Replacing The System Board - Gateway Tower User Manual

Chapter 13: Upgrading Your Computer
8
Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes from Step 4. See the
power supply documentation for more information.
9
Close the case using the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 226.

Replacing the system board

To replace the system board:
1
Identify the computer case style. For more information, see "Identifying
the computer case style" on page 222.
2
Open the case using the instructions in "Opening the case" on page 223.
3
For more stability, place your computer on its side. Place your computer
on a towel or other non-abrasive surface to avoid scratching the
computer case.
4
Remove all of the add-in cards using the instructions in "Adding or
replacing add-in cards" on page 233.
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