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How to take apart a Toshiba Portege M700 Tablet PC.
In the following guide I'll be taking apart and removal all internal parts from a Toshiba Portege M700 Tablet PC.
Here are some major tasks you can accomplish using this guide:
1. Replace laptop keyboard.
2. Replace or upgrade memory module in the internal slot.
3. Clean the cooling fan and heat sink. Replace cooling fan.
4. Replace laptop motherboard and processor.
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STEP 1
I'll start taking apart the laptop with removing the keyboard.
Using a sharp object lift up the right side of the plastic bezel located under the keyboard.
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STEP 2
Continue removing the bezel with your fingers.
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STEP 3
Now you can access two screws securing the keyboard.
Remove both screws. |
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STEP 4
Lift up the keyboard as is shown on the picture and place it upside down on the palm rest.
Be careful, the keyboard is still attached to the motherboard.
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STEP 5
The keyboard connector is protected by a metal cover.
Remove one screw securing the cover and remove the cover.
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STEP 6
Now you can access the keyboard cable connector.
You'll have to unlock the connector before removing the cable.
Move the brown clip to the direction shown by two arrows. Move it only 1 or 2 millimeters, just enough to release the cable.
The brown clip must stay attached to the connector base.
Remove and replace the keyboard with a new keyboard if needed. |
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STEP 7
Remove two screws from the internal memory slot cover.
Remove protective film.
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STEP 8
Now you can access memory module installed in the internal memory slot.
Replace or upgrade the memory module if needed.
Disconnect three antenna cable from the wireless card.
Remove two screw securing the wireless card and remove card from the slot. |
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