Toshiba Satellite C55-C5268 LAN Card Replacement

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Toshiba Satellite C55-C5268 LAN Card Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

10 Minuten

Einleitung

The LAN card is important for internet connectivity. If you're having issues connecting to a router, and are sure it's a hardware problem, this is the place to look.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Unplug and power off the laptop.
Unscrew the two 9 mm Phillips #1screws holding the battery in place.

Schritt 2

Grab the battery and pull it away from the laptop to remove it.
This doesn't require a lot of effort, so you don't have to pull too hard.

Schritt 3

Unscrew the 10 9.0 mm screws holding the back panel on using a Phillips head #1 screwdriver.

Schritt 4

Using a metal spudger can damage sensitive components.
Insert a metal spudger tool in the seam between the back cover and the laptop itself. Gently run the spudger around the edge to pop the cover off.

Schritt 5

Pry up the back panel from the rest of the laptop using a spudger.
It is best to start around the USB port and work your way around the edge until the panel completely snaps off.

Schritt 6

Gently remove the ribbon cable from the clip its held in. Peel back the tape holding it in and pull the cable straight out. It is not necessary to unclip the holder.
The correct ribbon has a blue ends labeled with LAN.