How to Install / Swap your PC Motherboard STEP BY STEP

SKIP STRAIGHT TO INSTALLATION: 3:47

First Installation in our Step By Step playlist. Expect more detailed and informative videos on installations and modifications for PC's. I want our collection of tutorials and modifications to be very user friendly and visually instructive so people can gain the most from them. Please leave me your feedback on this tutorial and whether or not it helps!

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[AirBearGaming]

NOTI GANG MUCH LOVE! Starting my STEP BY STEP PC tutorials, installs and modifications playlist. Hope you enjoy 😁

[CapProGames]

This was such a huge help. Made replacing a motherboard go from stress-inducing to easy as hell to do.

[cwdrsch]

I already have a pc, don't need to switch my board out, but I just love watching PC building content.

[poison_za]

Omg, I just bought a new motherboard and came home and got this video notification. Thanks😉

[Graphics_Card]

Swapping your motherboard step by step, more like, a full pc build 😂 but yes!

[StarCitizenJorunn]

Thanks for this, I'm about to do my first upgrade to a prebuilt system and fear is high. This level of detail in what to plan for is super helpful! Most PC build videos gloss over the wiring.

[brilyn]

I'm replacing my computers Motherboard and CPU so I've made notes to follow for myself. Thought I would post, in case somebody finds it useful. It's summarised, so make sure to still watch the video to get more of a visual understanding of the notes.


To keep in mind:

1. Make sure no static electricity. Work on an area that is not carpeted, do not walk around with socks on round the house during installation. Ground yourself by touching the metal on the inside of the PC case every so often. Recommended: Anti-static Bracelet

Not mentioned in the video:

1. Back up your hard drives, just as a precautionary method. You may not have to re-install windows if you have windows 10 - it may be as simple as just replacing the mobo it may not be (I did not have to re-install windows, but I backed up my data just incase)
2. Note down your windows activation code – connect it to a Microsoft account so you are easily able to reactivate windows. Your Windows activation is connected to your Motherboard/Microsoft account
(if it is not connected to a MS account, you may have to contact Microsoft to issue you a new activation code and deactivate the old, as, if the motherboard we're taking out is much older than your new one, Windows will not recognise the mobo and treat it as a new system. If you are upgrading to a motherboard that is of similar brand/etc to previous, you may be okay. Somebody said that if you have your original windows activation code, you may not need an MS account. I would personally just connect it to a MS account. (My PC opened up to the BIOS, I checked everything looked good, then it signed me in as normal. I did connect my windows to a microsoft acc just incase)
3. You may or may not have to uninstall old drivers from the previous mobo when your new one is installed. Boot into safe mode, chuck CD in that comes with new mobo and install new drivers (I did not have to do this step)

STEPS:
1. Unplug and kill the power to PC completely, turn switch at back of computer to OFF to discharge electricity. Hit power button at top a few times to make sure any lingering power has been discharged
2. Open case, back and front
3. Take out GPU – unplug power cables, remove screws at rear. Press down on tab at PCI and release GPU
4. Remove RAM, note what place they are in for new mobo
5. Remove CPU Cooler
6. Remove any case fans
7. Remove all cords from motherboard
8. Unscrew motherboard

NEW MOTHERBOARD Installation:
1. Place motherboard on soft surface, i.e. manufacturers box
2. Install RAM
3. Install CPU – remove socket cover (put this on old board for protection), push spring cover and release cpu holder. Gently place CPU in socket, align. NO pressure. LIGHT shake to ensure it’s seated. Apply thermal paste and secure cpu with arm
4. Put IO shield on PC (can take some force)
5. Align motherboard with IO shield, screw top screw rest should fall in place. SMALL forward pressure to hold mobo against IO shield for first screws. Screws don’t have to be super tight.
6. Install CPU cooler
7. Install CPU Radiator (back fan)
8. Connect all cords in motherboard, everything should be named.
- Hard Drives into sata ports
- 24 PIN connector, usually found on right side of ram
- USB ports
- HD Audio (commonly found on bottom left hand side. taking note of the missing pin on the mobo and the connector, will help you find it easily)
- Commonly Dreaded Power on, Reset button and HDD LED Cable. If you have a decent motherboard it will be labelled, they must be placed in negative and positive correct positions
- MAKE SURE ALL CPU FANS AND CASE FANS ARE CONNECTED TO POWER, whether that be alternate power, or through the motherboard

9. Install GPU
10. Power up

[jason-djnf]

I usually don't leave comments but for the most part this video guided me thru the whole process of upgrading my motherboard, cpu, and ram. I've never done anything as far as actually opening my PC and this video gave me a good understanding of how PCs work and where everything is on the PC.

[Vertigo]

The last time I built a computer, the motherboard was an eldrich horror for me to wrap my head around. I literally had no frame of reference on what to do with any of the cables. This video is gonna be right next to me when I build my next one. Very informative.

[historicstudios]

Thanks this helped me build my new pc. You got straight to the point and didn’t fiddle fart around with pointless banter regarding every single part. Really great job. Keep it up

[slimshadie]

Great guide. 1 thing to note, with windows 10 your product key is bound to the mobo/MS account. So if you dont have your MS account linked to your OS. Do so before swapping or your product key will not re activate. Or have your original key handy if you still have it. I usually stick them on the inside of the case for my customers but most people through them away after they activate it. .>.<

[Miner_]

YEAH watching a guide for something that I don't have

[TheIskateTV]

Wth no ever shows what to do next one the bios and windows settings. The actual hard part at least to me.

[MikeRomo]

This video really helped me out--thanks! Successfully replaced my PSU, Motherboard and CPU with this playing...took awhile (and a few tries, thanks to, uhm, installer error), but everything's working great!

[popsmaldar]

Very useful and helpful video for all beginners!
If I may, I would like to add a few tips.
If you're swapping MB, take some pictures and a short video of the wiring, that's where most errors come from.
In winter, because of the many layers of clothing, more static electricity accumulates, keep that in mind!
All the best guys !

[Tmpestwulf]

This video makes me feel a lot more comfortable about installing a new Mo-bo in my rig. It's the oldest component and you made it, and explained in, easy

[Dangiggg]

Alright, this was my first time removing and installing a motherboard and guess what? It worked perfectly on the first try.

[SelynaB]

this is very helpful for someone who has no experience on pc building. Slowly learning to build my own :) thanks for the video!

[itzjustkris]

I need another version of this video for ppl who bought a pre built and are trying to upgrade to a new mb with a bit more hand holding lol

[nickgrrr]

I wish I was holding a flashlight for this man as he worked