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Toshiba Portege A100. How to remove laptop system board and replace CPU fan.
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STEP 1
Unlock and remove the computer battery. |
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STEP 2
There is only one screw on the bottom of the laptop. The screw is securing the palmrest. Remove the screw.
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STEP 3
Lift up one edge of the keyboard securing strip with a sharp object. Continue removing the strip with your fingers. Do not pry the strip too much or you can break it. |
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STEP 4
Remove the keyboard securing strip. |
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STEP 5
Remove two screws securing the keyboard and lift it up to get access to the keyboard cable. |
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STEP 6
Carefully open the keyboard connector on the system board and remove the cable. Open the connector first or you can damage the cable. |
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STEP 7
Remove three screws securing the laptop palmrest. |
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STEP 8
Start removing the palmrest with your fingers. It would be a little be tough. |
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