Gateway MA6 Laptop Cooling Assembly Replacement

Chris Naughton and 5 other contributors

Last updated on June 22, 2019

15 minutes

Moderate

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Introduction

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The cooling assembly is made up of a cooling fan and a large piece of copper to help dissipate heat out of the bottom of your laptop. Over time, the fan can wear out and it will need to be replaced.

What you need

Tools

Phillips #0 Screwdriver

Step 1 Cooling Assembly

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Loosen the seven 6 mm Phillips #0 screws on the back of the case.
Leave all the screws in the back plate and so you don't lose them.

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Step 2

Pull upwards on the top of the back cover to remove it.

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Step 3

Remove the four 9 mm Phillips #0 screws from the cooling assembly.

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Step 4

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Gently and carefully remove the cooling assembly to avoid ripping the wire attaching it to the computer.
Gently flip the cooling fan assembly upside-down on the computer surface.
Carefully grab the wire attached to the computer and pull away from the port.
The cooling fan is now safe for removal.

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Step 5

When reinstalling heat sink and fans clean off the old thermal paste from both the heat sink and the CPU and then add new paste to CPU
If your unfamiliar with applying thermal paste How to Apply Thermal Paste