Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Internal Fan Replacement

Written By: Cole Uhland
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Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Internal Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This guide provides step by step instructions on how to replace the internal fan.

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    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up.

    • Slide each of the three tabs on the bottom half of the assembly into the unlocked position.

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    • Gently lift the battery out of the computer.

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    • Remove the single 3mm Phillips #00 screw that secures the wireless card cover.

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    • Remove the WIFI module cover. It will pull right off.

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    • Unplug the white and black wires from the WiFi module.

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    • Remove the twelve 8mm button head Phillips #00 B8 screws.

    • Remove the two 14 mm button head Phillips #00 B14 screws.

    • Remove the two 10 mm Phillips #00 battery compartment screws.

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips #00 screws.

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    • Remove the seven 4mm flat Phillips #00 screws.

    • Remove the seven 20mm button head Phillips #00 screws.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the two halves apart.

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    • Remove the three 2 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the fan to the motherboard.

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    • Remove the small plug connecting the fan power cable to the motherboard.

    • Carefully lift the fan out of the computer.

Conclusion

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

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