Toshiba Satellite M45 Cooling Unit Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Cooling Unit               

• Remove the cover from the cooling unit.

Remove the cover from the cooling unit.

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Step 2

• Unscrew the copper heat-sink using a #1 screwdriver, and then lift it free. Do not get any thermal grease on any components. This part can now be replaced.

Unscrew the copper heat-sink using a #1 screwdriver, and then lift it free. Do not get any thermal grease on any components. This part can now be replaced.

Step 3

• Follow the tear-down guide until you have access to the fan unit on the motherboard.

Follow the tear-down guide until you have access to the fan unit on the motherboard.

Step 4

• Unscrew the fan unit from the motherboard using a #0 screwdriver. Once the fan is unscrewed and unplugged from the motherboard, it can be replaced.

Unscrew the fan unit from the motherboard using a #0 screwdriver. Once the fan is unscrewed and unplugged from the motherboard, it can be replaced.

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

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