How to disassemble a Toshiba Satellite M45 laptop
Following these instructions you can disassemble a Toshiba Satellite M45 laptop.
Some main components can be accessed and removed from the bottom of the laptop.
1. You can easily access the CPU with the heatsink through the door on the bottom of the laptop, as it shown on the steps 4 and 5.
2. Memory, wireless card and DVD drive also can be removed without taking the whole thing apart. In order to remove the DVD drive, follow steps 6-7.
3. If you are replacing the keyboard, you don’t have to remove any screws from the bottom, simply follow steps 9-12.
If you want to replace the cooling fan, then you’ll have to remove the top cover and the motherboard, there is no easy access to the cooling fan.
For the display panel disassembly instructions, please proceed to these instructions.
April 25th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Awesome Guide!!! My buddy’s laptop’s button was pushed through into the case and I was able to take apart the whole thing (up to the point where you remove the top cover plate where the power button is. I bought some epoxy and glued the thing back to its three glue points. The thing works perfectly now. This is the second laptop I open and fix successfully thanks to people like the site publishers.
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Wow, this looks great!
I’m having issues with the power button not working, or working after I disconnect the battery and retry boot.
I was told I should look into replacing the power ribbon.
How many steps do I need to get to in order to do this?
Thank you very much in advance!!!
September 18th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I need to replace the LAN/Modem port with another for toshiba m45-s355. do you know whats the easiest way to do instead of taking out all parts? because I’m afraid to damage any part when removing them.
July 28th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Is it possible to remove the rear cover of Toshiba M45 (S269) after performing the step of sliding the DVD tray out?
How can I get access to the 2 USB ports and S-Video Out port above the DVD drive to verify physical connections with the motherboard? Finally, how could I replace one of the two above-mentioned USB ports? Thanks!
May 15th, 2010 at 5:35 am
I need to replace the C moss on my toshiba M45, ????? Help.
Thanks, Kurt
May 10th, 2010 at 4:22 am
I have a M45 S169 There are NOT 2 memory modules under the cover of Step #3. The second memory module is hidden under the keyboard. This company(Toshiba) is a complete joke. Off to the HP store now to purchase one I can actually work on without taking the chance of breaking their poorly constructed laptops.
May 9th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Well I figured it out. You have to lay the laptop all the way open and then it comes out easily.
May 7th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Oh and it’s a toshiba satellite m45.
May 7th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I too have tried to use the guide and cannot get the keyboard securing strip off. The guide shows it coming off easily and it definately isn’t coming off easily. I’ve popped it off on both sides and two rivets in the back but it’s still firmly attached in the back by the hinges. Please help!!!
April 15th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
hi,
How to replace the cover top of Toshiba Satellite M40-s351 do I have remove all parts?
thanks in avanced
Pavel from Caracas
April 12th, 2010 at 5:55 am
I found that when removing the motherboard from the case there were a couple problems using this guide. First, there were four screws not two fastening the MB and secondly if you lift the MB from the righ side as suggested you may break the volume control which protrudes through the front of the case. It happened to me. I suggest starting at the right and then begin lifting more from the back in order to ease the audio jacks and the volume control through the openings in the front of the case. Other than that this gi=uide was very useful.
April 5th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Thanks for the help taking my M45 apart. I thought the right hinge was broken, turns out the screws had backed out.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Hi,
but I can’t seem to find one that explains how to get to the power jack…
I believe I need to replace the internal power jack on my Toshiba M45-s331. The laptop will not turn on nor will any of the power display lights come on. The socket for the power jack seems very loose. Previously the laptop would work but would shut off if the power cord was moved in even the slightest way. At this point it doesn’t even power up at all anymore so I am thinking that this is the problem. I am able to find plenty of choices for replacement power jacks but I am wondering if this is a job a fairly handy “regular” person should take on by themselves and if so, how do you disassemble the laptop to that point? I have checked out your disassembly guides which are helpful
I appreciate your time and any advice you can give me:) Stephanie
January 11th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Hi I’ve got a satellite M40, i’ve changed my cd rom to a new DVD burning rom as my old one is broken, it is recognised when i am in windows but when i want to use it as a bootable drive it is not recognised,how can i solve this problem please can someone help me thanks lot
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:17 am
I have two questions.
