Toshiba Satellite 2019 Camera Repair
Complete guide to Toshiba Satellite 2019 camera repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Camera Repair is one of the most common repairs for Toshiba Satellite 2019. This repair involves replacing the damaged optics component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement optics 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:
Using a plastic opening tool, remove the four plastic stickers located on the four corners of the LCD screen assembly. These plastic stickers are covering screws.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the now uncovered 5.75mm screws and place them to the side.
Step 2:
With a plastic soft pry tool, open up the laptop display assembly by methodically prying from left to right. Be careful to not damage any internal circuitry.
'''Do not''' attempt to pry apart the bottom, the LCD assembly never gets fully disassembled in this tutorial.
Step 3:
Remove the 2 pieces of black tape using a sharp tool to free the camera board, note that the camera board is still connected to a cable.
Step 4:
Carefully disconnect the camera board from the laptop. We used [product|IF145-020|tweezers].
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $36-$150)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($60-$250)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Toshiba Satellite 2019 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 246 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Toshiba Satellite 2019 generates 250 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 4 kg of CO₂. That's a 98% reduction in carbon emissions!
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