Toshiba Satellite Pro C50-A Teardown

[@martinheath9947]

Cheers David. Without this tutorial, I’d never have discovered those 7 screws under the keyboard. 🙏

[@georgiahughes8380]

Needed to tear my Satellite down to replace snapped screen hinges - I'm a complete amateur and this video was brilliant help...Thanks!

[@TonyDavies]

Thanks for the video makes so much easier to repair the broken DC jack

[@sparkybaxley8472]

Thank You! Removing the battery is standard. Removing the small hard drive and Ram cover is also standard, and removing the 2 screws holding the keyboard in would be standard. There are a lot of videos on how to replace the keyboard in a Dynabook, but your video was the only one that showed going at it from the bottom by the control key. And, the screw I needed to remove was actually inside the area near the RAM. Success thanks to you.

[@marcelfernandezromero8905]

Toshiba really doesn't want us to clean that fan

[@rogerborg]

Wow, talk about over-engineered. Thank you so much for that.

[@bpb235]

Cheers for this video, I have to replace my power jack and this should make it a lot easier now I know exactly how to take it apart !

[@SeriousClassics]

Whats the module next to the BIOS battery? GPU?

[@MIXORMIXOR]

Thank you for this simple yet helpful video.

[@lorddraco2086]

Thanks for the video, my toshiba satellite had a broken display and I replaced it for a new one, but now the new screen is dim, barely can see the screen, so I think the problem is with the backlight connection, and this video gives me the clue about wherever to search the problems, thanks again

[@ChaudhryAzeem]

hii dpcomputing i wanted know how to reset bios and where can i find the bios IC ??

[@leechap3]

This a terrific video, really clear and easy to follow. It has taken away any fear I had. The one I am looking at has a fan that is not spinning at all, so obviously the laptop generates overheating messages within a minute of starting up. The fan looks very accessible, so I'm hoping it's just clogged with dust. thank you!

[@dpcomputing]

+Lee C Yes just clean out the fan and hopefully it will fix the issue.

[@leechap3]

+dpcomputing It turns out the fan and heat sink were perfectly clean so I ordered a replacement off EBay $11 U.S.. 4-6 weeks via slow boat from China.

[@nikoshurricane]

In order for me to clean the laptop with compressed air do i have to open it like you did or is there an easier/safer way for me to do it? I'm kinda scared to do the things you did due to me being a total noob and a bit clumsy. Excellent video mate. Cheers from Greece.

[@dpcomputing]

Do it like in the video.

[@clotilde1]

Hi, your video is very interesting and well done!! At 2:24 you began to describe how there are 11 screws to remove the back panel. Overtime I have lost a few of these screws, I have no idea how but they have seemed to have fallen out!! Do you know what type of screw they are? Like the size and where I could get some more?

[@dpcomputing]

Chloe Amaral I'd suggest you take one out and visit a local computer store or maybe even a hardware store to see if they have anything similar.

[@craigtodd1000]

Great help getting the keyboard off. Thank you

[@claytonbugeja6791]

mine is not turning on, the power jack with a tester seems fine, maybe the power button?

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Awesome video, I'm working on a C75D-A7286 and got all the screws out of the back but couldn't figure out why the rear cover still wouldn't come off. Didn't notice the keyboard clips and screws underneath so thanks!

[@biggur5]

Great vid. Am I able to swap my i3 CPU 3120M for i5 3230M or will I need to change motherboard too?

[@isaotojo3213]

Concise and to the point especially on how to remove the keyboard. I would have damaged the left-hand screw if you didn’t remind it

[@Bboychev]

is possible put in double channel this RAM in the toshiba satellite?? i dont see the option in a BIOS...

[@kevinbuscato6117]

Where could I find the BIOS jumpers on this model?? I can't access my computer anymore because of the bios password

[@PHILMO16]

Hi, Thanks for your vidéo really helpful. I have a problem with the audio jack and would like to know if it's easily accessible. I presume that there is a soldering issu.

[@gathemsef395]

Dear sir : My IC button became unable to start my computer and unfortunately my warranty had expired. How can I mange this problem?

[@paullakra]

I have model C50-A-1JP. It is similar to the model you have dismantled but you don't have to remove the keyboard in order to get the bottom cover off. You do have to remove the one screw that holds it in from underneath though. The keyboard is held in with one screw on the left hand side fromt the front. The right hand side of the keyboard has a flat headed pin where the screw would be expected to be. If you do want to get the keyboard out you have to lever the keyboard up very carefuly with a screwdriver pushed underneath it to release this pin. to replace push the right hand side of the keyboard down and the pin will click into place.

