Gateway Convertible notebook, Service Manual

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At the same time as you lift, move the cooling assembly away from the side of the convertible
notebook.
8
Remove any thermal grease residue from the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl
alcohol.
9
Place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the CPU die.
10
Make sure thermal pads are placed between the cooling assembly and other components
as shown.
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Insert the new cooling assembly into the convertible notebook.
12
Connect the fan to the system board.
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Tighten the two optional screws that connect the cooling assembly to the system board.
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Tighten the four screws that secure the cooling assembly to the system board. Use the
numbers stamped in the metal next to each screw and tighten the screws in numerical order
(start with 1, then 2, then 3, then 4).
15
Replace the cooling assembly bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
Caution
When tightening the cooling assembly’s screws into the numbered holes,
tighten them in numerical order.
Thermal
pad
Thermal
grease
Thermal
pad