How to remove parts from Toshiba Satellite L350 or L355 laptops
In this guide I will be taking apart and removing all internal parts from a Toshiba Satellite L350/L355 laptop. Also this guide will work for Toshiba Satellite L350D/L355D laptops.
I really like working with this models because they are service friendly. The laptop hard dive, both memory modules and DVD drive can be easily accessed and replaced from the bottom of the laptop.
The keyboard removal instructions could be found in steps 5-9. By the way, if you are just replacing the keyboard, you don’t have to remove anything from the bottom of the laptop.
The cooling fan can be accessed and cleaned when you remove the top cover assembly (step 12) but if you would like to replace the fan, you’ll have to remove the motherboard first (step 18).
In the next guide I explain how to disassemble the display panel.
December 11th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
Hello , I have a Toshiba L355D IT POWERS ON, BUT IT DOESN’T LIGHT UP , IT’S A BLACK SCREEN, WHAT CAN I DO… THANK YOU
December 9th, 2011 at 10:08 am
Where can I buy a new keyboard for my Toshiba Satellite L355D laptop? Mine is not the high glossy type. I’ve got the one that is black w/silver strip/boarder around it, and all the natural/original keys (except the ones that are really worn out from lots of usage)feel a tiny bit grainy (sorry…I don’t know how to explain it
… just that they are not shiny. Please let me know. Thanks! MoMo
July 25th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
I have been trying to rectify a no sound problem on the L350. There is no sound either from laptop speakers, or the earphone jack. The sound device, realtek audio, states all is working ok. My sound icon on opening shows the bars going up and down suggesting sound is being played. I updated the drivers for realtek, I have ran avg virus checker, looked for malware, checked over all the possible mute selectors, still no sound. Does this imply a faulty audio device on the motherboard? Which I believe means replacing the motherboard,as the sound device s integrated in the board. What implications does replacing the motherboard have, if so. What process would be required for board to be set up etc. Thanks btw for a great site, masses of good info, huge appreciation.
July 4th, 2011 at 7:35 am
Thank you so much!W
What a wonderful site, clear and concise, helped me fix my problem quickly and safely.
May 14th, 2011 at 5:36 am
Thanks so much! Great site for computer techs.
April 29th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Hi,
I got a L350D.
1. Which CMOS-Battery has it? ML1220?
2. My Laptop is only showing black screen, not evan Bios.
Tried a lot of things.
Could the CMOS-Battery be damaged?
April 13th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Were is the location of the bios chip on a l355d laptop? I need to change out my bios chip.
April 12th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
How can i reset the password L350 . Pleaes help any one . thanks
April 10th, 2011 at 1:46 am
i have a toshiba satellite L355 which i dont know the bios password to. ive heard that by disconnecting the battery it will reset the password does anyone know how to do this?
thank you
April 6th, 2011 at 12:29 am
battery is on the under-side of the motherboard, near the volume control dial.
I am trying to clear a forgotten bios password. I have temporarily de-soldered one pin from the battery to try to reset cmos, but password is still there. has anyone any ideas on how to clear the bios boot password.?
April 3rd, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Hello,
I need a small information. I use a Toshiba Satellite L350D since 2009 and now I find every morning the message, that the Firmware detect a CMOS battery failure. Has this laptop a normal CMOS battery and when yes, where can I found it. Many thanks in advance….
March 31st, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Janet,
You can try cleaning it without taking apart. Use compressed air.
Take a look at the last picture in this guide: http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2011/01/11/laptop-runs-hot-turns-off-freezes/
March 31st, 2011 at 5:41 pm
my toshiba satellite L355-s7915 keeps turning off by itself how do I clean the fan do I have to take it apart? if so how
February 22nd, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Thanks for the quick response. I should have been more exact.
The formentioned link, as far as I see, shows good pictures up to the keyboard being removed.
I’m hoping to see specific pictures beyond this point such as showing access to the fan itself, i.e. step 18
If you can type\copy the URL that will be brilliant
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:07 am
Abs,
A link to the disassembly guide published in the very first sentence.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:45 am
I have a Toshiba Equium L350-10 and the nearest I can find details on accessing the fan are mentioned within http://www.laptopka.com/2009/05/18/remove-parts-from-toshiba-satellite-l350-l355-laptop
Can you provide the specific URL showing such pictures of
” cooling fan can be accessed … (step 12) “. Apologies in advance if I’ve missed the obvious.
