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post #1 of 6
10/31/08 at 11:17am
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Hi, I am hoping someone can help me out here?? I have a Gateway MX8715. I lost power and shipped into extended warranty... anyhow they said it was water damage to the motherboard. I have tried to talk to Gateway, I have done google searches, ebay searching everything. I can not find a motherboard under $359. I wanted to know if there are more things I can search and I saw that the emachines have similar components. I am hoping one of you really smart people out there can tell me what emachine would have the same and would it be a different part number or what. My p/n on the motherboard which I read off the memory is a 31PA6MB0042. I am told that the MP8708 and the MX8710 both have the same motherboards. The other part number that has been associated with the motherboard is 4006172R. Here is a copy of the specifications. I hope this helps someone help me!! thanks for reading this.


Specifications
Part Number: 4006172RUMA Motherboard w/943GML and 1394 (FRU)
 Feature Description Processor
  • Supported: Intel® Yonah/Merom Dual-Core, Single Core & Celeron®-M CPUs
  • Package: Socket 479 pin, uFCPGA
  • FSB: 533/667MHz
Core Logic
  • North Bridge: Intel® 945GM/943GML
  • South Bridge: Intel® 82801GBM
System Memory
  • Base: 0 MB Down
  • Socket: Two 200-pin SO-DIMM sockets, both user accessible
  • Type: DDR-II 533/667 MHz
  • Channel: Dual-channel
  • Maximum: 2 GB
Graphics
  • Controller: 950GMA
  • Bus: Integrated in notebook
  • Memory Options: 64 MB (default)
  • Display Interface: 1-CH LVDS
  • TV-Out: S-video
  • Brightness Control: PWM, 8-Levels
Communications
  • Modem: Si3080 w/MoM or MoM DC
  • Networking: Intel® Ekron 10/100 82562GZ
  • Integrated Wireless: Mini-PCI Type III B
Storage
  • Hard drive: SATA I/F, Direct Connect to MB
  • Optical drive: PATA I/F, Direct Connect to MB
Key Asics
  • Audio: SigmaTel 9250
  • KBC: NS 97541L
  • ExpressCard: Integrated in notebook
  • Memory reader: TI PCI-8412
  • AC adapter: 65 W
Ports Summary
  • Four - USB 2.0
  • One - CRT
  • One - S-video
  • One - ExpressCard
  • One - IEEE 1394
  • One - Memory reader
  • One - Microphone jack
  • One - Headphone jack
  • One - RJ-11
  • One - RJ-45
  • One - DC input
Internal Connectors
  • Keyboard: KB matrix connected to keyboard controller (KBC) via motherboard
  • Touchpad: Connected to KBC via PS/2 Port
  • Power Button: Input to KBC
Security
  • BIOS: POST password, HDD password
  • Theft recovery: Support for CompuTrace BIOS Persistence Module
BIOS Specifications
  • ACPI 2.0, WFM 2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, USB floppy disk drive boot support Phoenix Core SP2 or later
  • PXE Boot, WoLOM (Wake-on LAN on Motherboard)
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post #2 of 6
10/31/08 at 3:35pm
p.m. SpinItch or just invest some more and get yourself a new comp. Getting into the range of 400$ for repair is not worth it in this stage for the model in question.

cheers ...
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post #3 of 6
10/31/08 at 8:06pm
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It has sentimental value to me as well. My mother passed away from an unexpected stroke and I bought this with some money that I got from her. Also, finding a computer with out problems these days seems to be really hard. This one never had a problem up until this. I have a new HP laptop and desktop and I want to fix this one for my personal use and to use on our boat. Who is Spin Itch?
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post #4 of 6
10/31/08 at 10:09pm
SpinItch (in one word) is one of many respected forum members in the gateway/eMachines section. He can get you replacement parts or recommending where to find them

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post #5 of 6
10/31/08 at 11:39pm
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Thanks, that is what I thought but I just wanted to make sure I understood correctly! I really appreciate your pointing me in the right direction!!

I also wanted to update and clarify... I got online with a tech support at Emachines and he told me that I needed to send the computer in and have someone put a different board in it and just repair it that way. Those were not his exact words but that's what he meant.

I didn't know that you could do that. I thought the original motherboard had to be put in it. I have pictures of the water damage as well if anyone wants to see them and give me an opinion of whether or not it is fixable.

Thanks.
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post #6 of 6
11/1/08 at 5:15am
I'll do my best
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