Toshiba Satellite L55-A Battery Replacement

はじめに

This guide shows how to remove and replace the lithium-ion battery for the Toshiba L55 laptop. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Remove the RAM cover

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Before you begin, be sure to power down your laptop.
Flip the laptop over so that the back cover is facing up.
Unscrew the captive Phillips screw securing the RAM cover.

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手順2

Lift up the edge of the RAM cover and remove it.

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手順3 Disconnect the ethernet connector cable

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Use an opening tool to pry up the ethernet connector cable from its socket near the RAM module.
Disconnect the cable.
During reassembly, make sure you re-insert this connector right-side-up. The connector is keyed to plug in only one orientation, so if it doesn't slide into place easily, turn it around and try the other way.

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手順4 Remove the back cover

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Remove the thirteen 6.8 mm long Phillips screws securing the back cover.

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手順5

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Insert the point of an opening pick in the seam between the SuperMultiDrive and the rest of the back cover.
Push the SuperMultiDrive's lip away from the back cover to disconnect the drive.
Slide the drive out of the bay and remove it from the laptop.

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手順6

The back cover is still held in place by plastic clips.
Insert the point of an opening pick into the back cover seam near the ethernet port.
Twist the pick to release the plastic clips along the edge.

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手順7

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Grasp the loosened back case edge with your hand and lift it slowly away from the laptop. The remaining clips should release with ease.
If you meet significant resistance, stop and check for forgotten screws.
Remove the back cover.
To reinstall the back cover, align the cover and press along the edges to snap the clips back in place.

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手順8 Unscrew the battery

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Remove the two 6.8 mm long Phillips screws securing the battery.

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手順9

Lift the battery out of its recess and move it slightly away from the motherboard in order to reveal the battery cable.

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手順10 Disconnect the battery

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Grasp the battery cable near its motherboard socket and pull the connector horizontally out of the socket.

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手順11 Remove the battery

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Remove the battery.

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終わりに

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery: Charge it to 100% and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then use your device until it shuts off due to low battery. Finally, charge it uninterrupted to 100%.