I never remove a mobo from the case simply to replace a cpu. Between static discharge and grounding issues, IMHO it's better to leave it mounted in the case, assuming it's mounted properly. If it's ...

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OK, it's embarrassing that I don't know how to do this but... (feel free to point and laugh, as long as you also answer my question) The CPU fan on my Athlon T-Bird has started making a soft, ...