1) my motherboard is shot and need to know the best place to find and reliable but reasonably pric.ed replacement?
2)Do you have instructions on your website to switch out motherboards or would taking it to a tech shop be the best idea?
November 28th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Ricardo,
It’s hard to tell what is causing the problem, I don’t know the quality of spare parts you are using.
It’s possible that the inverter board is defective. Also, could be faulty backlight lamp.
The only way to find out which one is causing the problem is testing the laptop with a KNOWN GOOD inverter board or backlight lamp.
November 28th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Sergio,
Take a look at this post: http://www.laptopparts101.com/hard-drive/
It shows the difference between IDE and SATA hard drives.
November 28th, 2009 at 5:43 am
I intend to change the 90GB HD of my M45, upgrading capacity to 250 or 320GB, but I’m not sure because of connectors – ATA/IDE etc.
What do you recommend?
Many thanks!
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Hi, it’s the 2nd time I replace the inverter on my M45, the last one was good for only 2 days; I see the ghost image on the LCD. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Ricardo
November 6th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Jerzy,
Are you kidding me? There is a link to the disassembly guide in the first sentence of this post. Just follow the link and read on.
You don’t glue the keyboard key. Check out this post for more help with the key repair. How to repair keyboard key.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:22 am
1.How to replace the keyboard of Toshiba Satellite M40?
2. How to fix (glue?)the key (J).
September 30th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Alex,
If the bracket is used only for securing the video card, you can safely remove it.
September 29th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Ok, i got the new motherboard for my Toshiba M40, the diffrence between this one and the one i have is that the new one has integrated video card. My question is since the new motherboard doesnt have the slot where you plug in the video card, do i have to remove the bracket that holds down the video card, or i can leave it in? The bracket is loose and moving all over the place, one end of the bracket goes inside the fan assembly(yellow color). I can easily remove it.
September 3rd, 2009 at 2:32 am
Thank you very much for all the descriptions ! I swaped the mother card and it works now. I’m so happy, thank to you !
July 28th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Hello, I was taking apart my Toshiba Satellite M45 laptop and when I got to step 3 I pulled the white wire of the wireless card antenna cable connector out of its socket. Any suggestions on how to fix it or do I need to put in a new one and if so do you know where I can get one. Thanks, Ron
July 21st, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Many thanks for the info.and speedy response to my questions. It going too save me a bundle of money because the repair guy by my house wanted $60.00 for the part and $90.oo for the repair. I ordered the part over the phone and it’s only $20.00 with shipping.
Ron
July 21st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Ron,
The power button is located on a small board which is mounted to the hidden side of the top cover.
In order to remove the power button board, you’ll have to remove the top cover first as it shown in the step 21. You’ll have to go through steps 1-21.
You can use same tape. The tape simply secures some cables to the top cover. You assemble the laptop the same way you disassemble it, you don’t need anything extra.
July 21st, 2009 at 11:56 am
I have a Toshiba M45 laptop and the on button is broke. Do I have to disassemble it completely to replace? And you say to remove black tape and glue in some steps what kind of tape, glue or other products do I use when reassembling? Appreciate the help
July 17th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I got a a4 tecra its doing something very strange,the cpu fan is turning off 4seconds after booting,which is causing all sorts of overheating problems i have changed the fan 3times(these fans work on another a4,the machine will load but only if i have a huge cooling fan placed direct on top of the laptop,so its 100% overheating but what is causing the fan to turn off ?
May 13th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Hey, I was just wondering if there was any way to take off the base covering without disassembly the lcd display, keyboard etc. I only need to replace my dc power jack and it’s accessible via the base covering alone. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.