Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 Monitor Replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1Removing the monitor allows for replacement or inspection of the screen.
What you need
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Locate the two sliding locks indicated in the photo.
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Slide the right lock (labeled "1") to the right. It will remain in the unlocked position.
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Slide the left lock (labeled "2") to the left and hold it in place.
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Remove the four screws indicated in the photos using a Phillips 00 Screwdriver. Left to right: 6mm button-head, 3mm flat-head, 6mm button-head, 6mm button-head.
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Slightly lift and ease the keyboard forward, toward the screen, until the tabs clear the case.
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When all the tabs are free, slowly lift the bottom of the keyboard while keeping the top of the keyboard angled down. Continue to carefully rotate the keyboard over until you can access the ribbon cable that is still connecting it to the computer.
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The Ribbon Cable must be disconnected here to release the keyboard.
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Using a plastic splunger or the tip of your screwdriver gently push upward on the two black tabs securing the connection.
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When the black plastic bar running across the cable is unseated you can slowly and carefully pull the ribbon cable free.
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You can now lift and remove the keyboard.
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Locate the gray wire on the right.
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Detach the white end by gently pulling each socket away from the other.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.