In case, the notebook system board fails and the machine is good enough to be kept, you can consider a replacement for your system board. System boards are one of the most expensive notebook parts and can be easily replaced once you detect the exact problem. System boards are not standard and every notebook comes with a specific system board specially designed for that particular model. You need to be very careful before purchasing the system board for your notebook. Keep in mind the compatibility issues like different cable connectors and other components that may be different that can further affect the whole layout of the system board. Before going for system board replacement for your notebook, be sure that your notebook is facing problem with the system board. Hardware and software problems are easy to solve and you can actually save a lot of money. Once you are sure that your system board is faulty and needs to be replaced, you can check with your notebook manufacturer about the initial price of the system board and then look for other options. Since system board is an integral part of your notebook, dont be too surprised to hear the price quoted by manufacturers or vendors. You can visit a notebook specialist or a local shop in your locality to know about the system board replacement for your notebook. You can also Google and search online for vendors who offer various different system boards and other notebook parts at affordable rates. To ensure that the part is genuine, you will have to trust the vendor and his reputation. You can get all the necessary details from the vendor about your system board before purchasing it. Another option is to check on online auction sites like eBay or amazon etc from where you can purchase items like system boards or other notebook parts at cheaper prices. Just make sure you purchase the system board from a reputed seller. Once you have purchased the refurbished laptop motherboard for your notebook, you can either refurbish it yourself or get someone to refurbish it for you. Refurbishing a system board yourself can be a little difficult since it requires a lot of patience and delicate work. Youd need to remove all the components safely like the optical drive, memory chips, wireless card, processor, screws etc in order to replace the system board properly. It is advisable to get it refurbished by a techie or someone who has proper knowledge of notebook internal parts. You can also troubleshoot with the manufacturers on their toll free numbers or contact your local vendor. In case your notebook is under warranty, you can also take it to the companys service center and get it refurbished by the manufacturers. Youd definitely not want to sell your notebook when its worthy enough to be kept. System boards are most likely to fail due to our negligence. Once you have got it replaced, make sure you take all the necessary precautions to prevent it from failure again. Since system boards are one of the primary parts of the notebook, you need to take proper care.