How to sync iphone 4s to itunes on new computer without deleting music?

I left my window open and my motherboard got rained on. I had to replace it and my phone was synced to it. I replaced my motherboard so I have a new computer basically and now my music is all unorganized and messy in my library. How do I make this itunes my new main one without deleting my music? I only want to do this because I purchased songs on my phone instead of my computer and although it is the same account I cant download the songs I bought unless I sync my phone (or at least thats the only way to my knowledge). I'm shocked apple is still running itunes so poorly =/
Also, my itunes isnt completely up to date because when I originally upgraded to a newer version of itunes my entire organized library was deleted. I was pretty angry. Im scared to update it now.

Rubbly wrote:
...Also, my itunes isnt completely up to date because when I originally upgraded to a newer version of itunes my entire organized library was deleted.
See also Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash.
tt2

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