I need a replacement cooling fan for a Gateway Model CX210X. Cannot find one anywhere.

This is a link to a free Service Manual for the Gateway CX200 series of Notebook PC's,
(Which the CX210X is part of),

http://www.tim.id.au/blog/tims-laptop-service-manuals/#toc-gateway

Go down to the heading - Gateway Convertible Notebook, and left-click on the blue - CX200
next to it.

After you click on the file name (CX200) it may take up to 30 seconds before the first page comes up.
It may also take additional time for the PDF file to fully download.

{The computer you are using now has Adobe Reader on it, which uses PDF files.
I would recommend Adobe Reader X {10} if you do not have this version )


For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

Sorry to be so late in providing a solution, I just saw this problem.
Perhaps it will help someone in the future;

The Gateway Convertible Notebook CX210X, is part of the Gateway Convertible Notebook CX200 series.

This is a link to a Service Manual, (Disassembly/assembly manual also), for the Gateway Convertible Notebook CX200 series,

http://www.tim.id.au/blog/tims-laptop-service-manuals/#toc-gateway

Go down to the subheading - Gateway Convertible Notebook CX200, and click on the blue CX200.

This is a PDF file. After you click on the file name (blue CX200) it may take up to 30 seconds, before the first page comes up.

Regards,
joecoolvette

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hi there, it may be that your cable connecting your monitor to the computer is being wiggled loose. You need to leave this to the pros as this can't be explained over the internet. You need to bring it to a computer shop for them to reconnect the computer. Tell them that the monitor cable is being severed from the graphics card.

Ok I just did this on my Gateway it is a different model though. I am not sure where you are stuck so I will start from the beginning. Remove all the screws from the back, then remove all the components (hard drive, cd rom, network card, battery etc.) beneath these components are more screws remove them. I do not know if you have removed your keyboard if not there are screws attatching it to the motherboard on the bottom remove those mine had three in various places like by the network card and dvd rom. If you are unsure consuly gateways website there are instructions for removing your keyboard. Beneath the keyboard there are more screws you will need to remove the monitor adapter in the rear unplug it from the motherboard and beneath it there are more screws. When you think you have removed them all gently pull on the motherboard from every side if it moves freely on eachside you are ready to dislodge it from the casing. If there is a location that is still firmly in place inspect that area from the top and bottom you should be able to locate the remaining screw.
The mother board does not slip out once all screw are removed it is lodged firmly in the case especially by the fan vent you have to coax it out.

http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Q106/ViperC/1008808ul.shtml

This heatsink & fan assembly is the replacement for the Gateway 500SE & E-machine systems.
http://www.skyline-eng.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=5564
Under the window: Search by Machine click the dropdown menue & choose as follows.
Type: Gateway Desktop Parts
Series: 500
Model: Gateway 500SE Parts
Than click submit.
Click, Cooling Fan.
More socket 478 CPU fans.
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=CR099&cat=FAN

http://www.pacificgeek.com/product.asp?c=238&s=997&ID=39966&P=F
Most CPU fans come with the heatsink. Try not to buy a fan that comes with a grill over it. That slows the fan down & makes the fan work harder.

Good luck!

Mike

Typical problem in most computers, the fan is experiencing a "burn out." This means there is either something caught in the fan causing it to create noise, or the motor is going bad. there are two fixes for this problem.
1) open you computer's case according to its manual and remove the system cooling fan and give it a thorough cleaning.
2) you may need to replace the cooling fan with its recommended replacement model.

Hope this helps!