Gateway MT6451 Service Manual page 21

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At the same time as you lift, move the cooling assembly away from the side of the
notebook, then remove it. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at
this point. Be careful not to break the cable.
The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point.
Be careful not to break the cable.
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Unplug the old cooling fan.
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If your cooling assembly uses a thermal pad, go to
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If your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from
the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
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If the new cooling assembly did not ship to you with thermal grease already applied, place
new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the CPU die.
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Plug in the new cooling fan.
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Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook.
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