TOSHIBA Satellite A505 laptop take apart video, disassemble, how to open disassembly

[@sebastianmalinowski6298]

after 13 years of having this model, this tutorial helped me fix my laptop, power socket was broken and pushed in. Thank you.

[@maltrae]

I needed to take apart my laptop to fix the USB port, which came loose. Watched this video twice and felt pretty confident that I could do it myself. I just put it all back together and it's working well enough to leave this comment! No extra screws left over either. :)

[@davekidder7640]

I spent $1.09 and I can now guarantee you that these hinges will never give me problems again. Of the four toshibas that we bought last year at Christmas three of them have problems with the hinges. Bad laptop...bad. Again thanks for your help.

[@peakwire]

Thanks for this video. I was stuck after unscrewing the back and did not know how to do the rest. Thanks again.

[@gailfletcher6075]

A gem. Tells me I shouldn't try replacing a dead speaker at home, if only for fear of losing one of the screws!

[@regazzz]

+Gail Fletcher if you make like a schema where screws are coming from, you should be fine.

[@libertypastor1307]

@@regazzz Or set aside different locations for different sized screws. Thanks for this video. It helped me take mine apart. My speakers were not working, and my computer kept shutting down. Now I know why - the "radiator" fins between the fan and the CPU were almost completely clogged with dust! I hope blowing it out solves that problem. Now I have to find a way to test the speakers to see why they quit working before I put it all back together.

[@eskimo227]

There's a few moments in the video that could be trouble for someone new to this. The HDD is bolted down, but that screw is already removed in the video. So it won't just slide out with a small push until that screw is removed. Also, the keyboard connector is already unlocked in the video. Forgetting to unlock that before tugging on the keyboard connector could result in serious damage.

[@regazzz]

I am very happy with viewer like you! Thank you for fixing your laptop :)))

[@midzata]

can someone please tell me what is that part which the technician is unpluging from 14:35 to 14:40? it is some electronic component placed just bellow the bottom of the monitor. fala

[@regazzz]

Hello, that was an inverter.

[@semco72057]

I have one similar to that one and fairly sure it is overheating and needs the fan cleaned out. It is plenty of work to get to that fan on the Toshiba. So far the Sony seems to be the easiest to get to the fan assembly. I just cleaned my HP Mini 110 laptop fan assembly and changed the hard drive in it. It wasn't that difficult to get to the fan in it either.

[@dmitrynaumchuk4863]

Hey! Nice vid! I have one question. Using this guide I opened the laptop, cleaned the fan and then closed the laptop. Everithing very carefull. But after that screen not working, I didnt touch anything exept fan. Can u plz help me to resolve this problem. Sorry for my english!

[@regazzz]

Hi, in the video I just pulling this keyboard cable out. How to unlock this lock? Easy. Take two little screwdrivers and push this little white things on the left and right side of this lock towards lcd screen... (then slide out keyboard cable) Hope you will fix your laptop!

[@jfish7981]

Thank you, got a disk stuck and this helped me retrieve it

[@regazzz]

Great, I am glad this video helped!

[@AndrewWalski]

what did you remove at 4:38 ish the little green chip that kind of looks like an sd

[@muffinralf7726]

3 years later, i think the wlan adapter

[@megazinein]

Exelente estoy muy agradecido por tu video tutorial, he conseguido reparar dos puertos usb y solo necesité saber cómo abrir o desarmar lo necesario hasta llegar al problema para poder solucionarlo, gracias a ti.

[@ahsenakber]

Hi I am about to open up my a505 to fix the hinges and clean it up. I don't have any tools. I just need to know what screw driver size do i need. I went to TARGET to buy a screw driver set but wasn't sure which set to buy. There were some sets from Black and Decker but I dint know which one would work with my laptop. Any quick advise would be a great help. Thanks

[@mamicholo]

u gotta admit regaz it depends on the persons expertise..a simple layman like myself cant do this i might break it instead. sigh i dont want to buy a toshiba again.

[@kekehondacivic]

very helpfull video,but what will happen if i dont but the screws back in the right place?

