Motherboard from a fried device

GameK
Junior Member

01-01-2026, 09:22 PM

Your motherboard might have been damaged by the power surge, so replacing it could be a good idea. There’s a chance some data might be lost during the swap, but it depends on how the replacement is done. It’s best to back up any important files beforehand.

GameK

01-01-2026, 09:22 PM #1

HikariNoAme
Junior Member

01-01-2026, 11:26 PM

Ensure your SSD or hard drive is intact to prevent data loss. If you change the motherboard, you may need to reinstall Windows, which could lead to data issues.

HikariNoAme

01-01-2026, 11:26 PM #2

Ensure your SSD or hard drive is intact to prevent data loss. If you change the motherboard, you may need to reinstall Windows, which could lead to data issues.

JosueGamer26
Member

124

01-05-2026, 01:29 AM

Also replace your power source. That was the main cause of the harm.

JosueGamer26

01-05-2026, 01:29 AM #3

Also replace your power source. That was the main cause of the harm.

Robx_33
Member

141

01-05-2026, 08:19 AM

In short, yes—there is a risk of data loss during this process.

Robx_33

01-05-2026, 08:19 AM #4

In short, yes—there is a risk of data loss during this process.

DRGNdragsYT
Senior Member

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01-06-2026, 06:05 AM

I'll examine it closely

DRGNdragsYT

01-06-2026, 06:05 AM #5

I'll examine it closely

ravioli_wizard
Junior Member

01-06-2026, 07:36 AM

Can you prevent data loss when changing motherboards and reinstalling Windows?

ravioli_wizard

01-06-2026, 07:36 AM #6

Can you prevent data loss when changing motherboards and reinstalling Windows?

pokemonking35
Junior Member

01-07-2026, 12:13 AM

You can safeguard all your important files by moving them to another storage device. Alternatively, consider using a fresh installation drive for your new hardware and installing Windows there, then transferring your files from the previous drive.

pokemonking35

01-07-2026, 12:13 AM #7

UltiPengz
Member

143

01-08-2026, 05:02 PM

You can transfer the old drives to another computer and copy the files, but it may require some effort. It depends on how you manage the files during the process. Your Windows 11 system should handle it without issues if everything is set up correctly.

UltiPengz

01-08-2026, 05:02 PM #8

dvid51524
Member

01-29-2026, 04:43 AM

It also functions correctly if you store the files in a location that won't be deleted during a fresh Windows installation.

dvid51524

01-29-2026, 04:43 AM #9

It also functions correctly if you store the files in a location that won't be deleted during a fresh Windows installation.