Computer Problem

**Manzcar** · 07-03-2008, 04:40 PM

Thanks alot Entropy I'll look into doing that. Is it really easy to replace for a computer dum-dum like me?

Dynamics · 07-03-2008, 04:46 PM

Could be a monitor blow out too.. stick with Entropy's explanation for now.

A motherboards not exactly easy to replace, since you'll have to take out each component connected to it, and be familiar with where the cables belong. There's a manual for it all, might be confusing though.

Video cards are as easy as taking out the old one and sticking in the new one. There's a slot on the motherboard for the video card to fit. Not sure how well you'll be able to identify it. It's the card connected to your monitor plug.

If you're not sure about it, going to a tech shop for the service won't cost too much.

**Entropy** · 07-03-2008, 04:47 PM

No problem. It shouldn't be to hard if you take one cable at a time off the old one, and attach to the new one. Then do the same for all the components. Most everything has notches so it only goes in one way. The hard drive cables and the cpu can go in the wrong way so you have to make sure your putting them in the same as they were.

Of course there is always the chance it's not the motherboard or videocard.

**Manzcar** · 07-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Well then I'm only out the 60 to 80 dollars for the mother board and I have the worlds largest desktop paper weight around.

**ThievingSix** · 07-03-2008, 07:18 PM

Ok, while I do agree with Entropy there is something different I would recommend.

When it's time to replace a motherboard, especially with emachines(Cheap brand), it's time for a new computer. The effort and price of getting and installing a new one just don't warrant how cheap new desktops are these days.

This is just my opinion, once you said emachines I lol'd.

**Entropy** · 07-03-2008, 07:49 PM

I was going to say that, but I think this is a fairly recent PC? And I assume there is data on the PC you'd like to save? You could take the Hard drive out, put it in an external case, and attach it to a new PC.

**Manzcar** · 07-03-2008, 07:59 PM

So if I replace the motherboard for less than 100 dollars that would actually be more cost effective and quicker than saving for a new computer.

My computer is only a few years old and I have a large number of pictures saved to it...yeah i know i should have those saved to disc..i swear i was going to do that soon.

so i will probably go for the motherboard fix and then save for a new computer.

**ThievingSix** · 07-03-2008, 08:11 PM

If your getting a new motherboard please talk in detail about what's needed and whats not. Plus, the problem might not be the motherboard at all, which is why I recommend getting a new computer.

*Points*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...24100+-+%24200