The following laptop step-by-step disassembly manuals I have created myself. You can use them if you have a Toshiba laptop and want to repair or upgrade it yourself. You shouldn’t disassemble your laptop if you have no experience with computers because you can easily damage it. Also, you shouldn’t open it if the laptop is still under warranty. I’m still developing new laptop teardown guides and my goal is to add new guides every week. If you do not see a manual for your model, most likely I will add it later. Stay tuned.
Toshiba Satellite disassembly guides and manuals:
- Toshiba Satellite 1200 instructions for laptop disassembly
- Toshiba Satellite 1415 complete laptop disassembly
- Toshiba Satellite 1415 removing laptop LCD screen
- Toshiba Satellite 1800 taking apart notebook
- Toshiba Satellite 1805 how to replace laptop CPU
- Toshiba Satellite 1905 replacing notebook memory
- Toshiba Satellite 2435 replacing laptop LCD screen
- Toshiba Satellite 5105 how to remove video board
- Toshiba Satellite 5205 removing and replacing DVD/CD-Rom drive
- Toshiba Satellite Pro 6100 dismantling laptop
- Toshiba Satellite Pro M10 replacing notebook motherboard
- Toshiba Satellite Pro M15 remove laptop mainboard
- Toshiba Satellite A10 illustrated disassembly instructions
- Toshiba Satellite A15 how to take apart laptop
- Toshiba Satellite A20 how to remove and replace hinges
- Toshiba Satellite A25 replacing laptop memory
- Toshiba Satellite A35 how to remove CPU heatsink
- Toshiba Satellite A35 complete laptop disassembly
- Toshiba Satellite A45 replacing broken hinges
- Toshiba Satellite A55 how to remove keyboard
- Toshiba Satellite A55 laptop disassembly instructions
- Toshiba Satellite A60 laptop disassembly manual
- Toshiba Satellite A65 how to open laptop case
- Toshiba Satellite A65 removing laptop LCD screen
- Toshiba Satellite A70 how to dismantle notebook
- Toshiba Satellite A75 how to pull apart laptop
- Toshiba Satellite A75 disassemble display, remove LCD and inverter
- Toshiba Satellite A85 removing and replacing notebook memory
- Toshiba Satellite A105 replacing FL inverter and LCD screen
- Toshiba Satellite A105 how to remove laptop motherboard
- Toshiba Satellite A135 removing mainboard and other components
- Toshiba Satellite A205 laptop disassembly instructions
- Toshiba Satellite A215 how to remove wireless card
- Toshiba Satellite A215 taking apart laptop display panel
- Toshiba Satellite L25 taking apart display panel and removing LCD
- Toshiba Satellite L25 overclocking laptop CPU
- Toshiba Satellite L35 removing and replacing laptop screen
- Toshiba Satellite L35 laptop disassembly instructions
- Toshiba Satellite L45 removing and replacing laptop motherboard
- Toshiba Satellite M35 notebook disassembly guide
- Toshiba Satellite M35X take apart laptop yourself
- Toshiba Satellite M35X open display assembly
- Toshiba Satellite M45 remove and replace FL inverter
- Toshiba Satellite M45 opening laptop case
- Toshiba Satellite M55 removing LCD screen
- Toshiba Satellite M55 step-by-step disassembly
- Toshiba Satellite M65 notebook teardown guide
- Toshiba Satellite M65 replacing inverter and LCD screen
- Toshiba Satellite M105 taking apart notebook
- Toshiba Satellite M115 how to remove top cover assembly
- Toshiba Satellite P10 access and remove laptop hard drive
- Toshiba Satellite P15 repair laptop overheating problem
- Toshiba Satellite P15 how to remove laptop system board
- Toshiba Satellite P25 do-it-yourself laptop disassembly
- Toshiba Satellite P25 remove LCD screen and FL inverter
- Toshiba Satellite P30 teardown laptop manual
- Toshiba Satellite P35 step-by-step notebook disassembly
- Toshiba Satellite P35 how to replace LCD screen and inverter
- Toshiba Satellite P105 laptop disassembly instructions
- Toshiba Satellite P205 taking apart and removing motherboard
- Toshiba Satellite P205 replacing LCD screen and inverter board
- Toshiba Satellite R15 taking apart tablet PC
- Toshiba Satellite U305 removing and replacing keyboard
- Toshiba Satellite U305 removing and replacing sound board
- Toshiba Satellite X205 illustrated laptop disassembly guide
Toshiba Tecra series disassembly guides and manuals:
- Toshiba Tecra TE2100 illustrated laptop teardown
- Toshiba Tecra 8100 removing and replacing FL inverter board
- Toshiba Tecra 9100 removing system board
- Toshiba Tecra A1 complete notebook disassembly
- Toshiba Tecra A2 notebook disassembly guide
- Toshiba Tecra A3 LCD screen removal
- Toshiba Tecra A5 laptop tear down guide
- Toshiba Tecra A6 step-by-step disassembly instructions
- Toshiba Tecra M2 how to replace system board
- Toshiba Tecra M3 complete laptop disassembly guide
- Toshiba Tecra S1 DIY laptop disassembly manual
- Toshiba Tecra S2 how to pull apart notebook
- Toshiba Tecra S3 laptop disassembly steps
Toshiba Portege series disassembly guides and manuals:
- Toshiba Portege 3500 replacing laptop soundboard
- Toshiba Portege 4010 how to take apart laptop
- Toshiba Portege A100 replacing laptop CPU fan
- Toshiba Portege R100 removing motherboard
- Toshiba Portege M200 tablet PC digitizer replacement
- Toshiba Portege M205 tablet PC laptop disassembly
- Toshiba Portege M400 taking apart and removing motherboard
Toshiba Qosmio disassembly guides:
- Toshiba Qosmio F15 how to open up notebook
- Toshiba Qosmio G25 replacing laptop cooling fans
- Toshiba Qosmio G35 removing DVD drive and keyboard
- Toshiba Qosmio G35 replacing laptop motherboard
I’m still working on creating new disassembly guides. For more information please visit my Toshiba laptop disassembly site.
