I cannot find out how to open a toshiba e405 to replace battery.

Remove the AC adabtor and battery.
Remove the screen bezel by removing the four rubber bungs in the corners and renoving the screws beneath them.
Remove the screen by unscrewing the four screws along the side of the screen.
Carefully remove the screen.unplugging as you go.
Replacement is the opposite method
Hope that helps

you need an USB data cable (compatible w/ e405) and you need the ActiveSync software...
Note when connecting to pc both devices should be off

took the PDA to a jeweler, who was able to remove the screws with a flat head, 1.6mm wide, now need to get a new battery that works.
Thanks
Steve

Basically to take any phone or pda apart, unscrew all screws and look for hidden screws under soft objects or labels etc.

ones all screws are out, use a small flat screwdriver or a case opener tool to carefully open the case of the phone or pda. it should snap open, very likely plastic holders on the corners that keep the case closed, carefully snap them open / off, don't break them.

more force.? nah.
15 years old today, wow, a BLAST FROM THE PAST .
one more old PDA, that nobody wants. legacy.
omg , they still support this "THING"
took me 15seconds work and 1st google hit,

https://www.asus.com/supportonly/MyPal%20A620/HelpDesk_Manual/


oddly no battery removal page.
so did you open that hatch first?
remove all things under that hatch CF card
and first look for screw there.
is this your first time ever doing things like this, seem so
we use plastic,cell phone pry bars. to do this.
all screws out and pry.
btw some PDA have 2 batteries, and both will be bad if 2 are there.
you do know that right?
one can be the coin cell inside dead.
wow no service manual on 620.
its only worth $5 or less at Garage sale. it scrap it. it is worthless.
goggle shows nothing this old, on topic

all screws out, pry bar it. (sold for cell phones)_
or use Guitar pick as pry.
better yet trash it and buy use Android cell phone for cheap.
PDA are like , APPLE 1 PCs. now.

Hi There

you need to format the SD card using any card reader and only then you will be able to use your SD Card in your PDA.

All the Best.

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There is a lot of very confusing information about this battery pack and PDA - many companies are selling the battery without instructions and many reviewers/users claim that there is no way to replace the battery. Acer makes no mention of this either way and didn't seem too keen to answer the question. The screws that you mention appear to be the ones as at least one company is selling the battery with a screwdriver included that appears to be the one for the four thin screws. Just make sure there are no other screws hiding under a sticker or similar - running a stylus over any stickers should reveal any potential screws that may have to be removed (almost certainly opening the case will void the warranty if still an issue) Another company is also selling an "unmarking case opening tool" which is essentially a small plastic spatula - therefore I believe that when the screws are out you should be able to push something gently into the gap between the shells, popping it open - from photos it would appear that the small groove between the shells in the corners are the places to start. BE gentle and careful with this as the possibility of damage is there, but once one part of the shells start to separate you should be able to see clearer what is holding them together. If you want a bit more info then try e-mailing these guys; http://www.pdasmart.com/pda-battery-center/battery_ACER_ACER-N30_battery_center.htm They should be able to help as they do sell the battery and are well respected. Hope this helps and good luck :) - if you are in any doubt about doing it yourself then i recommend finding a repair shop near you, although I cannot believe it is too complicated to open. if there is any confusion about actually swapping the battery once the case is open, please post back with a photo of the inside and I hope we can help, but i think it should be easy enough once you are in - make sure you ground yourself properly and touch as little as necessary when inside.

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I don't think the scratch has anything to do with the screen alignment. You might end up replacing the screen and the alignment problem will persist. The alignment screen coming up is probably due to other hardware problems, and it should be covered by a warranty if you got even a limited one on the demo, its not your fault for causing the scratch on the screen, it probably has nothing to do with it. you shouldn't have waited a year with this problem. about replacing the screen- try getting a dead toshiba pda that uses the same screen from ebay, one that still has a screen intact, but don't go over your head with replacing it, don't go beyond a point where you don't remember anymore what goes where. Good luck

It is not a good idea to try to open the pda! The last try to rescue your PDA is to let it desiccate (on a radiator for example) If this not works, contact the Toshiba Service Center for Repair.