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I just installed new CPU cooling, and when I was plugging in the new fan to my motherboard i had to remove my video card, now when I turn on my computer, The new CPU fan works fine, the video card fan comes on, but I get no display. I tried a different video card and still no display.
Did I damage my PCI express slot while removing the video card to plug in the CPU fan? or could it have something to do with a faulty CPU installation? or my power supply isnt good enough?
400W power supply
just installed the zerotherm BTF90

I appreciate any help I can get, thanks

Mozz

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Post all of your specs, including the PSU model. It's unlikely that you damaged your PCIe slot unless you used a crowbar. Did you remove the CPU when you changed the heatsink?

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mobo - ASUS P5LP-LE
video - 7600gt
processor- intel pentium d 820
PSU - liteon 400W

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and no i didnt remove the CPU, but i unclipped it to get some old thermal paste

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I'm guessing that is an OEM box like a Compaq or something? Everything worked as spec'd out and you only changed the HS? If so then the PSU, although not very good, is probably not the cause.

I'm assuming that you get nothing, no hard drive LED flashing, no OS boot etc.

Check the 4 pin CPU connector, to ensure it is connected.

Try resetting the BIOS (CMOS). Usually, it involves shorting reset pins for 5-20 seconds, consult your manual, or the appropriate website.

Try removing your RAM or video card to see if you get any POST (Power ON Self Test) failure beeps. Be sure you have a speaker in your case. If you remember hearing a beep when you booted in the past then you have one. If you don't get several beeps to indicate a problem then you have a real problem.

If you unclipped the CPU and it came up from the socket when you were cleaning it, then, as a last resort, you may have to remove the CPU and check the socket on the mobo, with a magnifying glass, to ensure that none of the fingers are bent. It's very easy to tell, because the light shines off them different. If they are, you can straighten them with a large pin, paper clip, or very small screw driver etc.

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yeah its originally a Dell 4100y
nope no display what so ever
gonna check the pins as a last resort
not sure how to reset BIOS but ill look into it.

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CPU cable plugged in? Any post beeps with RAM or VGA unplugged? I'll do a quick check for the CMOS clear.


Message edited by Zorg on 07-15-2008 at 10:15:08 AM
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Dell Dimension 4100 System Solutions Guide Given the information for clearing passwords, if it won't get you into BIOS you should also try removing the battery for a little while. Clearing the CMOS probably won't solve your problem anyway, but it is one of the steps.

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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
If you forget your user or setup password, you cannot operate your computer
or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the forgotten
password(s).
NOTICE: The following procedure resets all standard settings for your
computer. Before proceeding, record or print (by pressing <Print Screen> ) all
current settings so that you can restore them when you finish this procedure.
1 Remove the computer cover (see page 42).
2 Locate jumper BIOS CONF on the system board (see page 44) and
move the jumper plug so that pins 2 and 3 are jumpered.
3 Replace the computer cover (see page 71), plug your computer into an
electrical outlet, and turn on the computer.
4 Press <Enter> at the Maintenance screen and then click Yes to clear
all passwords.
5 Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the system setup program.
6 Remove the computer cover again.
7 Move the jumper plug so that pins 1 and 2 are jumpered (standard
setting).
8 Replace the computer cover, plug your computer into an electrical
outlet, and turn on the computer.

Replacing the Battery
A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time
information. The battery can last several years.
Appendix 81
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on
the computer, replace the battery.
CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed.
Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1 Record all the screens in the system setup program so that you can
restore the correct settings in step 6.
2 Remove the computer cover (see page 42).
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery
loose, be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the
socket (not the system board).
3 Locate the battery socket (see page 44) and pry the battery out of its
socket with your fingers or with a plastic screwdriver.
4 Insert the battery into the socket with the side labeled “+” facing up.


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