Comments on: How to disassemble a Toshiba Satellite M45 laptop

By: Rvee Kay

Rvee Kay — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:03:31 +0000

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!

By: Kurt Kaufman

Kurt Kaufman — Sat, 15 May 2010 13:35:35 +0000

I need to replace the C moss on my toshiba M45, ????? Help.
Thanks, Kurt

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:22:35 +0000

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.

By: Gabrielle Coleman

Gabrielle Coleman — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:17:03 +0000

Well I figured it out. You have to lay the laptop all the way open and then it comes out easily.

By: Gabrielle Coleman

Gabrielle Coleman — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:48:26 +0000

Oh and it’s a toshiba satellite m45.

By: Gabrielle Coleman

Gabrielle Coleman — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:45:55 +0000

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!!!

By: Pavel

Pavel — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:32:31 +0000

hi,
How to replace the cover top of Toshiba Satellite M40-s351 do I have remove all parts?

thanks in avanced

Pavel from Caracas

By: Dave L

Dave L — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:55:04 +0000

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.

By: Emilio

Emilio — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:28:24 +0000

Thanks for the help taking my M45 apart. I thought the right hinge was broken, turns out the screws had backed out.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:25:01 +0000

Hi,
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 but I can’t seem to find one that explains how to get to the power jack…

I appreciate your time and any advice you can give me:) Stephanie