Toshiba Tecra A10 - Manual (Page 215)

User’s Manual G-3
TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300
4. If the “ Please click [OK] to run the TOSHIBA Cooling
Performance Diagnostic Tool to check the cooling
performance of your PC.
” message is still displayed after running
the “TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool” in step 3, it is
recommended you turn off the computer and contact TOSHIBA support.
Cleaning the cooling module
This section explains how to clean the cooling module.
To clean the cooling module, follow the steps detailed below:
1. Shut down the computer - make sure the Power indicator is off (refer to
the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting Started if
required).
2. Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to
the computer.
3. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.
4. Remove the battery pack (refer to the Replacing the battery pack
section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes , if required).
5. Using a thin-tipped tool, push on the hole in the edge of the Cooling
module cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to remove.
Figure G-1 Removing the cooling module cover
6. Lift the plastic film and clean the cooling module using a vacuum
cleaner or other cleaning tool.
If you use the computer for a long period, the inside of the computer may
become hot. Always allow the computer to cool to room temperature
before you clean the cooling module.
Cooling module cover
Hole
Do not use a ball pen, cotton swap or similar to remove dust. If these touch
the inside of the computer, it could be damaged or become clogged,
leading to further problems.