can you replace a motherboard?

Question

im buying a computer and they lady said the motherboard was fried..so can i replace it?

Answer 1

Yes, you can replace the motherboard but if the computer is made by a big manufacturer like HP, Dell, Compaq, Emachines, etc, you had best order the motherboard directly from them or the restore cd's that came with the computer will no longer work. You could also determind the make and model of the motherboard and try to buy the exact same from eBay or some such place. If this computer is an eMachine, they have had issuse with their power supplies frying the motherboard and any replacement you put in (I found this out the hard way) so be cautious and careful and I suggest replacing the power supply as well as the motherboard.

Answer 2

Yes but why not just buy a new computer?

Buying a fried computer (unless your getting it really really cheep) and having to replace the mother board could be costly.

Also make sure you understand what is fried. Is it the main processor? That might be seperate from the motherboard and could run into more money.

I would work out all the cost before going forward with the purchace. Understand what exactly needs replaced and price it out before purchase.

Best of Luck

Answer 3

D J Bexs,

WALK AWAY FROM THIS!

Please excuse the caps, but it is akin to seeing a running child about to chase a ball across the street.

If the system (motherboard – mobo) board is bad, it makes me wonder about the condition of the other installed components. Often if something is wrong with the mobo, at least one of the other components like the hard drive, optical drive(s), sound & video cards and the communication device(s) are affected in some way.

Mobos w/CPU’s (they do come without) can cost from $69.00 to $1199.99. You can purchase computer systems for not much more than these costs. Plus, you just cannot install any mobo into a computer - it must meet the OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer) technical specifications when replacing one.

Think of this, would you buy a car without the engine? The car has an engine that runs it - the computer has a mobo that runs it! I sure would not unless I was restoring a classic car (’65 Mustang) or computer (Apple Lisa) – both of which I have successfully done!

Please consider buying elsewhere, like CompUSA or TigerDirect where you will, at the very least, get a computer that works. Even getting a refurbished model will be repaired, tested and most come with warranties – especially from TigerDirect – one of my favorite computer stores.

TigerDirect online store
http://www.tigerdirect.com/
Have computers form $99.00 and up that come with warranties!
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_tlcNEW.asp?CatId=6

CompUSA retail and online store – you may be able to pick up the PC from a location near you if you order it online.
http://www.compusa.com/
Have computers form $200.00 and up that come with warranties!
http://www.compusa.com/products/products.asp?N=200005&Cn=Computers_Desktop_PCs

New Egg online store
Have computers form $200.00 and up that come with warranties!
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=10


Micro Center retail and online store
Have computers form $200.00 and up that come with warranties!
http://www.microcenter.com/at_the_stores/index.html

And I have to include my favored Apple Computer line. Serious educational & government employee discounts are offered.

You can get a MAC Mini for $599.99 from the Apple Store or online. http://www.apple.com/hardware/
Apple Stores and resellers will offer deep discounts for the older product line as the new lines emerge
http://www.apple.com/buy/

Answer 4

the important subject matters your in all chance to come back across with a mobo/CPU swap is.. a million) you'll definately want to a minimum of a restoration reinstall of abode windows.. (in basic terms way you may want to in all likelihood get away without one is a board it really is utilising one it really is of an same chipset to the only you replaced).. searching on what you should do for video (onboard or otherwise).. 2) you may also be searching at a clean video card besides.. (c2d forums are pci-exhibit the position your old board would've been agp) 3) new reminiscence.. all midsection 2 duo forums are ddr2, and also you in all chance in basic terms have ddr1 (or with a xp2000+, possibly nonetheless pc133), fortunately for you.. DDR2 is insanely lower priced lately 4) make certain notwithstanding you %. as your new board will slot contained in the case your utilising, and consider were given a huge adequate capacity furnish (fairly in case your going the pci-x route)

Answer 5

Yes, why would you buy a computer whose motherboard is fried?

Answer 6

Yeah, as long as all the things plugged into your motherboard aren't fried, then just unplug them and stick them in your new motherboard, then put it back in the box.

Answer 7

Yes you can. Had to have the one in my laptop replaced.

Answer 8

yea... but hopefully she isnt selling it to you too expensive cuz a good motherboard will cost you roughly 200$/more... try going to fry's electronics they have cheap prices.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

yes yes you can
this is a good site that will help, they have good prices
http://www.tigerdirect.com/