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Toshiba Satellite R10/R15. Opening computer case.
A few things to know before you start taking your laptop apart
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STEP 1
Start laptop disassembly from the bottom.
Remove the battery. Remove the hard drive and memory covers.
Open the DVD drive lock (1) and then slide the DVD drive out (2). |
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STEP 2
Remove both memory modules.
Carefully lift up the hard drive and disconnect the cable from the hard drive. |
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STEP 3
In this model the hard drive connects to the motherboard via a flat ribbon cable.
Unlock the cable connector on the motherboard, pull the cable from the connector and remove it. |
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STEP 4
Remove all marked screws from the bottom cover. |
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STEP 5
Lift up one side of the keyboard cover with a flathead screwdriver.
Continue removing the cover with your fingers. |
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STEP 6
The keyboard is secured to the case by two screws. Remove both screws.
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STEP 7
Lift up the keyboard. Be careful it's still attached to the motherboard via a flat cable.
Open up the cable connector on the motherboard, pull the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard.
Open up the touch pad connector and pull the cable from it (bottom arrow). |
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STEP 8
Turn the laptop upside down and carefully lift up the bottom cover. |
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