[@dpcomputing]

Paul Lakra thanks for the info on the C50-A-1JP. Much appreciated!

[@mattym6749]

Do these heat up by the right hand side palm?

[@paulvidal3016]

Hello ! Excellent video - although I'm pretty late in watching it ! May I ask you where the CLEARCMOS jumper are located precisely, and how I can short them to remove a bios password ? Thank you so much beforehand. Paul from France

[@imadkassis2067]

please i need to know where is the Bluetooth located. is it part of the wifi card?

[@CY3ERD0G]

don't suppose you now how to reset BIOS on said computer...or the location of the jumper/contacts???

[@uchihakakashi1738]

how can i fix the "RTC battery is low" problem in this laptop ?

[@webmaster8230]

Hi David - very useful and clear video (thank you). I've tried taking the CMOS battery out to re-set the BIOS password but it does not work (left it out for hours, several times). I thought newer computers used EEPROM for BIOS passwords and therefore didn't need power to maintain it. Is there a jumper to use, like B500 or XXX on older Satellites? Regards

[@dpcomputing]

Web Master Did you also take the battery out and left it unpluged?

[@webmaster8230]

dpcomputing Yes, all power disconnected, several times and overnight. However, I have fixed it. On the C-50A there is no B500 or XXX but there are three jumpers beside the CMOS battery (below, right). They are a set of three, with a single arrow to the JP numbers. They are clearly for (proficient) user access - nicely made jumpers, and easy to jump with a flat head screwdriver, arranged in three pairs of gold triangles. I jumped all three, one at a time, and one of them re-set the BIOS password. Am back in, and no longer letting my kids near my laptop ... (Couldn't have done it without your tear-down video - thanks!)

[@hotlips201275]

Web Master What are the JP numbers as I'm struggling to find the jumpers that you describe?

[@medper]

+Web Master Hi.. I've identified the three sets of jumpers next to the CMOS battery and have tried jumping each of them one by one but still reuire password to enter bios.. My model is a C50D-A-13X if it makes any difference? Did you jump them whilst powering on from battery? from mains? with CMOS battery in or out? HELP!!!

[@DeLuXeSuE92]

Hey there! Greets from germany. Have the same prob as medper. need urgent help - may you contact me?

[@geodod71]

Great Video Has helped my confidence no end. Well done and great detail in video

[@dpcomputing]

Cheers for the feedback George Dodge

[@markcollins4359]

For what year Toshiba C50 laptop battery life persist?

[@juanantoniosantamariaserra8199]

Hola, tengo el mismo PC ahora mismo tiene 8Gb de ram. Lo puedo ampliar o cambiarlo por uno superior? Gracias.

[@sumarbrander9625]

Kind sir, can you demo the backlight and inverter part? I'm having problems on my screen. Please.

[@meowstermeow2967]

Does it have the option for graphics card?

[@enriquebellani7658]

Excellent video!! Many thanks to share it with us. I am having trouble with the display (I gess is a bad contact betwwen the flat cable and the motherboard). When I make some pressure with my hand to the back of the PC, close to HDD, the display works fine. Do you know where is located in the mother the connetor for the flat cable which connects the display? Thank you in advanced

[@dpcomputing]

Sorry I haven't taken the screen of this model so can't tell you without looking at that model.

[@aniusers]

Where do you find the Graphics Card Drivers because of a line showing up reflecting the upper part to the bottom.

[@dpcomputing]

+WinterCast Gaming Studios Check out www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/computers/satellite/pro/c50/pscg7a-01y01w/download

[@abdallahmohmed4285]

Is it possible to change the processor of the labtop to be better for games

[@felix329]

My co c50 won’t connect to the internet because some part is messed up. Part of the plastic on mine came apart slightly and when I clicked it back in I had internet for one day and then nothing. What piece(a) might this be?

[@dpcomputing]

Sounds like you either damaged the network / wifi card or the network port. Are you running via cable or network? If wireless the actually wireless card may have become dislodged.

[@jamesmccann531]

I just want to clean the cooling system, how can I do this without disassembly, as I don't want to risk any damage.

[@cherrysfunk]

Hey so my pc (this one) seems to have overheating issues, any tips? I believe its my fan but I won't take apart my laptop since I'm not an expert with the whole insides of a laptop. Im using it right now and I have it open for like, 50 minutes and its already lagging af. need help plz

[@Beto8starwalker]

Can I conect a mini PCIexpress to the wifi port? Thanks.

