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Tips for replacing motherboard with same model
After a clumsy cleaning job on my part, my computer refused to POST. I did a lot of memory swapping and found the problem only occurred when memory was in either of the B channel slots, so now I'm running with 4gb instead of 8gb as single-channel rather than dual-channel.
I've decided to replace the motherboard with the same model (Intel DP55WB). I've worked inside computers a lot, but never replaced a motherboard before. I've assumed the job would be fairly straightforward since the models are the same, but on second thought I've decided I shouldn't assume anything.
I'll have to update the BIOS, I know, but anything else? I've read about having to reactivate Windows on a motherboard replacement (I have Windows 7 Home Premium) but will this be necessary since it's the same model mobo?
Is there anything I should be doing to prepare before taking the old board out? Any tips in general, or pointers to useful tutorials, for installing or replacing a motherboard?
Thanks.