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Hardware Installation Videos
Professional video demonstrations of desktop PC hardware installations

By Tim Fisher, About.com

Step by step directions you can print out and use are wonderful but nothing beats someone actually showing you the process. It's no different when you're replacing PC hardware.

With About.com's help, I've partnered with Don Schechter to demonstrate some of the most popular hardware replacement tasks in free, professional, and easy to follow videos.

It doesn't matter if you're planning a small task like a memory upgrade or something more extensive like a motherboard replacement, Don will show you everything you need to get the job done right (and fast)!

Memory

How to Install Memory in a PC
Is your PC running slow when multiple programs are open? Did you test your memory and find that it's failing? Maybe you need more memory. Learn how to install memory in your desktop PC with this easy to understand video.

Power Supply

How to Install a Power Supply in a PC
Are you not getting any power to your computer? Did you test your power supply and find out that it's failing? Learn how to install a power supply in a desktop PC with these easy steps.

Hard Drive (Primary / PATA)

How to Install a Hard Drive in a PC
Do you need to replace a bad hard drive? Need some more storage? Learn how to install a PATA hard drive in a desktop PC in just a few simple steps.

Tip: PATA hard drives are often called IDE hard drives.

Hard Drive (Secondary / PATA)

How to Install a Second Hard Drive in a PC
Need an additional hard drive to store all that music and video? Learn how to install a second PATA hard drive in your desktop PC.

Tip: PATA hard drives are often called IDE hard drives.

PCI Card

How to Install a PCI Card in a PC
Learn how to install a PCI Card in a Desktop PC so you can connect new hardware or devices to your computer's central processors, all by yourself.

DVD/CD Drive

How to Install a DVD Drive in a PC
Want to be able to create your own movie DVDs and music or other CDs? If your desktop computer doesn't include CD and DVD burning, learn how easy it is to install an optical drive on your own.

Central Processing Unit

How to Install a CPU in a PC
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the electronic brain of your computer. Learn how how to install a CPU in a desktop PC.

Motherboard

How to Install a Motherboard in a PC
The motherboard connects everything in your computer together. When it fails, your computer is useless. Replacing a motherboard can seem like an impossible task but this video will walk you through every step of the way.
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