Disassembling Toshiba T1960CS for HDD Removal

Written By: WayneG
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Disassembling Toshiba T1960CS for HDD Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

Access to Hard Disk Drive

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    • Pry up cover, remove screw.

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    • Remove screws.

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    • Gently pry out to unsnap top plastic housing.

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    • Lift keyboard and flip over, but do not remove, it is still attached by ribbon cable.

    • Slide back connector tabs to release ribbon cable.

    • Remove 5 screws and lift out plate to access HDD and FDD.

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    • To remove HDD loosen tape, lift out BIOS battery, remove screws and slide back HDD housing.

    In this view, the ribbon cable connector tabs are shown in their open position.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

WayneG

Member since: 13/05/13

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One comment

The plastic housing does not come off. It seems to be attached to the screen

James Blimthorpe -