Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement

Written By: Kelsey Rodrigues
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Gateway NE52214U Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

20 - 25 minutes

Introduction

Is your computer making loud noises and taking longer than normal to boot? Consider using this guide to replace the cooling fan in your device.

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    • Make sure to power down and turn off the laptop before proceeding with this guide.

    • Flip over the laptop.

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    • Slide the tab to the left and hold the tab there.

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

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    • After removing the battery, remove 15 7mm screws using the Phillip #1 Screwdriver.

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    • Flip over the laptop and open it so the screen is facing you.

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    • Lift the upper case cover off of the device. Use a prying tool along the edges if necessary.

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    • Remove the twelve 3mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • 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.

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    • Remove the four 3mm screws attaching the fan to motherboard using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • 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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