Gateway E3400 - Manual (Page 63)

56 Replacing and Adding System Components
To replace the system board:
1 Remove or disconnect the following devices from the system board:
■ Processor. (See “Replacing or adding a processor” on page 59 for
instructions.)
■ DIMMs. (See “Adding or replacing memory” on page 43 for
instructions.)
■ AGP graphics card. (See “Replacing the AGP card” on page 49.)
■ Devices from the old system board that are not included with the
new board, such as processor retention brackets.
2 Remove the four screws that attach the system board to the system board
tray assembly, then lift out the system board.
3 Remove the new system board from its packing material.
4 Install the new board onto the system board tray assembly, carefully
aligning the ports and connectors with the holes on the rear I/O shield.
5 Reinstall the four screws to secure the board to the tray assembly.
System
board
System board
tray assembly
Rear I/O
shield
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