troubleshooting motherboard

troubleshooting motherboard

Motherboard: When a motherboard fails, it is usually because it has physical damage. In most of the cases, motherboard damage is beyond repair, in that case it must be replaced. Motherboards can be damaged because of physical mishandling, exposure to electrostatic discharge (ESD) or short-circuiting.

Steps to follow: To minimize the risk, observe the following rules:

• Handle a motherboard as little as possible, and keep it in an anti-static bag whenever it is removed from the computer case.

• Keep all liquids away from the motherboard, they can cause short circuits.

• Wear an antistatic wrist strap when handling or touching a motherboard.

• While installing a motherboard in a case, make sure to use brass standoffs with paper or plastic washers to prevent any stray solder around the screw holes. Otherwise, it may cause a short circuit with the metal of the screw.

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