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Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement

Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement

Joshua E Hong

Joshua E Hong and one other contributor

Last updated on June 3, 2023

15 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

Go to step 1

This guide teaches you how to replace the battery in a Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 laptop.

What you need

Tools

  1. Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Close laptop and turn it upside down.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Move the left locking hatch to the left.

    • Hold the right spring latch to the right.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the battery from the laptop.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The keyboard is held in by a locking strip between the screen and the keyboard.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the metal spudger to pry out the right portion of the locking piece just above the DEL key.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use your hand to take out locking strip from the right portion that was pried out.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillip's #0 screwdriver to take out the two 5.8 mm Phillip's #0 screws from the top right and left corners of the keyboard.

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  9. Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite A305-S6848 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keyboard up slightly. Use caution as the keyboard ribbon cable is still attached below the keyboard.

    • Disconnect the keyboard by flipping the locking clip upwards.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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