Toshiba Portege R205-S209 Heatsink Fan Replacement

ID: 122235

Description: Replacing the heatsink fan is an uncommon issue...

Steps:

1. With the laptop flipped over, unlock the mechanism that is shown in red.
2. Lift and remove the battery out of the device.

3. Remove the accessory plate by unscrewing the single Phillips #0 screw and lifting up the panel.

4. Remove the 18 Phillips #0 screws that keep the bottom plate attached to the outer portion of the laptop.

5. Remove the 2 Phillips #0 screws holding the heat sink in place.
6. Detach the heatsink fan from the motherboard by removing the clip that connects them together and pulling away from the laptop horizontally.