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Gateway MA7 Fan Replacement

O que você precisa

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    • Before starting this replacement, make sure the device is powered off and the battery is removed.

    • This particular device is missing the battery.

    • To remove your battery, slide the plastic tabs on the back of the laptop and pull the battery out of the device.

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    • Remove the seven 6mm screws from the back panel with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Pull upwards on the top of the plastic panel to remove it.

    • With the exception of the screw marked "K", all of the screws will remain connected to the plastic piece.

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    • Remove the five 6 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screw driver to detach the fan and cooling unit from the motherboard.

    • The four screws on the silver metal bands of the fan will not come off of the actual component.

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    • Lifting from the left side of the fan, start to pull the fan off of the motherboard.

    • Be sure not to pull the fan all the way off the motherboard yet. Before it can be completely removed the cables must be disconnected.

    • There may be thermal paste adhering the fan to the motherboard. Be sure to lift the fan slowly and gently.

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    • In order to properly remove the fan, disconnect the cable that is attached to the motherboard.

    • Gently grasp the connecting cable from under the fan and pull it out of the socket on the motherboard to disconnect it.

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    • With the screws removed and the cable disconnected, just lift the fan off the motherboard to remove it.

    • When you replace the fan, be sure to reapply thermal paste here.

Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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