Satellite A210-171 - clean the fan/radiator
I have a satellite A210-171. The fan runs strong at times, more heating and twice a day of closure, I guess I have to give it a good clean? It's anywhere, I looked I can't find instructions on how to clean my particular * do * and * model *.
I know that I can use an air can without starting to dismantle things, but I think he needs a little more to get my laptop to work like new. Any help telling me where to look would be greatly appreciated, I hope as well as some pictures of cell being dismantled (eyes rolling)
Thank you
Hey Gradma Sue,
Why you didn t use the forum search? You will find a sufficient number of threads on the cleaning of a Toshiba laptop.
You only need compressed air spray. With this, you can blow the dust from the cooling fans and it of quite easy to use.
I've created an interesting article from Toshiba that describes this step by step:
http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/HTD7A01ZZ000AR01.htm
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