▷ How to change the motherboard step by step?

Changing the motherboard takes time and basic knowledge to do it correctly. During the process you could run into small obstacles, but don't worry, we will help you get through the process as quickly and as simply as possible.

How to replace the motherboard of your PC in case of failure

Sometimes components fail and motherboards are no exception. BIOS flashes and faulty power supplies can be some of the causes of motherboard death. There are things that happen, and sometimes they can irreparably damage your motherboard.

Replacing a motherboard takes a lot of work. Before starting, you will want to be very sure that your motherboard is broken, for this you can consult our article dedicated to it. Assuming your motherboard is confirmed to be dead, it's time to consider a replacement. There are many motherboard manufacturers, but only two CPU providers. The CPU is the core of the PC, so you should select a motherboard that is compatible with your CPU, either from Intel or AMD.

The size of the motherboard is the next consideration. This decision will largely depend on the size of the motherboard your chassis can accept. Most of the chassis are designed for ATX format motherboards, but some can fit M-ATX, and others can fit even smaller Mini ITX models.

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The next step is to decide on a brand of motherboard. You shouldn't expect to see major differences in performance, power consumption, or overclocking between similarly priced motherboards from different vendors. However, they differ in color scheme, I / O capabilities, and expansion slot designs. Choosing the motherboard with the right color scheme for your PC will always be a subjective decision. But you need to make sure that the motherboard you choose has an adequate number of USB, ethernet and any other ports you expect to use.

First remove the old plate

Once you've selected a motherboard and have it on hand, it's time to install it. But first, let's see how to remove your old motherboard. Start by turning off the PC and unplugging any cables, then open the side of the case so you can access the motherboard. A smart trick is to take a photo to keep track of everything that needs to be connected.

The most important items, such as graphics cards and Wi-Fi cards, can be removed first. Next, remove the SATA cables or other interface cables that connect your SSD, hard drive, or optical media drive to the motherboard. Finally, it's time to disconnect all the power wiring plugged into your motherboard. On most motherboards, there will be an 8-pin CPU power connector near the top of the motherboard, and a much larger 24-pin ATX power connector near the center of the left side of the motherboard.

Time to grab your favorite Phillips screwdriver and remove the screws that hold the old motherboard to the mounting points on the PC chassis. Save the screws as you will need them again later. Your motherboard should now be floating freely, pull it out. With the old free motherboard, you'll have to remove the CPU heatsink, CPU, and RAM so you can install it on your new motherboard.

You can now mount the new motherboard

Once this is done, it 's time to mount your new motherboard on the PC. You just have to replace everything you got out of your old motherboard. This is where the image you took earlier can come in handy.

Install the CPU, CPU cooler, and RAM on your new motherboard, insert the motherboard I / O shield into the back of the chassis, and then snap the motherboard into place. Make sure to use the standoff screws on the motherboard so it doesn't directly touch the chassis wall. If you forget to use its dividers, you risk frying the motherboard when you turn on the PC.

Reuse the screws that fastened your old motherboard to secure your new motherboard. Keep reconnecting the two power connectors (24-pin and 8-pin) you removed earlier. Now reconnect the SATA cables and put your expansion cards back in place. Double check that all the internal cables of your PC are connected correctly and that everything is firmly in place. Reconnect all the external cables that were connected and turn on your PC

Your PC will likely restart a few times as the motherboard adjusts to its new life, after which everything should return to normal. If you're having trouble getting your PC to boot properly after you've replaced your motherboard, please contact your motherboard manufacturer or ask for help in our forum.

This ends our article on how to change the motherboard step by step´, we hope you find it useful.