Comments on: How to clean fan in Toshiba Satellite P305D

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:14:22 +0000

In reply to graeme. @ graeme, This connector doesn't have a lock. You simply pull the cable out of the connector. When ready to assemble, push the cable back in.

By: graeme

graeme — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:02:16 +0000

Heres the link to the youtube clip you can see it says satellite a300 but its the Equium you can see the cable about 5.44 just before he removes the top cover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfNSZeRVZz0

By: graeme

graeme — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 21:53:01 +0000

Thanks for the reply no that models similar but has 1 screw retaining the top cover assembly but the EQUIUM has 6 theres a clip on youtube showing you the disassembly but the guy doesnt talk and you cant see clearly how he unclips them the connectors look like these
https://www.flickr.com/photos/39255469@N00/sets/72157625699936073/
graeme

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:16:28 +0000

In reply to graeme. @ graeme, I think this model is similar to Toshiba Satellite A305. Check out the disassembly guide posted on irisvista.com

By: graeme

graeme — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:40:26 +0000

Hi
I see lots of guides on how to disassemble toshiba satellites but i dont see any for equiums i am taking apart toshiba equium a300d-13x i am stuck at removing top cover assembly there are 3 cables with zif connectors ive never seen before with what looks like a metal tab on either side of connector i am hesitant about forcing it i would be grateful if you have any info
graeme

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Sat, 03 May 2014 16:58:39 +0000

In reply to Mike. @ Mike, For Toshiba laptop disassembly guides you can visit IrisVista.com/tech/ But it's not necessary to disassemble the laptop for cleaning the fan. Just find an air compressor or buy a can or compressed air and blow into the fan grill not he bottom and side. This should help.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 03 May 2014 16:51:03 +0000

Thanks i found your explanations very useful but my case is a different. My Toshiba laptop is P100. Please what do i do

By: LINDA

LINDA — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:46:58 +0000

Wow. I followed your instructions exactly for our Satellite P305D-8900 and it now runs very quietly and stays cool. Blew in compressed air and fine dust came out. No hairballs or substantial lint, but whatever came out made all the difference. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I am sure you have extended the life of our laptop.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:19:31 +0000

In reply to Mike. @ Mike, I believe that Satellite P305/P305D laptops use similar fans. I don't remember the thickness off the top of my head. Probably about 1 millimeter. By the way, instead of buying just the fan you can buy the entire cooling module with thermal pads included. Also available on eBay. Just make sure to contact the seller and confirm if the new fan assembly comes with thermal pads.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:30:41 +0000

Hey, I was wondering if you had the model of the fan for this. I could take it all apart but I don’t want to have it lying around in pieces while I wait for the fan to come in the mail. All I need is the fan model/a link to ebay or something where I can buy it. Also, when I took this apart I goofed and replaced my gpu thermal pad with thermal paste…duh. If you know the thickness of the thermal pad I need to get one of those too.

Thanks.