How to dismantle a toshiba satellite pro 4600 notebook.
I need to replace the right break hinge and re-solder the power jack.
I need detailed instructions on how to get to and fix these two components.

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Clarification of Question by chrisvk-ga on 09 Feb 2005 11:46 PST

I removed all the screws I could see on the LCD display. After
removing the little plastic sticky thingies.
I cannot seem to seperate the LCD screen from the main Laptop.

Please post pictures if possible

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Clarification of Question by chrisvk-ga on 10 Feb 2005 23:31 PST

I took in the laptop to a authorized repair shop.
Needed it fixed in a hurry to get some files off of it.
If only I had a few days more, could have fixed it myself. Grrrrrr

As you have discovered, laptops are a pure pig to dissemble.
Specifically I don?t know this model but often there are screws
located under labels (which you implied knowledge of). Also though,
sometimes they lurk under removable plastic trim or LED escutcheons
etc, and it is rarely obvious which bits have to be removed first. If
finally you are convinced there are no more screws, it?s a case of
fingernails in seams to unsnap the casings apart. Sometime the case
mating tags are merely lands which mate with depressions, but other
times they ?barb? into slots. These invariably break but as long as
you are not too concerned with aesthetics, mating edges can be taped
together. Superglue is a bit permanent but small spotting can be
appropriate.

Hopefully someone can advise *exactly* for your model but perhaps this
comment will help.

Best

Should have added that there are many different ways which small
escutcheons (often hiding screws) are held in place. They can slide,
rotate or merely snap out. Sometimes you have to lift the end of a
plate to allow it to slide out. Every way in which you (or I) can
think of for a plate to be secured has been done -- and then some
more.

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