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    How to disassemble Toshiba Laptops.

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by cj2600, Oct 9, 2005.

  1. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys, I just plan to start a new website. This site will provide instructions how to disassemble Toshiba laptops. I already created guides for Toshiba Satellite 1415, Toshiba Satellite M35X, and Toshiba Satellite A60/A65. I'm not sure if somebody needs this kind of guides. What do you think?
    You'll find Toshiba disassembly guides at: irisvista.com
     
    cj2600, Oct 9, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Nice job. It is always helpful to have photos if you have never done it.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 9, 2005
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  3. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    I just finished a new guide.
    Toshiba Satellite 2435 - how to remove LCD screen.
     
    cj2600, Oct 9, 2005
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    btrayabc Newbie

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    You are so great,go ahead.
    I am waiting the model M40 in your web ^^.
    P.S. The picture is too dark ><

    Rayabc
     
    btrayabc, Oct 10, 2005
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    neaL_ Notebook Geek

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    the site is really gettin' along well... hope you have one for my notebook!
     
    neaL_, Oct 10, 2005
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    primetime Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah me too :)

    Psst A70 ;)
     
    primetime, Oct 10, 2005
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  7. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Toshiba Satellite A70/A75 teardown guide done!!!! :cool:
    Complete instructions with pictures.
     
    cj2600, Oct 11, 2005
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    primetime Notebook Consultant

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    You are the man! :D Btw, where did you get all these laptops you're dismantling?
     
    primetime, Oct 11, 2005
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  9. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    At work. :cool:
     
    cj2600, Oct 12, 2005
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    BiG_B Notebook Consultant

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    if you could get one for the M60 that would be awesome... i want to paint my M60
     
    BiG_B, Oct 14, 2005
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  11. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    I do not see this model a lot. I'll take pics, as soon as I get it.
     
    cj2600, Oct 15, 2005
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  12. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys,
    I posted couple new teardown guides with pictures:
    How to disassemble Toshiba Tecra A1 notebook.

    How to replace CPU cooling fan in Toshiba Satellite 1805.

    More guides are coming. I think the next would be Toshiba Tecra TE2100.

    I hope it’s useful for you.
     
    cj2600, Oct 15, 2005
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  13. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    New guide is ready:
    Disassembling Toshiba Tecra TE2100.
    Good luck.
     
    cj2600, Oct 18, 2005
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  14. roddur

    roddur Newbie

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    hi, that's a great site u r working on. thanx a lot. keep up the good work :eek:
     
    roddur, Oct 19, 2005
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    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    One more guide with pictures is ready.
    Toshiba Satellite 1800. I believe, a lot of people have this model.
    Oh man, it was a long ride. 40 PICTURES!!!
    Next week I’ll try to take pictures from Toshiba Satellite P25 (that’s a big one).

    Good luck!
     
    cj2600, Oct 23, 2005
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  16. BigAl

    BigAl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I see you got the P25 guide up!

    Perfect timing, I just bought two P25's... one functional, one with a screen that's not working. These guides are just what I need.

    BTW... any idea how to diagnose an LCD issues? One of the units has a screen that lights up but image is scrambled and unreadable... if I hook the unit up to an external monitor it works fine.
     
    BigAl, Oct 28, 2005
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  17. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    1. Check display cables on the system board and under the LCD.
    2. Reseat display cables connectors.
    3. Replace the display cable.
    4. If you still have the same problem, most likely your LCD is bad.
    (apparently, the system board is OK, because external monitor works fine).
     
    cj2600, Oct 28, 2005
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  18. BigAl

    BigAl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the tips...

    I started with number 1.
    I then swapped screens between the S609 and the S509 P25's I have (because it was easier than swapping the display cable). The S609 did not work regardless of the screen so it isn't the screen. The S509 worked with both screens.
    I then swapped the display cables and I got the same thing (unfortunately).

    There must be a bad trace on the MB leading up to the display adapter connector.

    So my assumption is that the MB is bad. Which really bites. Hard.

    BTW... those guides were invaluable.

    One thing to add. On the two P25's I had removing of the screen involved removing 6 front bezel screws. There were two along the lower right and lower left hand sides of the screen on the units that I have.

    Thanks again!
     
    BigAl, Oct 29, 2005
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  19. Mirceac

    Mirceac Newbie

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    Please post for Toshiba Satellite 5105-s501 if possible.
    Thanks a lot.
    Good work keep wallking
     
    Mirceac, Oct 30, 2005
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  20. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Toshiba Tecra 9100 guide is ready.
    I like this unit, very easy to work on.
     
    cj2600, Oct 31, 2005
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  21. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Hi all,
    Toshiba Portege 4010 disassembly guide with instructions is ready.
     
    cj2600, Nov 5, 2005
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  22. Konnichiwa

    Konnichiwa Newbie

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    Are you making any guides for the Satellite a45 series? I would find them most useful :toshiba:
     
    Konnichiwa, Nov 9, 2005
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  23. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    I'll make, when I get A45 for repair.
     
    cj2600, Nov 10, 2005
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  24. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Toshiba Tecra S1.
    New guide with instructions.
    How to disassemble and repair.
     
    cj2600, Nov 10, 2005
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    Jack LIU Newbie

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    You are such a nice person. This well help a lot. I'll really appreciate you can give us a instruction about how to dismantle Toshiba Satellite 5000 series which get a pair of harman/kardon sound box.
     
    Jack LIU, Nov 10, 2005
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  26. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Hello, I added three new disassembly guides with pictures.


    Good luck.
     
    cj2600, Nov 14, 2005
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    BiG_B Notebook Consultant

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    m60 m60 m60 m60!
     
    BiG_B, Nov 16, 2005
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  28. mbrandall

    mbrandall Notebook Guru NBR Reviewer

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    M40 M40!!!

    I need to know where the HDD is and then dissasemble the rest of it.
     
    mbrandall, Nov 17, 2005
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    BiG_B Notebook Consultant

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    m60 m60 m60!!
     
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    Do you have any tips/tricks for keeping track of which screws go back into which holes?

    I was thinking of using some kind of non-residue tape and taping them to the component/cover that they were pulled from.
     
    BigAl, Nov 17, 2005
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  31. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Usually I use small plastic containers. I mark containers like "Bottom", "Under keyboard", "Screen", "System board", etc. That's it.
     
    cj2600, Nov 18, 2005
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  32. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    One more guide for Toshiba Satellite P30. I've never repaired this model before. It's exactly like Satellite A75, but bigger. Very easy to take apart.
     
    cj2600, Nov 18, 2005
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  33. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Hi all,
    I posted new guides

    Toshiba A25

    Toshiba M35X

    Toshiba M45

    Thank you for your attention.
     
    cj2600, Nov 20, 2005
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  34. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Two more guides for you guys:

    Toshiba A35

    Toshiba M2
     
    cj2600, Nov 29, 2005
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    teststrips Newbie

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    I've got a toshiba P25 laptop that I took on to fix for a friend. The display cable is bad as wires near the logic board side are broken. Where would I go about looking for a replacement display cable? Where would I find a part number?
     
    teststrips, Dec 9, 2005
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  36. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Give me your model-part number (example: P25-S507) and I'll find the part number for you.
     
    cj2600, Dec 10, 2005
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  37. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    I finished couple guides for tablet PC:

    Toshiba M200

    Toshiba M205

    And one guide for an older laptop:

    Toshiba 5105
     
    cj2600, Dec 11, 2005
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  38. Dime

    Dime Notebook Enthusiast

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    if you could get one for the M60 that would be awesome... i want to paint my M60
    __________________
    Brian

    I painted my toshiba sat pro a10. Broke the screen in the process so had to purcahse a new one, other than that its a brilliant metalic blue, a change from the dull black. Currently for sale and made a tear down manual in the process of my painting.

    A method I used to keep track of where the screws go was to take photo graphs with the screws taken out and resting on the side. Most of the screws were from external areas and on the plastic they usually had markins, F15,F16,F17 for different screw lengths, pretty simple to remember.

    Laptop for sale, pictures on request.

    The pictures don't show the best angles but only ones I have on this machine.

    The cork shows an indication of the shine / reflection / mirror like finish on the laptop, which, is quite extream on the lid due to the ease of polishing.
     

    Attached Files:

    Dime, Dec 12, 2005
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  39. Number_41

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    what pain did u use and stuff...? how did u paint that.
     
    Number_41, Dec 12, 2005
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  40. teststrips

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    I found an ebay deal for the upper casing plus wireless antenna and lcd cable for 40 bucks - will use the lcd cable and probably sell the rest again on ebay
     
    teststrips, Dec 12, 2005
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  41. Dime

    Dime Notebook Enthusiast

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    i painted it the same method as what spiike has (after reading his.) Used peugot paint, £350 saLE
     
    Dime, Dec 12, 2005
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  42. Number_41

    Number_41 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey, i need a replace a motherboard for a satellite p35?
     
    Number_41, Dec 14, 2005
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  43. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    New disassembly guides:

    Toshiba A20

    The second guide was created and submitted by user LilKevin715.

    Toshiba L25
     
    cj2600, Dec 19, 2005
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  44. Wijoyo Utomo

    Wijoyo Utomo Newbie

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    Hi,
    it is a great website you have cj2600. I own a M30-S309. The hinge of the display seems to be loose and I want to tighten it. Any suggestion in doing this? I've checked your site and you still don't have the disassembly guide for this model.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

    TIA
    W. Utomo
     
    Wijoyo Utomo, Dec 25, 2005
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  45. neaL_

    neaL_ Notebook Geek

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    i'm pretty sure the P35 and the P30 are the same model.

    Correct me if i'm wrong.
     
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  46. xAMDvsIntelx

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    No, you're correct. The only difference between the two is that the P30 can be customized and cannot be bought instore, whereas the P35 must be bought in-store and cannot be customized.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Dec 26, 2005
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  47. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Hi there,
    I do not have M30 in front of me and do not remember location of all screws.
    Try to find screws for hinges on the bottom of the laptop and also under the LCD assembly mask.
     
    cj2600, Dec 26, 2005
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  48. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Three more guides

    Toshiba A15

    Toshiba A45

    Toshiba M45

    Happy New Year!
     
    cj2600, Jan 2, 2006
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    Hi,
    I have a question similar to Otomo's above one. -- loose display. I have a Toshiba Satellite 5205, with the Harman-Kardon speakers. I suspect I have just to remove the speaker cover (supposedly, to tighten a couple of screws), but I am not sure how to proceed. Suggestions?

    Thanks
     
    oekintaro, Jan 8, 2006
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  50. cj2600

    cj2600 Notebook Geek

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    Check out the guide for Toshiba 5105. The guide will show you how to remove the top cover from your laptop and access the hinges. When you remove the top cover you'll see if your hinges are broken or just loose.
     
    cj2600, Jan 8, 2006
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