Toshiba Laptop

Geekgirl · 01-15-2008, 04:23 PM

I am working on a Toshiba Satellite PSM42U-019006. It is shutting down sporadically. I think the fan on the underneath side stopped working as I can see it is not spinning and I think the system is overheating causing it to shut down.
I never disassembled this particular make/model so I am wondering if anyone knows where I can find a manual or instructions on removing/replacing this fan the easy way? If not I will be doing it the hard way

**TheMatt** · 01-16-2008, 08:09 PM

Hi TJ,

Unfortunately I have not worked with that model nor does Google provide much info other than that it is a Dothan Pentium M and most likely Socket 479. If you remove the bottom covers/panels, can you clearly see the cooling assembly including the processor socket and heatplate/heatpipe assembly over the processor?

Geekgirl · 01-17-2008, 04:19 AM

Im happy to say that the laptop is torn apart. Unfortunately it needed to be totally disassembled. The fan is bad, smelted burnt so I now am replacing.

Thanks

**TheMatt** · 01-17-2008, 09:31 PM

Post back how it goes.

01-15-2008, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,118 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro/Vista/Windows 7	Toshiba Laptop I am working on a Toshiba Satellite PSM42U-019006. It is shutting down sporadically. I think the fan on the underneath side stopped working as I can see it is not spinning and I think the system is overheating causing it to shut down. I never disassembled this particular make/model so I am wondering if anyone knows where I can find a manual or instructions on removing/replacing this fan the easy way? If not I will be doing it the hard way __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Toshiba Laptop Hi TJ, Unfortunately I have not worked with that model nor does Google provide much info other than that it is a Dothan Pentium M and most likely Socket 479. If you remove the bottom covers/panels, can you clearly see the cooling assembly including the processor socket and heatplate/heatpipe assembly over the processor? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

01-17-2008, 04:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,118 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro/Vista/Windows 7	Re: Toshiba Laptop Im happy to say that the laptop is torn apart. Unfortunately it needed to be totally disassembled. The fan is bad, smelted burnt so I now am replacing. Thanks __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

01-17-2008, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Toshiba Laptop Post back how it goes. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides