Tranferring parts... Fatal?

[k_z199]

So I called a store to work on my parts transfer (from micro ATX to mid tower ATX case) instead of me. And they said, transferring my old rig to a new case is a 50-50 on whether it will turn on or not. Is it really that fatal transferring the parts?

 

[kyzarvs]

I can't count the number of cases I've transferred kit to - as long as you take your time, there's nothing to worry about at all.

 

[k_z199]

I can't count the number of cases I've transferred kit to - as long as you take your time, there's nothing to worry about at all.

They are a computer store how come they don't know about a thing or two about "static" or whatsoever... ) Oh well, thanks kyzarvs! tsk i think they should close shop )

 

[abbadon_34]

They probably are hoping to sell you new stuff, unless they are complete idiots, I give THAT a "50-50"

 

[kyzarvs]

Just thinking... the office server here has been in three different Antec cases, my gaming box has been in 2 Antecs and a Silverstone case. Same precautions as a new-build / upgrade - static management and patience are the only requirements.

The only gotcha I'd suggest (and it's nothing like as big a problem these days) on transferring everything to a new case is to make sure the mobo-mounts all line up and you don't have any pre-installed in the case that don't line up with mounting holes. Everything else is just time and patience.

 

[darth pravus]

50-50 is ridiculous. If you are competent and careful it will be 100% fine it's the same as removing all the parts for upgrade and then building a new pc.

You don't hear them saying "Yes we can build you a new PC but it's 50-50 whether it will work and we will still charge you".

 

[k_z199]

Just thinking... the office server here has been in three different Antec cases, my gaming box has been in 2 Antecs and a Silverstone case. Same precautions as a new-build / upgrade - static management and patience are the only requirements.

The only gotcha I'd suggest (and it's nothing like as big a problem these days) on transferring everything to a new case is to make sure the mobo-mounts all line up and you don't have any pre-installed in the case that don't line up with mounting holes. Everything else is just time and patience.

what do you mean by patience? is there a time frame when to disconnect wires and to disassemble everything? like for example I'll them not do disassemble the processor and its fan and just transfer the whole mobo to the new case

50-50 is ridiculous. If you are competent and careful it will be 100% fine it's the same as removing all the parts for upgrade and then building a new pc.

You don't hear them saying "Yes we can build you a new PC but it's 50-50 whether it will work and we will still charge you".

exactly my point.