How To Install a Motherboard into a Desktop Computer Case

The components of a Desktop Computer are interconnected via Motherboard. The Motherboard is attached into a Case. This article will explain how to install a Motherboard into a PC Case:

1. Open the Case.

2. Break and remove the fake I/O panel shields from the metal plate behind the case.

3. Screw the standoffs in to attach them with the case.

4. Insert the Motherboard in the Case.

5. Place it on the standoffs.

6. Push the Motherboard sideways to put the I/O panel out through the holes of the metal plate.

7. Attach the Motherboard firmly with screws but don't overtight them.

8. Connect the Motherboard with Power Supply.

9. Connect the Front Panel Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, HDD LED, Audio Panel and USB Ports with the Motherboard.

10. Connect the Cooling Fan of the Case with the Motherboard and Power Supply Cable.

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How to Install a CPU Cooling Fan on a Computer Motherboard

Installing a CPU Fan is complicated. I you can't attach it properly and it's loose then your PC will keep shutting down after you turn it on. Here is how to install a Processor Fan:

1. Grab the fan and put some thermal paste under the heat sink.

2. Put some thermal paste over the processor.

3. Turn the four black screws counter clockwise and pull them up.

4. Seat the Fan straight on the Processor port.

5. Insert the four plastic pins through the four holes on the Motherboard around the CPU port.

6. Push in the four screws in the holes and turn then clockwise.

7. Check if the fan is tight or not, If it's loose then attach the screws properly.

8. Connect the fan power cable to the appropriate Motherboard port beside the CPU port.

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How To Add a Power Supply to a Computer Case

Power Supply supplies electricity to a PC. To add a PSU with a computer you need to:

1. Remove the PSU cover.

2. Set the PSU in the case so that the screw holes of both the things are met properly (Usually at top).

3. Attach the PSU by adding the screws to the holes.

4. Grab the fat power cable and connect it to the motherboard's big main power port.

5. Grab the small 4 pin power cable and connect it to the power port beside the processor (CPU) port.

6. The other cables will be needed for optical and storage drives.

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