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- The motherboard of a laptop is a vital piece of your computer, if you find that the performance or functionality of your device is limited, then it may be time for the part to be replaced.
- If you are positive that the motherboard of your Toshiba Tecra z50-a is damaged or causing issues, then it’s time for it to be replaced. Follow this guide to learn how to replace the motherboard of the laptop.
- Before disassembling the laptop, ensure it is powered off and nothing is plugged into the device.
- Remove any rings, bracelets, or any other metal objects from your hands.
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Turn off the laptop.
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Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing upwards and the hinges are closest to you.
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Remove the fifteen 5 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Lift up back panel using your hands and remove it from the rest of the laptop.
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Lift the plastic covering over the battery plug.
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Pull the wired cable up towards the top of the laptop to disconnect it from its socket on the motherboard.
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Remove the single 2 mm screw from the corner of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Remove the three 3 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Lift up on the battery with your hands and remove it from the laptop.
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Remove the four 3 mm screws from the heat sink using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Remove the two 4 mm screws from the fan using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Remove the heat sink from the laptop.
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Pull towards the bottom of the laptop to disconnect the fan cable from its connector on the motherboard.
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Lift up on the fan and remove it from the laptop.
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Remove the two 5 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Remove the three 5 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Lift up on plastic covering over the Wi-Fi card.
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Disconnect the black and white coaxial cables from the Wi-Fi card.
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Unplug the bundled red and black cable from its connector on the motherboard.
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Lift up on the black retaining flap using a pair of tweezers.
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Push the tab on the right toward the top of the laptop.
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Push the tab on the left toward the top of the laptop.
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Push the tab on the right toward the top of the laptop.
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Push the tab on the left toward the top of the laptop.
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Lift up on the charging port with tweezers.
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Pull plug towards the bottom of the laptop.
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Grab the middle of the motherboard with your hands and lift up to remove it from the laptop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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