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Gateway MD2614u Fan Replacement

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  1. Gateway MD2614u Fan Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Place the laptop so the back cover is facing up.

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    • Remove the 8 screws from the back cover using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Lift off the cover.

  4. Gateway MD2614u Fan Replacement, Fan: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unplug the fan’s power cable, which is a group of black wires attached to a white plastic head on the motherboard.

    • Pull the plastic part of the cable, not the wires, so that the plug does not break.

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    • Remove the two screws located on opposite sides of the fan with a Phillips #00 screw driver.

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    • The fan is permanently attached to the silver heat sink next to the RAM.

    • To completely remove the parts, loosen the heat sink’s four screws with a Phillips #00 screw driver.

    • Take out the screws in the numerical order shown on the heat sink.

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    • Pull the fan and heat sink toward you at a 20 degree angle upward.

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

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