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Gateway MA6 Laptop Cooling Assembly Replacement

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      • Loosen the seven 6 mm Phillips #0 screws on the back of the case.

      • Leave all the screws in the back plate and so you don't lose them.

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      • Pull upwards on the top of the back cover to remove it.

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      • Remove the four 9 mm Phillips #0 screws from the cooling assembly.

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      • Gently and carefully remove the cooling assembly to avoid ripping the wire attaching it to the computer.

      • Gently flip the cooling fan assembly upside-down on the computer surface.

      • Carefully grab the wire attached to the computer and pull away from the port.

      • The cooling fan is now safe for removal.

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      • When reinstalling heat sink and fans clean off the old thermal paste from both the heat sink and the CPU and then add new paste to CPU

      • If your unfamiliar with applying thermal paste How to Apply Thermal Paste

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

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