cpu socket help

[VictorKaum]

Compaq (HP), Dell, IBM, ... when you put your cpu backwards on your mobo, then it doesn't realy matter. (except when Dell placed it backwards themselfs offcourse)

Check if standard form factors (ATX, µATX, ...) fit in your case and place such.

[Tim_axe]

I don't think you can get a replacement motherboard from Dell to replace the one you fried. I don't think they sell those seperately. At least they don't for their Laptops. The only way is to send it in for repair...which might be tricky/expensive considering you obviously messed it up

Definately check compatability, and get that computer working though!



BTW, I think Dell makes okay computers, though I've never owned one except for a used PowerEdge 4300 Server. But their support isn't that great (relayed expirence someone had trying to get a compatible PSU from them), but looking at other manufactuers, nobody has good support now a days I think.