;As long as you can still buy the same form factor of motherboard and CPU socket to match the broken one, you can replace it. (By replacing the motherboard in a current PC, we’re assuming that you’re planning to reuse many of the components on the current motherboard.) Just understand that it can be difficult to reseat the old components in the new motherboard. It’s often easier to start from scratch with new components. With some patience and know-how, though, this process can be completed successfully.