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Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement

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  1. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Make sure to power down and turn off the laptop before proceeding with this guide.

    • Flip over the laptop.

  2. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the tab to the left and hold the tab there.

    • While holding down the sliding tab, remove the battery from the device.

  3. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement, Upper Case: step 3, image 1 of 2 Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement, Upper Case: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • After removing the battery, remove 15 7mm screws using the Phillip #1 Screwdriver.

  4. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Flip over the laptop and open it so the screen is facing you.

  5. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the upper case cover off of the device. Use a prying tool along the edges if necessary.

  6. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the twelve 3mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  7. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Gently lift and remove the motherboard off of device.

    • This will also remove the fan from the device but it will remain attached to the motherboard.

  8. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement, Fan: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 3mm screws attaching the fan to motherboard using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  9. Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Gently lift the fan and disconnect the fan from the motherboard.

    • Remove the fan from the device.

Conclusion

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

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