[@dupuisdavid2690]

Hi, I bought the Toshiba C50-A-1JR They told me I had a Intel hd graphics 4000, but I only have a hd graphics. Is it possible to change the processor of this computer ? I searched, but I don't find any socket for the processor. Can you help me ? Thanks

[@dpcomputing]

You can't upgrade the graphics processor on this laptop.

[@Syndrosia]

What intel processor is it

[@altermann5636]

and where r the contact points for jcmos on a c50-A-1M0 ?

[@calvintsjunk]

Do you know where the jumper to reset the BIOS is in this board?

[@dpcomputing]

Calvin Junk disconnect from the main power, remove the BIOS battery and main battery. Leave the computer for an hour or two and the BIOS should be reset.

[@dmm10000]

hi dp can you show us where the BIOS chip is please ?

[@lewiscampbell2627]

What are your general thoughts on the build quality - is it sturdy? The plastic looks fairly tough, but hard to tell.

[@dpcomputing]

It isn't a ruggardised design but it is fairly good. I'd suggest you go into you local bulk electronics store and see if you can have a hands on look.

[@Cibo-1]

PLEASE HELP ME, the lapto work fine and I only clean my fan and the assembly again, I dont touch other things then the laptop don pass the AC charge and the laptop dont turn on, the laptop die, the laptop

[@yojbongz3709]

Can u show me where jumper is?..so i can short circuit my laptop since i forgot the bios password..please..thanks u..

[@GameCreeper]

Can the battery be put back easily, and the computer work the same?

[@dpcomputing]

GameCreeper yes as long as it is the same battery or the same model battery.

[@GameCreeper]

thankyou, my computer works again :D

[@jimmi7402]

The screw on the bottom case closest to the power adapter fell out a while ago. Lately when I open & close the screen, the case near the hinge gets stressed and deforms & I worry that it might break. The screw won't thread back into the hole where it came from (appears to be stripped in the hole). I was thinking of trying to force in teh next size hole and not have to take the base off to fix it. Any suggestions?

[@dpcomputing]

I would recommend taking it into a repair shop. Using a larger screw may damage other internal components.

[@jimmi7402]

Thanks for getting back to me. Cheers Jim

[@sapzasmr6752]

what size of screw driver it is?

[@anileshvijay2189]

Can I get circute diagram for the same laptop in the video My board had some shots Pls help

[@79koski79]

Great video, it really helped me to open up this old junk :)

[@Sk3Gaming]

Great video, but where is the graphics card in this model?

[@dpcomputing]

***** There is no graphics card per se but a graphics chips directly on the motherboard.

[@ahmedmamdouh8860]

dear Thanks for this fruitful info. can you recommend a supplier to purchase the motherboard for the same model in your video: Toshiba satellite c50 A569

[@davetangaere2892]

hi where is the reset button my laptop wont power up at all i was charging my phone in the usb port and laptop just powerd of and never turnd back on or power up again

[@dpcomputing]

There is no "reset" button. Have you tried removing the battery and then turning it on?

[@giacdegiac]

Thank you for the great video. I've got a C50-A-1DP and i'm searching for a HDD Caddy to add a SSD to the laptop but i can't find one with the proper cover. Any suggestions ??

[@dpcomputing]

***** just get a 2.5" SSD or a 2.5" mounting kit for the ssd.

[@evilwarlock]

Hi, thanks for the detailed video! I'm looking to replace the HDD with an SSD, and install a HDD instead of the DVD drive. Is there anything in particular I need to do for this model? Would I need a mount for it or something similar? Thanks in advance!

[@dpcomputing]

+evilwarlock Thats for the feedback. :-) In rergards to the SSD just get a 2.5" one with the same dimensions as the current HDD.

[@jackiez4888]

is it possible to remove the back cover (to expose the fan) without removing the keyboard?

[@ntsempty1209]

no sorry, you have to remove the keyboard

[@racharlaravichandra414]

Can you tell me the jumper number in this same model because my laptop had bios password ...I have forgotten the password of bios

[@adwaitagnome]

Just remove the cmos battery and put it in again. When you take the HDD/RAM panel, remove the clock battery, wait about 30secs and put it back in again.

[@dishan120]

Hi Need a help. I down grade my Toshiba Satellite C50D-A laptop to win7 I'm having difficult to install my Lan card and SD card driver do you know what it is and where to download it? I did try it in Toshiba website but no luck.

[@dpcomputing]

+Dishan Saparamadu Try this one www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/computers/satellite/c50/pscfwa-02500k/download

[@dishan120]

+dpcomputing Thank you.

[@mrtechguru22]

Any chance of replacing the headphone socket or is it on the mainboard?

