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Gateway M500 Cpu
Your Gateway M500 CPU is the main hardware component that processes data and is needed in order for the unit to operate. The speed of your unit depends on the type of CPU installed in the system. Make sure that you are going to replace a bad piece of hardware that is actually bad, as processors rarely go bad. Buying and installing a new CPU can be tricky for anyone to do themselves, as there are a lot of things that could go bad. While replacing the CPU in your Gateway M500, you may want to keep to the instructions so as to not damage the new CPU.
Clues to watch for to know your CPU will need to be replaced
- System refuses to start when you try to start it
- Your laptop pops up a lot of random errors
- The processor cannot pass a simple stress test
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