eMachines W5243 Support Question
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Question posted by JesusDisciple1961 on November 10th, 2011
Replacing Motherboard
I need to know how much it will cost to buy a replacement motherboard for my model computer or an equivalant that will work on my model Computer
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Answer #1: Posted by quaff on November 13th, 2011 12:41 PM
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The cost of the motherboard alone can vary greatly depending on whether you buy new or referbished, as well as where you buy from. Refurbished look to be running around $115 right now, and new are around $160. Also, if you will not be replacing the board out yourself, there will be a cost to that as well, which can vary even greater depending on who/the shop, area of the country you live in and other factors. A conservative guesstimate would be $50-$100 more.
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 4
... color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board 54
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 39
... Computer
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processor • Adding or...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 43
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Closing the case
Replacing the front bezel
To replace the front bezel:
1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots
on the right side of the bezel firmly until ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 44
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Replacing the side panel
To replace the side panel:
1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged
inside the computer ...36.
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 46
... center of the color panel
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 47
...of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click.
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 48
... and shape of the screws, see the photo in
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 49
....
8 Slide the new drive into the drive bay, line up the screw
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9 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from
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10...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 50
... media panel
The media panel on the front of the media panel on your computer may vary from that shown.
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1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 35.... shown.
The features included on page 36.
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44 Tools
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 52
...cables from your computer. 9 Guide the cables of the new media panel through the
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 53
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You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive.
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 54
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 55
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 57
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 58
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 59
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 60
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 61
... holes in the
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 62
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"Replacing the side panel" on page 38.
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