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Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement

What you need

  1. Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Battery Access: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the laptop upside down and position it as shown in the image.

  2. Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Unlocking the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Unlocking the Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Unlocking the Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the locking switch towards the open lock picture.

    • Hold the release switch in the unlocked position while simultaneously pushing the battery away from the laptop.

    • Once the laptop is disengaged, completely remove the battery from the laptop.

  3. Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Remove Bottom Cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Remove Bottom Cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Remove Bottom Cover: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the single 3mm Phillips #0 screw holding on the plastic cover.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry off the plastic cover.

  4. Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Remove Srews & Tape: step 4, image 1 of 3 Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Remove Srews & Tape: step 4, image 2 of 3 Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Remove Srews & Tape: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Remove all four 3mm Phillips #0 screws holding in the fan.

    • Remove the tape from the top of the fan

  5. Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Removing Heat-Sink Fan: step 5, image 1 of 3 Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Removing Heat-Sink Fan: step 5, image 2 of 3 Gateway W350I Heatsink Fan Replacement, Removing Heat-Sink Fan: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Gently remove the fan from the metal housing.

    • Disconnect the cable with tweezers.

Conclusion

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

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