<![CDATA[Motherboard faulty?]]>my lousy HP PC broke down, problem is: motherboard faulty. currently no stock for HP motherboard, so cannot repair. is there any way I can bring it to PC shops such as those in FUNAN centre and ask then shopkeeper to change a new motherboard for me? :?


or must use back HP?? any PC guru here? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/12864/motherboard-faultyRSS for NodeTue, 13 Oct 2026 01:35:58 GMTWed, 04 Aug 2010 18:06:53 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:12:56 GMT]]>300 can get a pc meh? I thought a normal ones would cost around 700 at least??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/236460https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/236460Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:12:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:41:53 GMT]]>hey smurf,


we are in the throwaway age now…

throw it away. i know it sounds rather wasteful but the reality is that after replacing that motherboard you might end up with another probllem 3 months down the road.

keep the hard disk, keyboard, monitor and mouse… and get a new computer from Sim Lim.

budget ones can start as low as $300-400 .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/235964https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/235964Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:41:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:30:25 GMT]]>3 most common problems I’ve encountered are:


1) RAM
2) power supply unit PSU
3) BIOS battery

for (1), PC starts but cannot go beyond the black screen.

(2), cannot even start

(3), starts, gives some message about settings and hangs. But this usually for PC > 3 yrs old.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/235530https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/235530Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:30:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:37:11 GMT]]>Sounds so complicated leh…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234369https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234369Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:37:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:13:44 GMT]]>

Augmum:
smurf, how old is yr HP PC, some of the HP model, the motherboard is proprietary,

so if u change the M/B in other shops, (not HP repair centre),
u may need to change the casing and the power supply too......(additional cost but sometimes may still cheaper than what HP quoted u)
MBs are pretty standardized in size to fit into most standard size casings.
If he gets an equivalent MB, power supply requirements should be the same.

If your intention is just to change the MB and not upgrade
then u want to minimize changing other stuff or u will end up
changing a lot of things for compatibility.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234342https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234342Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:13:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:07:26 GMT]]>

smurf:
If I can, I try to repair it by changing motherboard lah, dun wanna waste money bUying another pc.

All the peripherals are connected to the MB (motherboard).
If you don't know which is which, then mark each before you remove them so that you can re-connect them to the new MB.
After removing all connections, you just pull out the MB from its connection.

Bring this MB to Sim Lim Sq to get an equivalent replacement or upgrade.
The instructions for setting up the new MB should be included in the package.
The instructions may look complicated but you can do it.

If this still sounds difficult, just pay a small fee to a shop that has this service to do it for you lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234330https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234330Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:07:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:06:50 GMT]]>

smurf:
my lousy HP PC broke down, problem is: motherboard faulty. currently no stock for HP motherboard, so cannot repair. is there any way I can bring it to PC shops such as those in FUNAN centre and ask then shopkeeper to change a new motherboard for me? :?


or must use back HP?? any PC guru here? :?
smurf, how old is yr HP PC, some of the HP model, the motherboard is proprietary,
so if u change the M/B in other shops, (not HP repair centre),
u may need to change the casing and the power supply too......(additional cost but sometimes may still cheaper than what HP quoted u)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234329https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234329Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:06:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:54:17 GMT]]>b4. long time ago. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234312https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234312Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:54:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:43:57 GMT]]>Wah, you build your pc one ha? How come u know all these?? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234301https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234301Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:43:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:43:00 GMT]]>If I can, I try to repair it by changing motherboard lah, dun wanna waste money bUying another pc. Brought the pc to HP service centre, they told me it’s motherboard faulty.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234298https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234298Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:43:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:24:11 GMT]]>BTW how do u know your motherboard is faulty and is not something else?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234268https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234268Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:24:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:22:33 GMT]]>Then if u already intend to change PC,

no point just replace this motherboard, izzit?

This is how you can access the hard disk.
Open the screws (4 or more) in the casing.
Trace the flex cable from the hard disk to the motherboard.
just pull out the serial pins where they connect to the motherboard.
Remove the screws that secure the hard disk to the casing.
Remove hard disk.

On your new PC, again open the casing
and connect the flex cable to one of the spare connection on the new motherboard.
U should be able to read the data if hard disk is not corrupted.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234264https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234264Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:22:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:10:11 GMT]]>Din buy the warranty extension, din know that HP so lousy, that's why din buy. 😛

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234258https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234258Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:10:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:09:12 GMT]]>Din buy the warranty extension, din know that HP so lousy, that's why din buy. 😛

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234257https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234257Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:09:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:57:30 GMT]]>2 years already out of warranty ah?

u didn’t buy the warranty extension?
If u didn’t, it’s worthwhile to consider this next time.

