Upgrade to new PC case?

Question

I want to transfer my current pc into a new case. What would be the easiest/safest way of doing this? Is there any specific things I should note?

Any links to complete steps would be apreciated!

What exactly do you mean by "Grounded"?

Answer 1

Hey,

I would recommend you not to change it by yourself the reason being

-there are many screws and wires you have to de-attatch and all..its a tough job and you have to remember alot of stuff before you do that , if you just take it to a computer store they might charge you VERY LESS and do the thing for you , and make sure , eveythigns in position , because , if any cable not inserted properly can really cause heat and burn your wires down , and then your motherboard..etc etc..

-But still if you plan to do it..this site i hope will provide you the information

http://www.buildeasypc.com/hw/howto/instmb.htm

but you can still go wrong and miss a procedure :P

before you do this make sure you have ordered a right Case , a micro ATX or an ATX or whatever that too matters.



Hope this helps

Answer 2

There are many specific things you should know. I recommend you pick up a book before working on your PC. Many people will tell you it's easy and you can't break anything if you're careful, but some good basic knowledge never hurt anyone. Consider an A+ Certification book. The A+ covers a good deal on what ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is and how it can damage electronic components as well as how to avoid it. It also goes over the basic components and how to assemble them.

Most people learn by trial and error, however, I did. If you're willing to break something in an effort to learn how it's done, then go for it, otherwise read up on the subject first.

www.newegg.com is also a good hardware resource. Although buying a case I usually do locally to save the $15.00 in shipping.

Answer 3

Just make sure you are grounded before working on it because static electricity can really screw up your computer. Also, make sure you remember what goes where.

Answer 4

www.tigerdirect.com check there and know if your motherboard is a micro ATX our full - ATX so you now if the new case you havechoosen will support that board.