Upgrading my machine

[IMJack]

I just managed to install a new CD-RW drive and a second hard drive into my computer, without breaking anything, and got it to work properly on the first try, all by my lonesome. I am so fucking proud of myself right now.

No, really, I am. This is the first time I've pulled this off. Two years ago, I had problems getting a network card to seat properly. Six months ago, I had problems getting a video card to stay connected and functional.

Anyway, this is my rush of pride for the night. :)

[Linguica]

wow, great

[Reisal]

Well done :)

[kain]

i remember when i opened my first computer. i was scared shitless. mainly cus teahcer bitching not to touch shit inside cus you could shock yourself or f it up with static. hell, i became so confident, i combed my hair with a 486 once and it prodiced large amounts of shocks, but its still werked.

[NiGHTMARE]

Until this year, the only thing I'd ever done inside my computer by myself was to replace the power unit. Then in March, I replaced the motherboard (which included fitting a new processor and new RAM), 3D card and CD drive (with a CD-RW), and added a DVD drive and a second hard drive.

[NiGHTMARE]

Edit: oops, double post.

[Alientank]

I guarantee if someone who wasn't a mod had posted this one of the mods would have been like "OMFG R U STOOOPID INSTABAN ON JOO!" and the topic would be closed.

[Fletcher`]

IMJack: Lucky bastard! :)

[Naked Snake]

Back in 7th grade at my old school, I was stuck in Computer for 1st period, which sucked because I was the only one in that class during that period. I had to replace the RAM of a computer, which was easy.

[Sephiroth]

I hate how some older boards would fit into the case. they would be off just a few millimeters and would cause most of the card not to seat correctly. so i would be stuck trying to move the board in the correct way. another thing i hate were those blasted ribbon cables, even worse if u had a small case. I am very happy with the rounded ones. gald u got it to work, and i am sure u did the master/slave setting correct. most people i know who have installed things like, cd drives or hard drives, screwed up at the master slave level