Anyway, your data is stored on your hard disk
and this can be easily remove.
If this is not corrupted, you just hook it up to your new PC and use as an extra hard disk or can transfer to new C drive if you want.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234250https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234250Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:57:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:50:02 GMT]]>The PC is about 2 yrs leh...I also want to buy a new pc, but...we need to extract out the data from this one...din do any backup, backup in this pc! HP really lousy. Dun buy HP next time. 😛

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234245https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/234245Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:50:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:07:48 GMT]]>

smurf:
titank:

[quote=\"smurf\"]my lousy HP PC broke down, problem is: motherboard faulty. currently no stock for HP motherboard, so cannot repair. is there any way I can bring it to PC shops such as those in FUNAN centre and ask then shopkeeper to change a new motherboard for me? :?


or must use back HP?? any PC guru here? :?

Maybe you bring to Sim Lim Square ask those Indian Shop where they can provide you a mother board at a good price. Don't have to go back to HP if there is no more warranty.


but but, those indian shop would do the repair for me? cos I no PC guru, dunno how to change. :oops:[/quote]Maybe need to know how old is your PC? If it is tool old maybe suggest you get a new PC which solve all the problem. If not make a trip down to those Indian Shops located mostly at the back at certain level like 4 or 5.

You pay them $$ sure they would change for you. Ask is there any warranty if you buy thier motherboard. Seeming like HP is ripping you off like chop carrot.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233786https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233786Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:07:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:04:20 GMT]]>Smurf, BigD asked a good question: How old is your HP PC?

If old, it will be difficult to get an equivalent motherboard.
The newer motherboard will probably necessitate changing the chip as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233783https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233783Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:04:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:00:31 GMT]]>

smurf:
I asked the HP guy (from service centre), whether must buy their motherboard (cos it's a HP PC), he said MUST. other motherboard wouldn't work. is it true?? any PC guru here, pls help! 🙏

Smurf, this sounds like hokum! HP don't make their own motherboards unless your HP PC has motherboard made to HP specifications.

If still under warranty, then let HP handle it.
If not and you are really a klutz in PC hardware, it is better to bring it to a PC shop that sells, assembles, and repairs PCs. There are many in SIM LIM Square.

If you have some PC knowledge, it is not really difficult to change the motherboard yourself. Remove and take your faulty motherboard to the shop - they can advise you on the replacement motherboard. All the instructions are in the package. But it can be time consuming if you are doing it the first time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233779https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233779Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:00:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:40:17 GMT]]>If you bring to those shop that sells self-assembled PCs, they should be able to help you. BTW, how old is your PC?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233765https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233765Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:40:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:38:01 GMT]]>

titank:
smurf:

my lousy HP PC broke down, problem is: motherboard faulty. currently no stock for HP motherboard, so cannot repair. is there any way I can bring it to PC shops such as those in FUNAN centre and ask then shopkeeper to change a new motherboard for me? :?


or must use back HP?? any PC guru here? :?

Maybe you bring to Sim Lim Square ask those Indian Shop where they can provide you a mother board at a good price. Don't have to go back to HP if there is no more warranty.


but but, those indian shop would do the repair for me? cos I no PC guru, dunno how to change. :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233447https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233447Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:38:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:32:03 GMT]]>I asked the HP guy (from service centre), whether must buy their motherboard (cos it's a HP PC), he said MUST. other motherboard wouldn't work. is it true?? any PC guru here, pls help! 🙏

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233445https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/233445Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:32:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:17:11 GMT]]>

smurf:
my lousy HP PC broke down, problem is: motherboard faulty. currently no stock for HP motherboard, so cannot repair. is there any way I can bring it to PC shops such as those in FUNAN centre and ask then shopkeeper to change a new motherboard for me? :?


or must use back HP?? any PC guru here? :?
Maybe you bring to Sim Lim Square ask those Indian Shop where they can provide you a mother board at a good price. Don't have to go back to HP if there is no more warranty.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/232852https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/232852Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:17:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motherboard faulty? on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:34:27 GMT]]>OIC. :oops:


Maybe can try Sim Lim Sq.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/232687https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/232687Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:34:27 GMT