How To Properly Install A New Motherboard
Cooper
The motherboard is the most expensive computer component so be
sure to treat and handle it with great care. There are a few
things you should do to ensure no motherboard damage occur as
you prepare for the installation.
Be sure you have a clean, well lit, and level work place. Relax
your mind and make this task both fun and educational. You will
need such tools as a phillips screwdriver, maybe some needle
nose pliers and the manual that came with the board.
Most importantly you must remove any and all electrical static
discharge from your body and clothes. Static electricity is a
big problem and will quickly damage chips on your new board.
PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION
Preparing to work on your system involves work area, lighting,
and much more. One great danger is the chance of electrical
static charge. But this will be no problem when this static
buildup is properly removes.
Remove this danger by grounding yourself. Touch the metal case
of the system unit or better yet, touch a door knob in your work
area to remove all electrical static charge.
Set down and carefully read your user's manual and familiarize
yourself with your new motherboard and its layout. Taking this
time will boost your motherboard installation performance ike
you never thought.
Study your new motherboard and keep the box it came in. Remove
it from its protective wrap very carefully and without damaging
the wrap. This is done just in case you need to return the
motherboard.
You may need to return the motherboard if you made any mistakes
in the purchase. Does the holes of your new motherboard line up
with the holes in the case? If there are any reason to return
the board, you can simply put it back in the box to return.
Make the installation of your new motherboard fun and prepare
well. Go to www.ultimatepcrepair.com and click on the photos
page to familiarize yourself with all of the components in the
computer. Follow these procedures as a guideline to install your
new motherboard.
REMOVING THE OLD MOTHERBOARD
First Turn on your computer and access your cmos setup. This is
done as the computer counts its memory. Press the combination of
keys to access your bios. once inside your bios, select "Standard
CMOS Setup" and write down all information about your computer's
drives.
Make sure you get the density of your floppy drives and the
type of hard drive you have. Once you have this, turn off and
unplug the computer and remove the case.
Second Study your system unit layout and you may want to take
notes as your remove components and connections so that it will
be easier when it comes to re-installing these components or
connections.
Go about unplugging the wires that are connected to your old
motherboard. Remember to label any and all connections to make
re-installing them easier later. Here's where its very important
to take awhile to study your old and new boards before
disconnecting anything.
Third Carefully disconnect all drives and label the connectors
if needed. Remove the drives and set them out of the way in a
safe place. Place all small screws in a cup or something where
them won't get lost.
Carefully grasp the motherboard and give it a gentle tug
upwards to be sure on connections, screws, or other devices are
not interfering with the board's removal.
Once you are certain there are no obstruction for the board to
be removed, lift the board out of the system unit. Look to see if
such components as the memory need to be installed onto the new
motherboard.
INSTALLING THE NEW MOTHERBOARD
Installing the new motherboard is the reverse order of removing
the old motherboard. Be sure you remove all electrical static
discharge from you body and clothes. Inspect the new board for
damage and to be certain it is the right motherboard for your
computer.
Carefully align the new motherboard with the system unit case
and secure the board. Be careful not to secure the screws too
much. Install the CPU chip if it is not installed on the board
from the manufacturer.
Connect the large power connector from the power supply the the
motherboard connector. Take care in not forcing the connector
which may bend a pin.
Install RAM Memory into their sockets and check to be sure they
are punched in completely. Re-connect all other devices such as
controllers, expansion cards and finally the drives.
Check the sound, and videos cards for proper installation. Did
you install your internal modem, or scanner adapter card?
Connect the leads to the On-Off switch as well the hard drive
indicator.
After all connections and components are installed, stop and go
back to check again, and then, check some more. Replace the system
unit cover once you know all is well.
Your system should now be ready to go. The motherboard may come
with a cdrom containing device drivers and other software
utilities that may be required to be installed.
Now try turning on the computer and if the POST completed
without a hitch,you're there.If you experience problems, go back
and check all connections and devices.
Ita that easy to install or upgrade not only the
motherboard, but nearly every other component in the system
unit. Get busy understanding your computer now and save big on
future PC repair costs.
About The Author: Otis F. Cooper is solely dedicated to
boosting the knowledge and confidence of every computer user.
Use his informative articles and videos to understand all about
the PC. Read more in depth articles for pc training and repair
at http://www.repairarticles.com
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