January 22nd, 2011 at 12:14 am
i have a toshiba satellite L355-S7815 and it does not turn on when i press power button. i have tried the hold power button and connect power cord only. none of the lights come on. doesnt make a sound or do anything. am i looking at a bad power supply or cooked power conection inside laptop or is the motherboard fried?? any help is greatly appreciated. also it has a lot of use on a vehicle inverter if that makes a difference. Thank you.
January 21st, 2011 at 7:22 pm
My wife spilled coffee on her laptop keyboard. (L355) It’s a good thing I found this site. With the dis-assembly instructions I found here, it only took a few minutes to change out the keyboard.
I wasn’t sure about the ribbon cable though. Can’t see it very well in the picture, but when you unlock each side of the connector, the cable itself comes out WITHOUT a connector end on it. I thought I had tore it up until I got my replacement keyboard in and discovered that’s normal.
Most connectors that I had dealt with in the past had a male or female connector attached to the cable. The ribbon cable that connects the keyboard doesn’t have a connector on the end of the cable that connects to the motherboard.
Great site!
January 14th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Nick,
Yes, this guide is similar.
Also you can use this one: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L305-L305D/remove-screen-replace-video-cable-1.htm
After the top cover removed, it’s very easy to replace the motherboard.
January 14th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Hi I think I need to replace the motherboard in my Satellite L300 will these instructions work for it? Or do you have any site you could recommend?
December 27th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Awesome job! Great website. I even showed my kids (9&11) how to fix their own computers.
Cheers,
D
December 11th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Just wanted to let anyone out there who might not be familiar with ribbon connectors that to “unlock” the connector one must gently pull on the plastic shoulders on each side which will totally free the ribbon. If you are pulling on the ribbon and there is ANY resistance you didn’t unlock the ribbon connector. Also, a couple have little mylars to give you a grip on the ribbon. Example http://www.sounddevices.com/notes/wp-content/uploads/788t-unlocking-the-ribbon-c.jpg
Other ribbon connectors have a little “door” that folds out 30-45 degrees or so – these are extremely fragile and you will have to buy a new board if you break one.
November 27th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Good day…
Reporting back on the “n” card upgrade. The keyboard came off fine, didnt even pull the cable on it just flipped it over and took out the oem card. Installed an Intel 4865 agn card with no problems. Hooked the white antenna lead to the 1st connector, the black lead to the 2nd (far right) connector and hooked one of those mini 2″ antennas to the center 3rd connector and just tucked it in. I have a longer antenna that I might try in its place and just wind it around under the keyboard, but this seems ok for now. Installed the driver off the Intel website and it’s working fine. Thanks for your help.
November 10th, 2010 at 9:23 am
I need to take out and replace the screen on my L355 laptop and want to know if I need to do all of the steps in this tutorial. Such as remove the hard drive and memory on the bottom? Are their screws on the bottom that are necessary to remove for removal of the top cover? I don’t want to start popping off the top cover “it’s on their pretty tight” unless I know all of the screws holding it are out. Is their any screws holding the top cover in? Meaning once I take out the keyboard and unhook all of the wire connections can I then remove the top cover and access the hinges to remove the screen? I will very much appreciate any input you can provide. Thank you
October 2nd, 2010 at 6:35 am
A really good and comprehensive site. I use it all the time.
September 29th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Don,
You don’t have to remove screws on the bottom.
In order to remove the keyboard just follow steps 6-8.
But… I’m not sure if your new “N” card will work. I believe it requires three antenna cables but your laptop has only two cable.
It’s possible you can use just two cables if one of them is connected to the “N” contact, but I’m not sure 100%.
Let me know if you find a way to make it work.
September 26th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Good day,
I have a L355-S7915 and want to put an “n” WLAN card in. I have read your disassembly instructions and want to know if I need to remove any bottom screws to remove the keyboard. If so, could you say which ones? I dont want to remove extra stuff if I dont have to. Thanks,
Don
September 8th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Please help! I need instructions to remove touchpad circuit board from palmrest so I can place it on the new palmrest. Basically same question as #40.
I already disassembled everything except the board.
I’ll really appreciate if you can suggest anything.
Thanks,
Andy
September 8th, 2010 at 6:25 am
thanks for the info on where the steps are found..lol, hopefully i can get it cleaned now. Rainstorm and a bottle of soda..not kind UGH
~R
August 27th, 2010 at 10:08 am
karmy,
The link to the guide is in the FIRST sentence!