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Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement

What you need

  1. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Place the laptop so the back cover is facing up.

  2. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 8 screws from the back cover using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  3. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Lift off the cover.

  4. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement, Fan: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

  5. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two screws located on opposite sides of the fan with a Phillips #00 screw driver.

  6. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

  7. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the fan and heat sink toward you at a 20 degree angle upward.

  8. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement, Processor: step 8, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver
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    • The CPU is located under the heat sink you just removed.

    • It is a green card on a white plastic surface. There is a black lock on one side of the plastic.

    • Rotate the CPU lock 180 degrees counterclockwise with a 3.0 mm Flathead screwdriver.

    • If done correctly, the lock makes a clicking noise when unlocked.

  9. Gateway MD2614u Processor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Place your fingers on opposite edges of the green card.

    • Carefully lift the CPU upward.

Conclusion

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

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Memory address registers and memory data registers together can represent the gateway?if can how?

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