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| Thread ID: 85561 | 2007-12-14 08:18:00 | *&#@!!!! Computer crash... anything i can do? | password (5384) | Press F1 |
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| 621131 | 2007-12-14 10:36:00 | Motherboards are technically the hardest to replace, because as everything else plugs into them, you effectively need to know how to replace the lot. Taking it to a shop would probably be the best idea, as they may even be able to get a new BIOS chip (if that's the problem) and provided it's socketed it would probably be easiest/cheapest The main problem if you needed to replace your board would be getting a replacement one, and it's not likely you'll find one brand new. You may be able to get a 2nd hand one from trademe, and you could get a shop to install it for you. |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 621132 | 2007-12-14 10:42:00 | could i just buy a new motherboard and install the software for it overtop of the old software or will that create problems of there own? | password (5384) | ||
| 621133 | 2007-12-14 10:52:00 | If you got one with similar chipset series and design you may not even have to do anything to your software, but if the design is totally different sometimes it will work (after windows sorts out all the drivers), sometimes not (it will just bluescreen on boot or shortly afterwards) In that case you would (or you could get a shop to) do what is known as a repair installation of windows, which does not delete any documents or other files, however some programs may also need to be reinstalled afterwards to make them work. Then, you could install the new motherboard software and drivers. |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 621134 | 2007-12-14 10:58:00 | OKi i was looking at the motherboard that they recommended in the latest PC WORLD mag, and there about $150 so i might just buy that and get them to install it at the shop! Thank you AGENT 24 for your help. just give me a message if you need any software help, not hardware =P (not that a smart guy lyk you would not know less than me hehe :)) Tyvm i will take it to the computer shop tomorrow |
password (5384) | ||
| 621135 | 2007-12-14 19:45:00 | Well we got it about half a year ago from a computer builder If its only 6 months old then it will still be under warranty, boards come with either 1-3 years warranty, depending on the make or what warranty the builder puts on them - the board may be replaced for free as long as there is no sign of any external damage causing the problem - Eg: the power surges you mentioned. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 621136 | 2007-12-14 22:57:00 | HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Oh dear, I must have never read that bit :lol: Yes of course, just take it back and get it replaced under warranty :D |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 621137 | 2007-12-14 23:29:00 | Hi Password, Often there is a spring clip in the BIOS battery - which looks like a big watch battery BTW. Press it back to release the battery, take out the battery for a few minutes, and put it back in again. Joe Davies |
Joe_Davies (7849) | ||
| 621138 | 2007-12-19 06:15:00 | Hey guys thanks for your help, i took it to te shop and i brought a new dual core for $150 and got the pc shop to install it and its sweet as now! Thank you to everyone that helped me out! Merry Christmas to all! | password (5384) | ||
| 621139 | 2007-12-19 06:39:00 | They installed a new CPU into the old motherboard? or what? I'm confused... Good to see it's working again... |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 621140 | 2007-12-19 09:48:00 | Well we got it about half a year ago from a computer builder... So it should be under warranty then. Take it back and get it fixed, doesn't matter what's wrong so long as you didn't physically damage it. Six months is not normal life expectancy. Some people have more money than sense....... Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
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