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Step-By-Step: Upgrade Your System With a Motherboard Swap

Insert a new motherboard to revitalize your PC.

Stan Miastkowski

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2. Remove the old motherboard and (optional) power supply

Most motherboards are attached to the case by four to eight screws. Find the screws, carefully remove them, and set them aside in a handy container, such as a coffee cup.

Remove the old motherboard by sliding it slightly toward the front of the case (so the connectors on the rear are clear of the case) and then pivoting the front of the motherboard upward and out.

If you're installing a new power supply, remove the screws (usually four) holding it, remove the supply, slide the new one in, and replace the screws.

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