I was told told that my computer's processor was burned up?

Question

Anyone have infomation or know a site that would tell me how to replace it if I bought the part? I've replaced a power supply, dvd burner and added a modem, but I think the processor is a lot more involved. If I could get some info on it, I'd give it a shot though.

I've had it looked at and was told the fan had worked loose somehow and wasn't functioning properly. I was told the part is approx 150.00 but the guy wanted to charge me 200.00 to do the work!

This computer was purchased at a computer fair and was put together at the time of purchase, however, I do have the manuals and etc. that came with. I'm just wondering if I should just get a new pc?

Answer 1

Well, depends on your processor. You'll have to get a fan that fits your socket type and some thermal paste as well (I like using Artic Silver) or not as some of the more expensive fans will include some type of thermal paste (application depends on your type of processor). That's only if it is the CPU fan, it could very well be something else. If the PC isn't working at all then you'll have to get a new processor as well, get the retail version and it will include a fan/heatsink combo, usually it will have a thermal pad so no application of thermal paste will be necessary.

If he was talking about replacing the processor, he wasn't lying, $150 for the processor, $50 for labor, really, if he was talking about the processor he was telling you the truth. Now if it is only the fan, well a good replacement fan for most processor types can be had for $30 to $60. Whatever the case, you can do both yourself. But not knowing your processor, I can't tell you exactly what to do or even if it is the processor to begin with.

But you can find all the parts you will need here, http://www.newegg.com/

That's okay, you don't really NEED the manuals to do what you need. All you need to be able to do is open up the case, remove the heatsink and pop the processor off. As I have been saying, if this is a CPU problem then when you purhcase a new one, it will come with instructions on how to remove the old one, how to put the new one in and how to attach the heatsink, that is... if you buy a retail packaged one, I WOULD NOT buy an OEM processor.

I'd say it depends on how old the computer is to determine if you should buy a new one. It just depends on what you do with it. If it WAS working okay for you and think it will do so for a couple years or so then I would try to get it fixed, if you answer no, then maybe it is time to consider a new one.

Answer 2

Processors are very easy to replace. If you buy on I'm sure someone at the store can help you. Lift up the locking arm and pull out the processor. Make sure you put the thermal grease on the new processor for the cooler and don't force the processor in place, it should go in VERY easy. Why do you not think it's not the motherboard?

Answer 3

if it is a pre-built computer, just go onto the manufacteur's website and look up the socket for the CPU
LGA 775
Socket T 939
etc.
and just go on www.newegg.com and get a new one.
u can get a faster one too! (parts have low prices there)
all you gotta do is remove the old fan and the bar locking the cpu in, then place the new one in, lock it in, spread a thin sheet of thermal paste (included) over the cpu using a credit card or something and locking in the new fan nice and tight!

Answer 4

i would not worry related to the processor fan burning out yet quite of the classes that would not thoroughly close till finally the pc is close down slowing down computing yet do not bypass away the pc on 24/7 electric powered bill and why would you prefer it at 2:00 am?

Answer 5

More important is first remedying the problem that caused your processor to burn up. It could be due to the cpu-fan going bad, motherboard dying, or even extended brown outs or power surges. If it is the fan or the motherboard, your next CPU will die very quickly.

Answer 6

Artic Silver 5 is very popular thermal compound to use between the cpu and heatsink. They have instructions on how to use it:

http://www.arcticsilver.com/

Answer 7

Replacing a processor is quite easy! Just follow basic static prevention techniques and make sure you use high quality thermal compound.

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Answer 9

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