ive had a good look and im pretty sure that my cpu fan is faulty and needs replacing.. it looks easy but i thought it may be wise to ask some one whos done it before if it is as simple as it looks... is it?
2006-10-25 04:52:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Dm234127,
Please do not use your computer anymore until you get the fan replaced. Extreme temperature levels do not work well with solid state electronics, and will permanently crash your HDD-HarD Drive down very quickly. Do you have another computer to use temporarily, a friend's, school, public library?
Yes, the replacement can be pretty simple or on very rare occasions, horrifyingly difficult. That mainly depends upon the systems board's placement of the CPU, and the fan assembly unit itself. I've replaced many of them in MAC's/PC's & laptops and generally find no problems in the installation process.
But are you sure it needs to be replaced? Make sure that you avoid ESD-Electrostatic Discharge http://www.siliconfareast.com/esd.htm and have a wrist band setup or similar protection before you open the case. The first thing to check is the CPU fan and heatsink. Make sure the fan is firmly attached to the CPU sometimes, the connectors are loose. Some Antec Silver Thermal Paste or some other thermal paste placed between the heatsink and the CPU might actually help and may be the solution as the compound does break down after so many years.
Also try removing all connections to all drives, USB ports, everything. Only the motherboard should be powered (usually, there are three connectors going to the motherboard). The only other connection should be, if necessary, two leads that are used by the power switch. No hard drives, floppy disks - NOTHING - should be connected to the motherboard or power supply. Start your machine and let it POST (go through the Power On Self Test) and run for awhile. If it stays on, then the problem is either a shorted/screwed up drive or device, or an overloaded or failing power supply.
2006-10-26 18:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by midnightlydy 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
yes it will and if you dont replace it you could burn up your cpu and that is an expencive fix ,most fans have a tab you can either remove with your fingers or screwdriver if yours is a pentium4 or newer celeron processor be careful as the cpu tends to stick to the heatsinkand you can bend or break the pins on the cpu
also make sure you have everything lined up correctly before tightning the new heatsink down or you could break the tabs that hold it
2006-10-25 05:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your fan working slow CPU can just burn out. When your CPU working without cooling it become warm and slow... So it is time to buy a new fan before it’s too late. Replacing fan isn't laborious procedure. Here is a detailed description: http://www.dansdata.com/coolers.htm
2006-10-25 05:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Yes, Yes.
Your PC can go into "thermal Shutdown" if the CPU is alowed to overheat. To learn how to replace the CPU Fan and heatsink, I'd recomend the book "Upgrading and Repairing PCs" by QUE publishing.
2006-10-25 05:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably correct but if the new CPU does not fix the problem then I expect the heat buildup was strong enough to affect the RAM, HD, or sensitive circuits on the MB. Cross your fingers
2016-05-22 12:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea to the point of it crashing, if electrical components get to hot, they tend to quit working.
Difficulty of replacing not hard, just make sure you are grounded, and you have the necsarry parts.
2006-10-25 05:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by striderknight2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