Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement

Step 1 Gateway SA1 Cooling Fan Replacement

• Move the latch to the right of the battery to unlocked.
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Step 2

• 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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Step 3
• Unscrew the indicated Philips screw.
• Screw cannot be completely removed from cover.
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Step 4
• 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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Step 5
• Unscrew the six indicated Philips screws.
• These screws cannot be completely removed from the cooling fan component.
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Step 6
• Unplug the shown cable attaching the cooling fan to the computer.
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Step 7
• You are now able to remove the cooling fan.
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