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April 16th, 2006 at 9:04 am
Hi Tom,
I checked the part listing for both models Toshiba Satellite 2450/2455 and Toshiba Satellite A20/A25. Here is what I found.
The left hinge for both models has the same part number: P000368300
The right hinge has different part number: P000368310 for Satellite 2450/2455 and P0000378510 for Satellite A20/A25. But on the diagram they look very similar. I tried to compare the pictures side by side and I didn’t notice any difference. You have very good chances that the right hinge is the same for both models. Not sure 100% though.
April 16th, 2006 at 6:42 am
Ive been lookin for ages to find a place that can supply me with replacement hinges for my Toshiba Satellite 2450-201 and have finally done so.. but wasn’t overly confident in going about replacing the things due to the sheer quantity of tiny cables everywhere. I saw the tutorial for the Toshiba Satellite A20 and noticed the body is identical to the 2450!!! Awesome..
Just need to know whether or not the hinges would be cross compatible if i were to get ones for the A20?. Both machines use the exact same body/casing so one presumes they would be the same
Thanks
April 9th, 2006 at 7:51 pm
Hey Matt,
First off all, I wouldn’t recommend to open the laptop case if it is still under warranty because it will void the warranty.
I have never seen a tamperproof sticker on laptops sold in the USA. I saw it only one time when I disassembled Toshiba Portege A100 notebook . Toshiba Portege A100 is not sold in the USA.
April 8th, 2006 at 11:09 pm
I have an P30 and after removing the lcd there is a tamperproof (I believe) sticker on the one screw there (its visible on your disassembly page). Its still under warrenty but from my last experience they keep the laptop for over a week and I can’t lose it for that long. Is there some way to remove that screw/sticker without damaging it or voiding the warrenty? Maybe buying a new sticker or some special way of removing them?
Thanks in advance
April 6th, 2006 at 11:18 am
Yes, it is one piece. To replace the hinge, you have to follow steps 1-16 to remove the top cover and display assemblies. After that you have to remove the screen and replace the hinge. It takes a lot of time. I think that replacing a broken hinge is the most time consuming repair.
April 6th, 2006 at 1:03 am
cj,
That’s what I am afraid of.
From your “take apart” instructions, the hinges are both on the LCD side (top) and on the System unit side (bottom). When I buy a new hinge, does it come with both top and bottom pieces?
Thanks for your help.
April 5th, 2006 at 10:57 pm
Kam, I’m pretty sure that the hinge is broken itself and just replacing the plastic will not fix the problem. The hinges are pretty expensive. If you take the laptop to a Toshiba service center, they will ask about $90-$100 just for the hinge. Plus labor.
April 5th, 2006 at 10:07 am
The left hinge of my M35 is popping up. The hinge cover is broken. And I think a small semi-circle piece attached to the case (right under the cable) is also broken. I am wondering if I can just replace the hinge cover, and everything will be good to go? Or is the hinge is broken too?
Specifically, I can see that there is this round pin, attached to the top hinge, that fits into a hole on the bottom case. However when I open or close the lid, the pin will pop out from the hole. Will a new hinge cover able to hold it and everything back to normal?
Thanks in advance.
April 3rd, 2006 at 9:48 pm
Hey Praveen,
When you remove the heatsink from Toshiba Satellite A30 / A35 laptop it usually comes out with the CPU on it. You have to carefully separate the CPU from the heatsink and clean it up from the old thermal grease (be careful not to bend CPU pins). Then you have to open the CPU lock (screw on the CPU socket), insert the CPU (do not use any pressure) into the socket and lock it. After the CPU is in place, you can apply new grease on it and install the heatsink.
You can also read this thread; the guy explains how he fixed the same problem with his Toshiba Satellite A35 laptop.
April 3rd, 2006 at 8:31 am
Erik,
I have a toshiba satellite A35. I cleaned its heat sink following your explanation in the disassembly manual. The problem I faced is that the CPU was stuck to the heatsink, and it came off when I was trying to remove the heat sink. I replaced the CPU back, but I think I messed its orientation or something, as I am unable to power on my laptop now. Did I completely screw up my laptop, or do you think there is a way out. Please help.