Einleitung
This will be a quick guide on how to replace the thermal paste of a Toshiba Satellite E45t-B4204. Replacing the thermal paste will help transfer the heat from the CPU to the heatsink and out of the laptop.
Werkzeuge
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Remove all 14 of the 4 mm screws on the back side of the laptop with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Lift up in the spaces left by the battery to create a gap between the back case and the laptop body.
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Run a spudger along both sides of the laptop to widen the separation and release the clips holding the back case on.
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Remove the back case.
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Locate and remove the four 3 mm screws around the CPU.
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The CPU is located beneath the copper heatsink.
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Now that the heatsink has been removed the CPU is visible. The CPU is the green square with silver metal in the center.
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Reapply thermal paste above the CPU.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.