How to Get Rid of Fan Clicking Noises on a Toshiba TDP-XP2

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Sometimes cables can get in the way of the internal fan and will grind against it creating a moderate clicking sound. This guide will show how to get rid of that noise.

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Paso 1 How to Get Rid of Fan Clicking Noises on a Toshiba TDP-XP2

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Start by removing the two screws on the bottom of the device as shown.

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Paso 2

Remove the top plastic cover from the device. The back is snapped on so it would help to have leverage from a prying tool.
Remove the ribbon cable attached to the plastic piece just removed. Remember its orientation for re-assembling later.

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Paso 3

Unscrew the screws from the metal shielding to remove it.

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Paso 4

Move any wires out of the way of the fan so they won't grind up on it during operation.
If the cables do not stay out of the way, tape them down away from the fan.

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