Toshiba Satellite S50-B Cooling FanReplacement

How to replace the cooling fan for the Toshiba Satellite S50-B.

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INTRODUCTION

The guide demonstrates how to replace a cooling fan for the Toshiba Satellite S50-B. You will needthe Phillips #0 screwdriver and the plastic opening tool.

TOOLS:Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1)

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Step 1 — Battery

Make sure you turn off the laptop first.

Unscrew the two 6.5mm screws below the battery using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

Step 2

Place thumbs on corners of the battery. Pinch the battery between the thumb and index finger andpull.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Step 3 — Cooling Fan

Locate the 10 screws on the bottom of the device, there should be 12 screws in total including thebattery screws. Unscrew using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, and set screws aside.

Use a plastic opening tool to remove the bottom panel.

Step 4

Locate the 2 screws on each fan. Unscrew them.

Disconnect the fan by applying gentle pressure to the circled connection with your finger andpulling.

Remove the fans. Be sure to keep track of the right and left fans, marked R and L.

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