[@dben2126]

Ok so I have this same computer...I repaired the power jack but not my touch pad won't work...the black holding piece came loose and now it won't hold...any idea what I should do....

[@EATSxBABIES]

Open up the case, take off the keyboard and CD drive, then use a fine tool of some sort to nudge the DVD towards the right hand side of the laptop. Once you get it closer to the drive slot it's a simple task of pushing it through. I've had this issue before and caused some horrible over heating. Hopefully this helps.

[@autumnrain1892]

I love this computer. Had it for 16 years. Lol Just got done taking it apart to fix the changing port. You saved my pocket book. Now i need to figure out how to upgrade it instead of buying a new one. I want to run some video editing software and this is old and doesn't support it. Ideas? If you have a moment that is. ❤ ty!

[@regazzz]

Maybe an older version of editing software could work, would be hard to find...

[@autumnrain1892]

@@regazzz yeah... Coming up empty. I was thinking I could replace the graphics card but I don't know if this thing even has one. 🤣 I'm just learning about computers. Can ya tell?☺️

[@P00ters1]

the part i hate about taking apart laptops is..too many damn screws!!!! thanks for this. i was trying to take mine apart but wasnt sure how to.

[@withintemptation20]

hey there ... i am about to buy a screwdriver set to open my toshiba satellite laptop and clean it from dust. Could you please tell me the size range of the screwdrivers I should make sure fits the screws on the laptop?

[@j.lietka9406]

What do you do with the laptops you take apart? I got a hold of a Satellite A505, with a Centrino CPU & Vista 😴.

[@regazzz]

Added annotation to hdd and keyboard. Although k/b connector is locked, it is stupid that I didn't used some tools to show how to open it. Some people are asking than how to put it back and if they don't see how it was properly removed they don't understand how to properly install it back. My fault! Anyway, thanks!

[@12287boss]

Was the Cpu soldered in on this model I have the same one and intrested in putting and I7 in thanks

[@brendazamudio2264]

Please help wat do you mean by lock on the keyboard, theres the connector and it wont pull out when i tug on it, how do i get it out without breaking the connector of keyboard. Im talking about the black tape looking thing connected to keyboard please help, how do i take it off so i can dssasemble rest of laptop.

[@D84D]

I used this vid to help me figure out how to repair my power plug in. At least how to remove the parts to get to it. I reinforced it and the 2 usb plug ins as well. I re assembled and now have a cursor problem. I cannot reset it (like a mouse) now wondering if I didn't connect something?

[@50cuzy]

Hi! I have a Toshiba A505- S6965 and i have to clean the fan. Are there any "hardware" differences on disassemble process between A505 and A505-S6965? Thanks a lot!

[@nayabgaming0]

ya I have a prb with The Graphic card I know I need to change the whole motherboard but could I upgrade it by removeing my current motherboard to a new plz replay and which graphic card is the best 4r gameing

[@spartansfan1026]

So the CPU package is, unfortunately, BGA, correct?

[@ananto2002]

Many thanks for your effort in showing how to disassembly

[@regazzz]

You are very welcome!

[@ananto2002]

:o) cheers....

[@jpnitafan8463]

can i do this just to clean the inside of it??? My laptop always blue sceen and some one said that maybe i should clean the inside of it? Can you give me an advice...

[@TimDyb]

Some screws on the back are labeled F6 and others F4. Did you remove all of these?...or only the F6?

[@karlhenselin2]

I have an A505-S6980 which "no one" in my family put a boot password on. At about 6 minutes in, was that the battery there? Can I take off the keyboard, short that for a while, put it back together, and it might work?

[@regazzz]

I am sure a regular screwdriver will fit, but in some places you will need a thinner one.

[@NamxZero]

If something gets stuck in the usb port and the rest of it comes out so i cant grab it, can I take it out by opening the laptop?

[@regazzz]

Hello, fight for your future, don't stop and don't think that if someone already did something similar - you will loose. Think positively but expect all possible and impossible problems. There are tons of videos on how to troubleshoot and fix different things. You may start to watch it and try to fix something simple.

