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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: trains on May 20, 2010, 19:50:38

Title: Why Hello There
Post by: trains on May 20, 2010, 19:50:38: Well well well... It's been a while since my last real visit. Popping in to say hi and that I'll be coming back more often :)

(Also love the new site haha)

And as a quick question, what should I do here about my CPU? I've been having laptop troubles and I think that I overheated the CPU.

(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Aftmast/95924450.jpg)

My friend says that I need to get some special things, remove the paste, clean it then repaste the chip. Is that the beat idea or should I get a new one. I use AMD CPU's

Scott
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: Season on May 20, 2010, 20:10:01: I don't understand the 'why' in the topic title ???
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: DarkChestOfWonders on May 20, 2010, 20:13:51: If your integrated processor came off, then good luck ever getting that computer functioning again without a new motherboard.
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on May 20, 2010, 20:19:47: Welcome back Scott! Can't help you with your computer, but welcome back! :lol:

Jack.
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: trains on May 20, 2010, 20:21:41: Well I took everything apart like I should. So it should run fine according to others who have fixed computers as long as I repair it right.

And thanks Jack :) Great to see ya.
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: DarkChestOfWonders on May 20, 2010, 20:24:29: Like I said, good luck getting it to work, integrated parts aren't supposed to come off, hence the term 'integrated'. :P ;)
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: Ballast on May 20, 2010, 20:25:44: Quote from: trains on May 20, 2010, 20:21:41
Well I took everything apart like I should. So it should run fine according to others who have fixed computers as long as I repair it right.

But who tells you that you repaired it right? Atleast a big lightflash tells you that you didn't do it right... ;D
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: trains on May 20, 2010, 20:29:04: Well it wouldn't be unlockable if I couldn't do anything. And I haven't put anything back together yet :p
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: DarkChestOfWonders on May 20, 2010, 20:30:13: Scott, can you please take more clear pictures of the processor and motherboard socket?
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: TNeves on May 21, 2010, 00:17:29: Quote from: trains on May 20, 2010, 20:29:04
Well it wouldn't be unlockable if I couldn't do anything. And I haven't put anything back together yet :p

First you need to clean the old thermal paste off. You may use alchool and paper, but be careful. The processor should look like this (the picture if from my old graphic card):

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd21/Ra7or/Fotografia/IMG_0697.jpg)

Then, you must buy thermal paste, like Artic Silver 5, apply just a little bit, and then put the cooler on.

Here you have a link to a tutorial:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/274
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: trains on May 21, 2010, 01:12:20: Here's an update. I'll be giving my laptop to my grandfather this Sunday, as he's like a computer genius lol. I'll have him look at it, but I think I might need a new processor, hopefuly an AMD Quad :p
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: saltydog on May 21, 2010, 08:33:30: It's also a good idea to be anti-static when working with chips..(touch the central heating) ;)
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: TNeves on May 21, 2010, 15:29:12: If its a laptop CPU I won't believe that you can change the CPU to the Desktop models.
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: DarkChestOfWonders on May 21, 2010, 20:03:20: Quote from: trains on May 21, 2010, 01:12:20
Here's an update. I'll be giving my laptop to my grandfather this Sunday, as he's like a computer genius lol. I'll have him look at it, but I think I might need a new processor, hopefuly an AMD Quad :p
Make sure the processor is compatible with your current motherboard.
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: Capt. Matt on May 22, 2010, 00:25:13: It needs to be the correct "Socket"
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: trains on May 23, 2010, 22:51:15: I checked and most of the AMD mobile CPU's are the same socket type anyway :P My grandfather is taking my laptop with him today also.
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: DarkChestOfWonders on May 23, 2010, 23:07:07: Congratulations. Don't hold your breath, laptops are super sensitive, but, good luck! Cross your fingers! :)
Title: Re: Why Hello There
Post by: trains on May 27, 2010, 12:40:23: Well I'm seeing my grandfather today so hopefully I'll get an update. And hopefully a good one too. :)