[@dpcomputing]

peter colbrook from memory it is on the motherboard

[@lenyeg]

Same question. How to do that?

[@zephyr3024]

I have the C50-A-OFN and ive had it for about a year now, I don't know why but the touchpad is really worn out same with the keyboard but I don't know why it wore out so quickly because I don't use it 24/7. The Intel Pentium 2020m CPU goes up to the mid 80C temperature and the 500GB hardrive has been as high as 55C while playing Minecraft. Any advice on how to get the temperatures down?

[@dpcomputing]

Zephyr302 MC Clean the fan and grill. If you are game you can also take off the heatsink and remove the old thermal paste and reseat it with some new thermal paste.

[@zephyr3024]

Yeah that's a good idea, thanks :D

[@dracow1970]

I have to replace my top case and screen frame on a Toshiba satellite c55d-b5102 but can't find one for that model can you tell me which ones would be compatible thank you

[@dpcomputing]

If a Google search doesn't help contact Toshiba.

[@vicd8761]

exact same laptop wont turn on, wont charge. Suddenly stopped working last month. I took it to PC World they said its a motherboard problem.... can i replace the motherboard i have another toshiba laptop that i dont use and it works, think i could swap the motherboards ?

[@dpcomputing]

+Vic D You can swap motherboards but need to replace it with the same model.

[@23TGRaven]

im wondering wts da mother board chupset? hm70 or hm77?

[@joessmax]

Where is the cmos reset jumper?

[@Heath-hg5kp]

joessmax - I do not know but try taking the cmos battery out and wait about 60 seconds for the capacitors to discharge. (make sure you take the main laptop battery out too)

[@kyrosavcic7382]

does anyone know where i can get the drivers and what is the network cards and lan card

[@nicovantdack2537]

i have a thosiba satellite C50D-A-134 but is has a AMD cpu of 1ghz to slow to play games but i have an old laptop with a INTEL cpu of 2,40ghz i want to replace that in my thosiba computer but i dont now if its compatible on this laptop so please answer back

[@dpcomputing]

Nico Van T Dack unfortunately it won't be compatible.

[@jake7821]

I have the Toshiba C50t-A. I'm guessing it's the same if not, relatively! I have a question about the GPU. Am I able to upgrade? I've read allot of forums about upgrading a laptops GPU in general, Witch they all pretty much say no. Because Allot of laptops use Intel integrated graphics I'm guessing? Although, For my particular model I know for a fact that my Toshiba C50t-A Does in fact have a NVIDIA Geforce 710m 1gb GPU in it, However I do not know if it is removable or upgradable. If the answer is yes, Then I'll look into it further. If the answer is no, is this because the GPU processor itself is fixed to the motherboard or some other reason, Like the Bios/UEFI Won't allow it? Reason for thinking that is because I am unable to access the Advanced features to change the RAM Voltage from 1.35v to 1.5v so I can use ddr3 and ddr3l. I think that's very silly for the manufacturers to lock us out. Bios and RAM used to be very versatile, Any way back to the subject, GPU Upgradable or not?

[@dpcomputing]

+Jake Maggs I would say it is fixed to the motherboard so no. Generally with laptops you can upgrade very little due to their design (ie small form factor) and thermal issues.

[@jake7821]

+dpcomputing Thanks for the swift feedback! I decided to overclock the 710m a smidgen although, I may just stream from my Desktop.

[@dirtyarjun]

very well demonstrated mate cheers

[@GhostfaceKillar]

Hey man I have a c50 too but when I open mine up there are many differences. Mine has a metal plate instead of a cpu fan please help :)

[@dpcomputing]

Domestic Minecrafter sorry if it is different it must be a slightly different model to the one I have so I can't offer any suggestions as I don't know what model yours is.

[@GhostfaceKillar]

Okay :) I'm getting it repaired so if it fails I'll tell you

[@n701204x]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@headvodon2842]

Can I insert sim in that?

[@racharlaravichandra414]

Toshiba Satellite C50-A 10016 model I had forgotten my bios password ,so can you help me which jumper I have to short to reset bios password

[@johnsnow7348]

hello dpcomputing. can you please let me know if i can add a ssd drive additionally apart from the default 1TB HDD to my TOSHIBA SATELLITE C50-A569 laptop ?

[@dpcomputing]

+John Snow You can replace the hard drive int he machine with a SSD.

[@shahkhalid8233]

Siri have bought but where is the CD room

[@lukesmith1830]

DP Computing How much RAM can this laptop hold? and what is best for gaming?

