replaceing mobo

[iam_not_2fast4u]

is there a artical that i can read that shows me how to replace a mobo? thanks

 

[ITZBVAN005]

look it up on google like everyone tells me

 

[Sprooty]

its not hard, just take out all the components and you will see screws holding down the motherboard, just simply take out the screws and the motherboard will come straight out.

 

[iam_not_2fast4u]

do i need stand off's? and what about thermal past and all that? thanks

 

[kmote]

unless you are changing your processor there should be no need for thermal paste. and as for "stand offs" which if they are what i think you mean, (i call them spacers) your old mobo should already have those underneath and your new mobo (if you chose the right form factor) will (should) fit right on top of these. to make your life simpler do not remove them.

 

[iam_not_2fast4u]

ok and are you sure i dont need thermal paste? i dont want to mess this up thanks

 

[iam_not_2fast4u]

oh yeah , sorry how do i know what socket my cpu is? and if its the wrong socket it wont fit right? thanks

 

[PZEROFGH]

ok, cpu-z...well you need AS5 if your chaning the processor too. like he said

so if all your doing is chaning your mobo, yuo unplug your old one, unscrew it. take it out. place the new one in, screw it in. plug it in and tada

 

[Trotter]

Unless you are replacing your mobo with the exact same make and model, you'll have to reinstall Windows (as well as everything else on your hard drive).

Better be backing up your data.

 

[iam_not_2fast4u]

wait......what!!!? how do i do that? iam sorry aim dumb still i have to re-install windows, does this mean i have to buy another copy?