Toshiba Tecra 2018 Water Damage Repair

Water Damage Repair is one of the most common repairs for Toshiba Tecra 2018. 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

🔩 Replacement Parts

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:

Turn off the laptop.

Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing upwards and the hinges are closest to you.

Remove the fifteen 5 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 2:

Lift up back panel using your hands and remove it from the rest of the laptop.

Step 3:

Lift the plastic covering over the battery plug.

Step 4:

Pull the wired cable up towards the top of the laptop to disconnect it from its socket on the motherboard.

Step 5:

Remove the single 2 mm screw from the corner of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 6:

Remove the three 3 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 7:

Lift up on the battery with your hands and remove it from the laptop.

Step 8:

Lift up on the hard drive.

Step 9:

Pull out the plug from the hard drive.

DIY vs Professional Repair

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your Toshiba Tecra 2018 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 255 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Toshiba Tecra 2018 generates 265 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 10 kg of CO₂. That's a 96% reduction in carbon emissions!