Toshiba Portege R500 Cooling Fan Replacement

ID: 14450

Description: In this guide we will be dissembling the device...

Steps:

1. Make sure the device is off to prevent data loss.
2. Slide both latches to the unlocked position to release the battery.
3. Switch the latch on the right to reveal red. The latch on the left needs to be held.
4. Pull the battery toward you while holding the left latch.

5. Remove the sixteen screws at the locations shown with the Phillips 00 screwdriver.

6. Pull up on the back casing and remove it.

7. Remove the two 5.5 mm screws from the fan with the Phillips 00 screwdriver.

8. Disconnect the fan's power connector using the rounded handle plastic opening tool.
9. The fan should now be free of the laptop and can be removed.