Replacing The System Board - Gateway 3-Bay mBTX Pro User Manual

Replacing the system board

To replace the system board:
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Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the system board.
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
page 122.
Remove the bezel by following the instructions in
For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it
on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
Caution
Be careful not to pull or damage the hard drive power and data cables when
you remove the metal reinforcing beam/hard drive assembly.
Disconnect any cables that are attached to any expansion cards, noting their locations and
orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you reinstall the cards on the new board.)
Open the card retention lever.
Remove any expansion cards. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to loosen it,
but do not bend the card sideways. See
"Removing the side panel" on
"Removing the front bezel" on page
Card retention lever
"Replacing an expansion card" on page
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