2007-08-03 16:46:46 · 12 answers · asked by meghanrene1985 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I'm getting it fixed for free. cuz itz Under warrenty still:) THankz every1 for all ur answers!! Cuz i was worried..cuz i lost my Linksys Wireless Card Disk and i dunt want to have to pay 66 dollars for a new one :)
2007-08-03 17:06:47 · update #1
I have no idea what happened to it..All i did was restart it and Then he wouldnt turn back on funny huh? The fan would just keep going and going and not stop ha...rite now i use my parents computer..Cuz im like soo Lonley without mine :( I miss it...
2007-08-03 17:09:13 · update #2
Well I have some good news and bad news for you...
The bad news is, since the motherboard broke, you will have to pay a chunk of cash and spend some lonely time without your fav toy...
The good news, you won't lose any files or settings!! All that data was stored on the hard drive, and since that didn't break, it's all still there! As soon as the mb is replaced and proper drivers are put back in, it should work same as always!
2007-08-03 16:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Unknowable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to get the same model motherboard. That way you will not have to reinstall the OS as the drivers will all be the same.
Failing that, you will need to run Recovery Console from setup. It should reinstall the OS files only.
Alternatively, you can get a new hard drive as well as motherboard, install the OS on that and copy the files over from the original one.
Once the files are copied, you now have a free drive to do as you wish, data storage, buy a caddy to convert it into an external drive etc
2007-08-04 00:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by Sonny Jimm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you won't lose all your data, because it is stored on your hard drive. Hopefully, your CPU and RAM modules are okay, or else you'll have to spend significantly more money.
After you have your motherboard replaced, you might have to re-activate Windows by phoning up Microsoft. Windows detects hardware changes and if a certain amount has changed, then the anti-piracy protection kicks in and Windows will pop up a message saying that you have 3 days to re-activate Windows before it becomes unusable. You have to telephone Microsoft because you won't be able to activate over the internet (you are only allowed to do this once).
2007-08-03 23:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by Balk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hard drive is what the computer uses for permanent storage of data. Unless your hard drive is fried, then you shouldn't lose anything. :)
But what happened to your motherboard specifically? Was it a power surge? If it was, I would back up your data soon and transfer it to a new drive when you replace your motherboard.
This is because your hard drive also uses a circuit board, and could become damaged in the event of a power or surge related incident.
good luck
2007-08-03 23:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how "broke" your computer is, If it is only the mother board then you should be able to keep everything with little or no problem as long as a replacement board can be found that is compatable with your ram, hard drive, sound card, etc.
If you cant find a new "old" board then these items may no longer be compatable with a new board. Worse case scenario, you take your hard drive to someone who can download all your important documents and photo's and such and save them for you till you get new board up and running then download your info back.
2007-08-03 23:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by sesaltwater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess a lot of people didn't read the part about, "IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY!" You should have ALL your old information unless your computer was struck by lightning, then it gets real iffy! Your personal documents, such as pictures, favorites, etc. was stored magnetically on disks that resemble a cd inside your harddrive. The tech's should be able to install a new motherboard, use your old harddrive, and by calling, or on the net, re-activate your copy of your operating system, (such as WindowsXP, or MacOS).
2007-08-04 00:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No all your information is on the hard drive and you can remove the hard drive and put it in another computer ( unless we are talking a laytop, I don't know about them ) the mother board is like the brain that runs the computer
2007-08-03 23:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Bingo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you will need to install windows again, and that could be a problem for you, when you install a new m/board windows will not have the drivers for it, and will crash, when you boot it up, so you will need to get all your files off before you install windows again,
if you have the new m/board install at a shop. then the shop should know how to save your files, before installing windows, some shops can't be bothered to save files, cause it can take quite a while. so they just tell you it can't be done,
2007-08-04 00:13:48 · answer #8 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer data stored in Hard disk, not in mother board. So replacing mother board will not lose any data.
2007-08-03 23:51:10 · answer #9 · answered by AK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the hard drive is still intact and that's where all your information is stored. The motherboard just drives everything else.
2007-08-03 23:49:44 · answer #10 · answered by a10cowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