[@ahmadabufadaleh608]

A question. can use this laptop wireless card on a Toshiba Satellite p55w-b224 ?

[@parxelaria]

hola amigaso, se me rompió el cable este 6:22 se salieron del conector, como puedo saber en que orden van para repararlo? gracias capo!

[@regazzz]

Hola! This is either a webcam or microphone connector. You would need to get to the point where you can remote a screen - disassemble a screen and reassemble it back. Unless you don't need a microphone or webcam (you can check what was it because in this video I am taking apart a whole screen too) If you don't need a microphone and/or microphone - no need to take it apart)

[@leonardorojas6976]

Hello, good video thank you! one question, I need to repair my A505... the USB ports look like are loose from the socket. Can you tell me please if I need to disassemble all my laptop or only the front part in order to adjust the USB hardware? Thanks again!

[@regazzz]

To access USB ports you will need to remove a palmrest. If the USB port is a separate one - you will be able to change it easily.

[@brendazamudio2264]

Hey my DC Jack broke and I don't want to take it to the repair shop for 80$. Theres the black connector to keyboard. How do I take it off, im afraid it will break, i pulled it lightly and it didn't go so please respond as soon as possible.

[@davekidder7640]

Wow...what did that poor laptop do to you. Acutally this was pretty helpful. My Toshiba has popped the screws on both hinges. When I open up the screen the entire face of the laptop (keyboard) tries to lift off. I took things apart but I dont have the parts to repair the hinges...but obviously I was able to put it back together enough to use. Thanks.

[@regazzz]

I will not suggest, but it is completely up to you! :) Usually people overclocking CPU. But in case of this laptop you probably will be able to upgrade it. CPU, hard drive and memory you can upgrade. Just make sure check compatibility first.

[@mawgwi]

Your video is the best i've seen, i would like to learn how to repair all types of computers, how to tell what is broken, upgrade, etc. maybe start a little business,( i have become permanently disabled from waist down). where do i get started, any advice

[@CeeZee123]

I think my video cable is just loose (I get color issues and flickering depending on the angle of the screen). Do I need to take off all the bottom screws or can i go in just from the keyboard side?

[@regazzz]

Jordan Lowes If screen problem depends on position of the screen - it is most likely video cable issue. You would need to remove keyboard and a palmrest as well. You will also need to remove a front bezel and take of a screen to unplug a video cable from it.

[@regazzz]

Sorry for a very late response ... how it is possible I missed this comment? A505 is like a main number, SXXXX is a trim number that will tell what CPU is and other specs, but everything will be pretty much the same...

[@pablocesarrodriguez5287]

Hi, thank you for your post, is very usefull. I have the same laptop, Can i change de micro to i7? Someone told me that i cant upgrade the micro, beacuse it is integrated.

[@Sumant699]

What is the brand of that power screwdriver you are using there my friend?

[@DevoutSoldierYT]

Watch the video backwards to re-Assemble. I can’t find a re-assemble video on the internet guys.

[@twilomix]

I have a question for you, any idea why I only have sound coming out of only one speaker, and if you know how to rectify the issue

[@regazzz]

Either a bad speaker or a bad connection.

[@regazzz]

hm, check if both sides of this cable are connected well.

[@MotorCityMob]

My Toshiba Satellite A505-S6033 laptop used to OVERHEAT so bad, I bought it brand new and within a year or two it was overheating and shutting down. I never got it fixed and it has sat in a box for years. Now I Need a laptop, but I'm wondering if it will cost more than its worth to get it fixed.. I read somewhere this model has thermal paste issues that caused overheating, I think it was either that or some other fan issue, Idk 😢

[@markb1911]

just look into the round vented fan opening on the bottom and at the cooling fins on the side where the fan exhausts. If it is full of dust and debris, buy a can of keyboard duster and blast through the bottom vent opening and in from the side vent. You’ll be surprised at the dust cloud that shoots out. This needs to be done about once a year or the laptop will start running hot. That side vent and bottom intake is the entire cooling system for the processor.

[@MotorCityMob]

@@markb1911 I will try that! Thank you!

