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Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help in determining if the cooling fan is broken and how to fix or replace it.

What you need

  1. Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Move the latch to the right of the battery to unlock.

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  2. Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the latch on the left directly below the battery to unlock and pull out the battery as shown.

    • The latch must be held in position to remove the battery.

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  3. Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 3, image 1 of 2 Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the indicated Philips screw.

    • Screw cannot be completely removed from cover.

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  5. Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to pry open the cover.

    • There will be three tabs on each side except for the side with the screw.

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  6. Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the six indicated Philips screws.

    • These screws cannot be completely removed from the cooling fan component.

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  7. Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the shown cable attaching the cooling fan to the computer.

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  8. Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • You are now able to remove the cooling fan.

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Conclusion

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

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