changing a case hard?

ToneG

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i have just bought a corsair obsidian 750d to replace my old case but i want to know how hard it is to move the system into a different case.
 
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Not difficult, just time consuming. Just make a note of everything that needs to be attached as you disconnect from your old box, then work backwards when you put everything in to the new one. Just be gentle with the more fragile parts and take your time :)

cdburner5911

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It depends on you're skill level, If you have never built a system before, it could be daunting, but its (usually) not very difficult. That being said, sometimes if you have a premade computer (dell, gateway, ect) sometimes they get 'clever' with their mounting systems. Just be careful, go slow, and note where everything goes (its nearly impossible to put a wire in the wrong spot).
as a rule, if it takes a lot of force to put something in (or take it out), you are doing it wrong/it doesn't go there.

And if you ever get stuck, just google it, there are many many good guides out there. If you have a prebuilt system, you can google "how to disassemble [brand & model number]"

If you have never built/taken apart a computer before, it might be worth reading through a few guides before you start.

best of luck!
-Connor
 

goodguy713

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just dont loose the screws and make sure your grounded with an anti static mat or wrist strap. if you don't have those things if you have a concrete floor just do it barefoot. Any way mostly pretty easy must make sure your careful when removing the back plate they tend to be made out of tin and are not very sturdy so try not to bend them to much.

mostly just a swap and go but you also want to make sure you put your standoffs in before you put the mother board in its also helpful to put your case cables in place before you run the power supply cables they tend to get in the way and in most cases will make it difficult. on your manual for the mother board there should be a diagram showing what cables go where as far as the power and usb / audio cables that the case uses. other than that there are a tonne of how to shows on youtube
 

bdiddytampa

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Not difficult, just time consuming. Just make a note of everything that needs to be attached as you disconnect from your old box, then work backwards when you put everything in to the new one. Just be gentle with the more fragile parts and take your time :)
 
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