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Replacing Gateway M350 Components
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To replace the system board:
1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook”
on page 6.
2 Identify the correct system board installed in the notebook.
Turn the notebook to the back so you can see the the power connection.
■ On older notebooks, the system board has a larger power connection.
■ On newer notebooks, the system board has a smaller power
connection with a prong extending from the system board.
3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the
battery” on page 7.
5 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hard drive kit” on page 9.
Warning Two different system boards are used in the Gateway
M350 notebook, depending on date of manufacture. When
replacing the system board, be sure that the new system
board is the same model as the old system board. Failure
to do so will result in damage to the notebook.