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How to remove and replace broken laptop hinges. Toshiba Satellite A40 and A45 manual.
This guide was made for a Toshiba Satellite A45 laptop but also you can use it for a Satellite A40. Both models are the same.
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STEP 1
Always start laptop disassembly with removing the battery.
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STEP 2
Remove six screws securing the hard drive cover and the heatsink covers.
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STEP 3
Remove one screw securing the hard drive to the laptop base.
Disconnect the hard drive and remove it from the hard drive bay. |
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STEP 4
Remove three screws securing the CPU heatsink to the system board.
Carefully lift off the heatsink off the laptop CPU. |
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STEP 5
The heatsink is 100% clogged with lint.
If your heatsink is clogged, clean the heatsink with a canned air to prevent your laptop from overheating.
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STEP 6
The DVD drive is secured to the laptop by two screws.
Remove two screws and slide the DVD drive out of the notebook base.
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STEP 7
Remove all screws marked by red circles.
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STEP 8
Place the laptop the right side up.
Using a sharp object lift up the keyboard securing strip.
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STEP 9
Lift off the keyboard securing strip and remove it from the laptop. |
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