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CPU overheated
My son decided in his wisdom to clean out his desktop computer tower of all the dust inside. He unclipped the fan that was cooling the CPU to clean and unfortunately clipped it back the wrong way round. This has caused the CPU to overheat and I fear it has damaged it. My question is, does this mean a new PC or can it be repaired? Many thanks for any advice given
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There's no reason why yourself (or the boy) can't replace the CPU yourselves. it's not a tricky job.
If you simply post the full long model number and the part number, both from the HP label on the computer base unit (don't post the serial number) somebody can check the correct CPU to buy and give instructions on fitting.
If you simply post the full long model number and the part number, both from the HP label on the computer base unit (don't post the serial number) somebody can check the correct CPU to buy and give instructions on fitting.
14:34 Sat 26th Mar 2011
You fear it's damaged it?
Have you tried it to see? just put the fan on correctly and power it on and see what happens, if it's starts at all then it's fine.
If it has damaged it then you'll probably only have to replace the CPU (although there is a chance it's fried the main board too) How easy it will be to get a replacement CPU depends on exactly what make and model of computer and what's in it at the moment.
Have you tried it to see? just put the fan on correctly and power it on and see what happens, if it's starts at all then it's fine.
If it has damaged it then you'll probably only have to replace the CPU (although there is a chance it's fried the main board too) How easy it will be to get a replacement CPU depends on exactly what make and model of computer and what's in it at the moment.
A burning smell is never a good sign!
If you have cooked the CPU then it's very likely that a replacement CPU from Ebay (as Al said) will sort it out, try and get one that comes with the required thermal paste for mounting the heatsink to it, or ensure you buy some at the same time.
There is a slim chance it may have damaged the motherboard. But realistically the only way to find out is to try a new CPU.
A little more info than just it's a HP would help though, because if you are going to buy a new CPU then it may be possible for you to fit a slightly better one but this depends entirely on exactly what you have at the moment.
If you have cooked the CPU then it's very likely that a replacement CPU from Ebay (as Al said) will sort it out, try and get one that comes with the required thermal paste for mounting the heatsink to it, or ensure you buy some at the same time.
There is a slim chance it may have damaged the motherboard. But realistically the only way to find out is to try a new CPU.
A little more info than just it's a HP would help though, because if you are going to buy a new CPU then it may be possible for you to fit a slightly better one but this depends entirely on exactly what you have at the moment.
There's no reason why yourself (or the boy) can't replace the CPU yourselves. it's not a tricky job.
If you simply post the full long model number and the part number, both from the HP label on the computer base unit (don't post the serial number) somebody can check the correct CPU to buy and give instructions on fitting.
If you simply post the full long model number and the part number, both from the HP label on the computer base unit (don't post the serial number) somebody can check the correct CPU to buy and give instructions on fitting.
Do it yorself! It's easy!
Drop the chip in (handling carefully by edges and paying particular care with alignment direction)
Apply clip or slider .. whatever it is.
Apply small amount of paste and carefully fit cooler. Carefully tension fit the clips or screws to hold in place.
Make sure fan connected to fan outlet connector on Mobo.
Check/watch fan on powering up to ensure it runs straight away.
Drop the chip in (handling carefully by edges and paying particular care with alignment direction)
Apply clip or slider .. whatever it is.
Apply small amount of paste and carefully fit cooler. Carefully tension fit the clips or screws to hold in place.
Make sure fan connected to fan outlet connector on Mobo.
Check/watch fan on powering up to ensure it runs straight away.
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