Gateway 3545GZ Fan Replacement

简介

If you are struggling to replace your fan in your Gateway laptop, this guide is for you. Some common symptoms for a fan replacement are listed below.

1.) Excessive heat coming from laptop

2.) Fan making loud rattling or buzzing noises

3.) Laptop overall not working correctly

If your laptop is experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, I hope this guide is helpful.

Unscrew the four screws holding it in place with the same PH1 Phillips-Head screwdriver. They are numbered on the fan, 1,2,3,4.
The four screws are 12mm long, they also have a spring surrounding them.
Then carefully pull the cord connecting the fan to the notebook.
Insert your replacement fan, plug in its cord, screw it into place, and reattach the protective cover.