Power cycling

[jbseven]

Hello,
I just installed a cpu cooler but now the computer power cycles on boot- the fans switch on for a second, then switch off, then the process repeats. The cooler installation went flawlessly, the only thing i can think of that might be an issue is the front panel connectors. ive tried reversing the polarity of the power switch connector to no avail. Any suggestions?

 

[Centora]

Take the HSF off and remove the CPU. Than remove the thermal paste from the CPU and HSF. Re-apply the thermal paste properly by watching this video and be sure to properly install the HSF. If it's a spring loaded push-pin design... tighten the screws in a criss-cross manner to prevent any air-bubbles and the CPU socket from cracking. Plug the 3/4-pin fan power connector the way it was designed to be plugged in. This should solve all of your issues.

Edit: Also you don't need the expensive thermal-paste remover. Good old rubbing alcohol will do the trick. Just try to get at least 70% (I myself use 93% because I do alot of upgrades for people but has a very strong oder).

 

[andy_in_kenya]

Hi jbseven,

please kindly post your system details, especially if you have some kind of branded computer.

Best
Andy

 

[jbseven]

Take the HSF off and remove the CPU. Than remove the thermal paste from the CPU and HSF. Re-apply the thermal paste properly by watching this video and be sure to properly install the HSF. If it's a spring loaded push-pin design... tighten the screws in a criss-cross manner to prevent any air-bubbles and the CPU socket from cracking. Plug the 3/4-pin fan power connector the way it was designed to be plugged in. This should solve all of your issues.

Edit: Also you don't need the expensive thermal-paste remover. Good old rubbing alcohol will do the trick. Just try to get at least 70% (I myself use 93% because I do alot of upgrades for people but has a very strong oder).

Believe me this is not my first cpu cooler- which is why i was stumped as to why it wouldnt work when everything went swimmingly.

Turns out the motherboard died on me. Which is puzzling as i made sure i was grounded while handling the parts. the only thing i can think of that caused it was the warning in the hsf manual about the o rings (shims) putting stress on the board.

Anyway since i got it replaced im happy. thanks for the advice though.

My system specs:

i5 2500k
Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3
8GB Gskill Ripjaws 1333Mhz
850w Corsair TX850
Coolermaster HAF-932

 

[jsc]

The front panel switches are not polarized. It makes no difference which way they go on. However the LED's are. Generally, the white wire goes to the "-" terminal.

 

[jbseven]

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