Toshiba Satellite 2017 Water Damage Repair

Water Damage Repair is one of the most common repairs for Toshiba Satellite 2017. This repair involves replacing the damaged recovery component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 2-4 hours and requires difficult skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

What You'll Need

• Replacement recovery part (OEM or aftermarket)
• Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
• Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
• Adhesive strips or glue
• Clean workspace with good lighting

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1:

Switch-off the laptop and remove the battery.

Step 2:

To remove the Keyboard you must open 7x locking clips.

You can use a cutter and a plastic tool.

Step 3:

Remove the Keyboard.

Remove the HDD, RAM Memory cover.

Step 4:

Remove the HDD and the DVD optical drive.

Step 5:

Unscrew the screws from the upper and the bottom cases.

Step 6:

With a plastic tool you can separate the bottom case from the laptop.

Step 7:

Disconnect the CPU fan cable connector.

Now you have 4x screws on the CPU side and 2x on the fan.

Step 8:

Separate the fan from the radiator.

Clean the radiator and the fan. Use a soft brush.

Step 9:

Put thermal compose to the main CPU and you are ready for assembling.

After the start-up, check if the fan works.

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DIY vs Professional Repair

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your Toshiba Satellite 2017 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 240 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Toshiba Satellite 2017 generates 250 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 10 kg of CO₂. That's a 96% reduction in carbon emissions!