Fill in the Blanks Why do motherboards fail?Online version Why do motherboards fail? by Ray Larkin 1 failure protector heat discharge sensitive impact culprit static Causes of a Failing Motherboard As with most computer components , the most common when a motherboard fails is . All computer components are particularly to heat , and the inside of computer can become quite hot . Over time , this wears out the motherboard and can lead to its failure . A second common cause of motherboard is electrical damage . Commonly this occurs during computer maintenance such as installation of new peripheral devices . During maintenance , if the technician has electricity built up on his or her hands , it can into the motherboard , leading to a failure . Electrical surges , such as those created by lightning striking a power line , can also lead to motherboard failure . This is most commonly prevented by using a surge , but some surges are powerful enough to overpower the surge protector and destroy the motherboard . The last common cause of motherboard failure is physical damage . This can be in the form of water damage or actual physical . Although the motherboard is typically well protected , a strong enough hit to the computer case or the introduction of water into the case can lead to motherboard failure .
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