[@markb1911]

@@MotorCityMob This laptop has a heat-sink made up of two aluminum-finned heat-sinks connected together by a thick copper pipe. (heat-pipe) One side of the sink is mounted to the processor, and the other side is the metal fins that you’ll see within the fan exhaust port on the side of the laptop. The fan pushes air over the side sink’s fins out the side of the laptop. Because the two are connected with a copper pipe, (heat moves through copper very well as does electricity) and heat always moves towards the coolest part of a conductor, the heat is “pulled” through the pipe from where it’s mounted to the processor heatsink through the pipe towards the connected side heatsink being cooled by the fan. If the fan becomes obstructed either by dust, or the laptop being placed a soft surface like a blanket that blocks the intake on the laptop’s underside, both sides of the heat-sink become hot from lack of airflow through the bottom and out the side, and heat is no longer removed from the processor, making it overheat and go into thermal protection. (shutdown) This will also occur if the fan is not spinning because it has failed, (not common) or because there is a software driver issue that needs to be resolved. It’s ironic that using a “laptop” on the lap like the word suggests is actually one of the ways that causes the laptop to overheat and shut off lol.

[@MikeHF]

Fan replacement? If you could remove the bottom first?

[@regazzz]

Not on this Toshiba laptop.

[@lPinkGuy]

Wondering if someone could help. My Toshiba A505 just recently started making this weird noise coming from the fan in the top left corner. It is almost like a clicking sound and occasionally it gets VERY loud like a jet engine. I tried opening it, cleaning it thoroughly, and check to see if any screws were loosed. Didn't solve anything and I ended up messing something up as now my touchpad doesnt work. The connection that is right under the keyboard that it folded in a 90 degree angle

[@nabirakashif4026]

My charging port of the very same laptop has stopped working. I used to rotate the charging pin a lot to get it to an angle to charge but now it won’t charge at all. What do you suggest I do!! Help needed ASAP !! Thankyou in advance

[@regazzz]

Replace it. Buy "toshiba a505 dc jack" on eBay and fix your laptop - relatively easy task.

[@nabirakashif4026]

@@regazzz THANKYOU

[@top5trends444]

help me plsss my keyboard in my toshba laptop is cut off.. how can i fix that i cant turn it caus it says no media find

[@eskimo227]

Still a very useful video. Thanks. Saved me lots of money and stress

[@inesblixen4243]

I have a dvd that slipped into the laptop how can I get it out?

[@321qmvb6]

I'm not a computer savvy and need your help. I can't get in to my Toshiba A505. so, I will donate it but want to permanently delete all data to ensure isn’t going to be recovered. How do I do it without having access to my files/data? Replacing the hard drive would be enough? Thks

[@drcrane28]

What if i need to fix a metal piece that popped out of the back? Can i just put that back in by using pliers?

[@regazzz]

I am not sure I understand it correctly what metal piece on the back?

[@drcrane28]

regazzz you know the bits that let you open the computer, they're right in the back, they go into the screen almost

[@damianjah]

Hello I disarm my Toshiba and there is a kettle pice of copper I don't know we're it goes can u help me please is urgent

[@pablocesarrodriguez5287]

Can i put to toshiba a505 series a ssd disck SATA III ?

[@regazzz]

Some screws are regular size, another screws are very tiny. If you do only once in a while repair - don't use a power screw gun, it can give you more problem if you strip a screw. Sorry, can't give you a quick advice, I hope everything went well!

[@vientodepaz]

what you do with all the pieces?. thanks for sharing your video. regards

[@regazzz]

use as parts

[@regazzz]

Hope you fixed it!

[@SK1LLEDGAMER]

what can these be overclocked to?

[@regazzz]

Just buy what you need to on Ebay and replace it! Have a good luck!

[@jdao1203]

i have one right now next to me but Its my cousins and he has had it for a while, do you know what year this laptop is?

[@AScrapOfKindness]

2009 I had one until very recently -- it started to slow down, so I replaced it.

[@regazzz]

You are welcome!

