Get the dust out of the heat sink. Clean off all of the old thermal paste that is probably by now a solid crusty mess. Apply new top of the line thermal paste making sure to work it in nicely. You should see a good temp decrease if that was the problem. You don't want to break 70. 60's are getting high. If you are at 80 you should do this right away before you get thermal damage.
Message edited by SpinachEater on 02-03-2008 at 10:33:42 PM
hmmm. lemme upload a pic of how much i cleaned up that CPU FAN!
getting it out from the module was hard, but im so worried and scared that I may have damaged it
basically, the "lever" was still down but the entire CPU itself came off/out with the fan....the CPU is stuck with the fan (probably because of the thermal paste)
but would I have damaged it? I really hope not because .... well, its my baby!
I just dont wanna put it back in and risk causing some harm to any components or a fire or something start.... i really hope not.
the CPU is stuck to the fan, what should I do? Can I just pull it off carefully, then clean out the existing paste and apply new paste on the CPU?
thing is, its really stuck...and im too scared to force it apart from the fan incase if the board seperates...... of all days, had to be today and its my main computer - in very high use!
Holy SH*T. That is one filthy sob. Umm....yeah I don't know about the socket / CPU. Nothing broke off did it? Does everything look in order? Nothing was left behind in the socket? I have my fingers crossed for you that nothing happened.
You should be able to take the fan off as well if you need to clean it even further. Vacuums work well to get dust out of the sinks. I would attempt to twist the CPU off the sink first...just don't yank on it. If it is really cemented on there maybe a gentle prying/chisel action with a flat screwdriver will work better. Just try to hit the paste and not the CPU.
Yeah, seeing that it has been in there for 4 years and sounds like the paste is solidified, you will for sure need to clean off all of the old paste and apply the new. If you get airflow blockage your temps will go up and if your CPU isn't making a good contact with the sink your temps will go up too. Good luck!
When you reapply the thermal paste, put a small small amount on the CPU and work it in with a q-tip so that you get a nice thin film. This will make sure that you get the paste in all of the nooks and crannies of the surface. Do it with the heat sink too. Go back and put a small dab then put it all back together.
well everything does seem in tact...no pin loses, no pin bents or anything which im greatful for.
I was thinkin about buying a new system...but then found a northwood 3GHz for a few bucks which i could potentially buy,then buy another CPU fan....cheaper and probably my only option right now.
Hmmm. no main computer...very lonely since I play my tv through it!
Is your fan still working? Why do you want a new one? Are you talking about a new heat sink and fan combo? Wait...are you giving up on your CPU?
It should come off with a little elbow grease. Use some rubbing alcohol or some nail polish remover to clean up the surfaces and you are ready to grease it back up.
I am confused if you are buying a new CPU because it is stuck on the sink or if you just wanted to get a new one.
Message edited by SpinachEater on 02-04-2008 at 03:02:13 AM
well yeh, the reason I'm thinking about buying another CPU (same model) is because it is stuck with the fan.... and don't want to ruin it :-/
I could put it in the freezer but worries the water, would ruin it when unfrozen.... ha! Sorry, just really careful. I don't want the CPU to snap off in half or something from the fan.
Much appreciated for your help.