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----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEATURE ARTICLE - Installing The Motherboard
by Otis F. Cooper
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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 envolves 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 nobt 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 cmputer.Follow these procedures as
a guildline 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 interferring 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 puched 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.
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Article by: Otis F. Cooper
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