[@nonexisting5018]

Oi Mate, I am trying to figure out how the hell to savvy up my left mouse button again. it works, but it seems that it is sunken i. Do I have to tear the whole thing apart to fix it?O_O Or is it as simple as just removing the face plate keyboard bit?

[@regazzz]

Johnathin Ankrom you may need to change a whole palmrest, unscrew plenty of screws (sorry didn't have time to respond early)

[@heathercopeland8090]

I think somebody ripped a piece out of my laptop there is a slim rectangle hole above the hdmi port what it supposed to be there

[@WreckingCHeckProd]

exceedingly useful, and 1080!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so freaking much!!!!!!!!!

[@D84D]

figured it out. a small ribbon/cable under the finger pad was disconnected. Difficult to re install the keyboard and the 2 screws to the metal layer and not disconnect all 4 ribbons. keyboard ribbon is tricky too. uninstalled and re installed 4 times. Now I'm novice!

[@regazzz]

If you will find a motherboard that comes out from A505 and that will be with better graphic - than why not, but I doubt there will be like that.

[@SSPTHuy]

do you know motherboard info?? please i need it motherboard's information...thanks a lot.

[@regazzz]

1. unplug power, remove battery. 2. open memory door. 3 remove memory unit/s 4. find a number starting with V000..... 5. that will tell you a motherboard number. 6. Google for specs. 7. thank me later ;-)

[@Federratas]

Did you find a motherboard for your laptop?

[@MystikAzn4vr]

This helped me out a ton! Thank you soo much!

[@regazzz]

GREAT! Thank you!

[@regazzz]

And this is a wonderful news! Good job!!!

[@lPinkGuy]

Cont. The connection that is folded in a 90 degree angle and is blue might have broke. The black plastic piece where it plugs in broke off. Could I glue it back in place and it would work? Also I am asking if anyone has an A505 keyboard or fan they don't need as I am willing to buy it.

[@regazzz]

Hinges are huge problem. And also holes where screw goes. Always cracked etc. Not only Toshiba...

[@michaelalfonso873]

can you provide a schematic diagram for A505-S6005

[@marbleriver3365]

Thanks! Fixed my kbd issue.

[@jesussantana6705]

does anyone know how to reset the BIOS of this computer

[@pauloricardoxavier]

Great job! Help me a lot. Thanks

[@username4312]

A505-S6980

[@danielsilvestre2553]

The part that i used to put my usb.its out I need to repared advices please

[@regazzz]

Check if this part a separate usb board or it is located on the motherboard. If it is a separate one - pretty easy to replace.

[@regazzz]

Hello, not really... you may find some fine pliers and try to catch it and remove it.

[@mayanjiva3265]

When I tried booting my laptop after assembling it, the screen says "no boot device found" plz help me someone

[@meditation8tv]

May not be reading hard drive

[@jorgeborja6281]

Exelente tutorial amigo!!!

[@NubbleHub]

I did this by myself, with a different model i've been in a good amount of computers but this was a pain in the arse and the components were really cheap

[@regazzz]

***** yep, part are cheap. I just don't buy parts from the other side of a great wall :)

[@zloyupier]

This is going to be very usefull to me, thanks :)

[@regazzz]

What is worst thing is if you forgot where screws go if you need to put it back together :)

[@Fobbe116]

Why did you disable rankings I was gonna press the like button

[@regazzz]

Thanks a lot, I will make annotation about that (4k views nobody cares, as usual!)

[@lAcxc]

Thanks bro! You help me, shared God bless

gracias man!

[@regazzz]

Daniel D76 ramirez centurión You are welcome!

[@regazzz]

Hello, I am not sure how this type of thing happened to you. You may need to take a look at some bios password removing tutorials first.

[@DiegoLopez-bx2lt]

great thanks.

[@regazzz]

Diego Lopéz You are welcome!

[@EATSxBABIES]

OH yeah, but it was a very surprising thing to see let me tell you. Overall it's been a good laptop to me, sadly it is on it's way out though.

[@meTimetraveler]

good vid

[@regazzz]

Hey! Thank you!

[@SK1LLEDGAMER]

Thank you :)