a plastic wedge tool.

Use the wedge tool to move along the case & slowly pry it open.

The wire for the 12v charging port connects the cover to the casing.

Step 3

• Disconnect this connector from the motherboard to avoid damaging the motherboard or charging port cable.

Disconnect this connector from the motherboard to avoid damaging the motherboard or charging port cable.

Step 4

• Disconnect the battery.
• Hold down the power button for ~10 seconds to discharge any stored electricity from the motherboard.

Disconnect the battery.

Hold down the power button for ~10 seconds to discharge any stored electricity from the motherboard.

Step 5

• At this point you should be able to:
• Replace 12V Charging Port
• Replace RAM
• Replace Processor Fan
• Replace Speakers

At this point you should be able to:

Replace 12V Charging Port

Replace RAM

Replace Processor Fan

Replace Speakers

Step 6

              Processor Fan               

• Remove the three 3mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove the three 3mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Step 7

• A plastic prying tool can be used to help you remove the fan.
• Plastic wire guides hold the wire in place. Manipulate the wire out from these guides.

A plastic prying tool can be used to help you remove the fan.

Plastic wire guides hold the wire in place. Manipulate the wire out from these guides.

Step 8

• Remove the connector from the motherboard.

Remove the connector from the motherboard.

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

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