Replacing The System Board - Gateway E-4620 Reference Manual

Replacing the system board

To replace the system board:
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Opening and closing the case" on page
Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside (as far as
the hard drive cables will allow).
Remove the bezel by following the instructions in
"Removing and installing the front bezel" on page
Remove any expansion cards by following the
instructions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card"
on page 50.
Remove the fan assembly by following the instructions
in "Replacing the front fan" on page
Disconnect the cables from the 5.25-inch component,
noting their locations and orientation. You will reconnect
the cables after you reinstall the component.
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