[@dpcomputing]

Luke Smith 16G is the max. The more memory the better but I'd suggest at least 8G

[@lukesmith1830]

dpcomputing do u know a good place to buy some is

[@dpcomputing]

Luke Smith Depends on where you live! :-) I'd say just google it!

[@tesfayhaile3161]

tanks for the video. can u help me to fix my laptop speaker?

[@hairielaysam7064]

help... is toshiba laptop C50 a560 satellite has upgradable/Changeable cpu??? this laptop has core i3 and i want to change it to core i5 or i7...

[@dpcomputing]

It is a pain to change CPU's in laptops. If they aren't soldered in you need to find out the exact model CPU's supported in that model due to thermal and BIOS limitations. Your best bet would be to contact Toshiba direct to confirm what CPU's the laptop supports.

[@algerian2389]

Great video man thank you so much,,,my headset input is ruined and im trying to fix thx again appreciate it

[@diogovinagre1008]

so I decided to clean my fan just like you show in the video however now the screen wont go on. I have no idea what I might have done wrong. If someone could help

[@dpcomputing]

Can you check that all the cables are properly seated? Are the lights coming on on the unit?

[@diogovinagre1008]

Thank you for your answear but I've actually managed to make it work again. Think some dust might have been blocking the fan 'cause all I did was removing it and give it a good clean.

[@denniszukowski2980]

Thank you! I want to replace the wifi card in my new C55-A5195 with a card that supports 5G and bluetooth. I couldn't figure out how to get at it...... Your video is a big help.

[@Alan_Gor_Forester]

Where is the video card?

[@dpcomputing]

Alan Gor it is directly on the main board of the unit.

[@icanrememberthis]

dpcomputing Negatory, it is built into the cpu (intel)/apu (amd). Great video for disassembling, it gets harder and harder to clean the cpu fan by yourself.

[@televisionandcheese]

Does this laptop have a Expresscard port?

[@Heath-hg5kp]

television and cheese - No

[@jdswitz67]

Hey: Wondering if anyone knows the SIZE of the 11 screws holding the bottom case? I'm attempting to repair one for my Niece & have about 5 of these lower screws missing. Thanks in advance!

[@chloejackson-reynolds418]

m3x6. 3mm in diameter and 6 mm in length. they are machine screws btw.

[@mahmoudvega25]

Screw size??

[@anujbhatt2842]

I want to replace the cpu of this laptop. Which cpu supports this laptop? I have an AMD E-1 2100 1GHz processor. With Radeon Graphics, 8*** series.

[@sbasha2216]

Thank you so much, That's was very helpful

[@albayariq573]

hello brother i need your help i have same toshiba laptop forgot the bios password you can help me

[@peterhodgkinson5095]

Remove the CMOS battery which is a button shaped type and wait 20 secs and then the BIOs settings should be set back to default = password cleared

[@leandrojodar]

Thanks a lot for the video!!!

[@JohnBNotgoodenough]

Where is the display card?

[@dpcomputing]

The video chi is on the main board.

[@JohnBNotgoodenough]

+dpcomputing Okay, thank you!

[@tottifrouty]

Can i change the graphic card in this model. It is not good enough😞

[@sumitmachal7613]

please let me know if you get the answer for this question.

[@dpcomputing]

Abdallah Mohmed - I wouldn't recommed changing the CPU due to heat and thermal issues related to a faster CPU.

[@Stormas3000]

dpcomputing but would it be possible to change the processor without soldering? does the mb have a socket?thanks for the vids!

[@dpcomputing]

I can't check as I don't have access to that model anymore but I believe there is no socket.

[@Stormas3000]

ok thank you

[@victorMD11]

Stormas3000 Well, the CPU in this model (and most regular sized laptops) can be replaced without problem, there's a little black screw just under the pointy end of the copper cooling system, you turn it a little bit, releasing it from the socket, and the CPU is yours ;) Another thing is try to replace the socket, which would be something really hard to do. But yeah, I would check more powerful CPU's designed for this laptop series and sockets before decide to change it.

[@Stormas3000]

ok thanks!

[@ernestotroyaburgos2361]

Thank you very much! It's easy with you. Thanks!

[@laminecrazy16]

can i replace another cpu i have i3 and i want i5 is that possible

[@dpcomputing]

I wouldn't recommend upgrading CPU's unless you know for certain that the model you are upgrading to it is supported by Toshiba. This is due to BIOS and thermal constraints.

[@laminecrazy16]

Thank you sir

[@gwajimzana3209]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO

[@pwincessnafzxxx]

does this machine have a real dvd tray? because I have this model and theres no eject button so I'm confused

[@dpcomputing]

Jade Smith not all models have an optical drive.