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zarp011   01-14-2009 at 06:16:14 PM

I recently upgraded the processor in a system I built a while go, however I was a bit arrogant per say and accidently installed it backwards. After this neither the board nor processor worked, however I just thought it was motherboard. After I got a new motherboard I tried the processor again and it didn't work (I installed it correctly this time) so I got a replacement for the processor. Is it possible that the new motherboard I have is already screwed from trying the broken processor in it or is it fine to install the new one?

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IH8U   01-14-2009 at 07:11:11 PM
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There shouldn't be any issues, however I'd still pop out the CMOS battery for about 10min before installing it.

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