Gateway Profile 4 Repair Manual

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Replacing the system board
Tools you need to complete this task:
To replace the system board:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the two retaining screws located on either side of the Microsoft 
Certificate of Authenticity label on the back of your computer.
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
Screws
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3Slide the drive pack forward, then down.
4Disconnect the two drive cables from the drive adapter card and set the 
drive pack aside. Note the location and orientation of each cable. You will 
reconnect these cables later.
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5Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the back of the 
computer case.
6With your hands positioned on each side of the case, swing the access panel 
up and away from the case and set the access panel aside.
Screws
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7Unsnap the two hard drive cage tabs.
8Remove the hard drive cage from your computer.
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9Disconnect the drive cable and power cable. Note the location and 
orientation of each cable. You will reconnect these cables later.
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10Press the PC Card eject button so the eject button is extended.
11Pull off the rubber eject button cover, then push the PC Card eject button 
back in so it is flush with the system case.
PC Card eject button
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12Disconnect the modem cable from the case cover.
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13Disconnect the fan power cable. Note the location and orientation of the 
cable. You will reconnect this cable later.
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14Remove the four heatsink screws.
Screws
Screws
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15Gently move the heat sink side to side to make sure that the seal on the 
processor is loosened, then swing the heatsink up and away from the 
computer.
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