i just installed a new fan and got some thermal paste on the motherboard ): . It now powers on, POST's, and then powers off. It takes approximately 5 or 6 seconds from start to finish of total uptime on the computer. Can somebody advise what i should do?
2006-12-09 07:54:25 · 8 answers · asked by lookup613 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
also, by power off i mean the computer just shuts down completely.
2006-12-09 07:55:17 · update #1
Thermal paste is usually non conductive and shouldn't cause problems if you get some on the motherboard. I would check that all the cables are connected firmly and that the processor and memory are correctly seated. You can remove the thermal paste with a little isopropyl alcohol.
2006-12-09 08:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have put way too much thermal grease on the CPU. The proper amount is a droplet the size of a BB. Did you attempt to clean the grease off of the mobo? If so, did you damage any of the capacitors (the black, round, silver topped objects) on the mobo while cleaning up the excess grease? Did you ground yourself before you started touching things inside the computer? In winter, static electricity is common, and can damage anything in the computer. Big Rez had some good ideas for the cleanup. The key for you now is to take your time and do it right.
2006-12-09 08:10:41 · answer #2 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it's the paste? if so, Dude! You are in trouble.
Your options are certainly limited. If it were me, this is what I'd do...
1) While doing anything - be sure to wear a grounding strap.
2) Try to wipe off as much of it as I can. Use a dry Q-tip first, then one dampened with rubbing alcohol. Wipe it very good but be sure not to press too hard on any pins coming out of the shipsets.
3) Get a can of compressed air and "blow out" the area. Be sure to other areas from the path of the air or you'll just be blowing the gunk elsewhere.
4) Repeat until it's all gone. Use a magnifying glass to be sure.
You must get it all off. Not only does it allow for heat transfer from the CPU to the heatsink, it can sometimes be conductive.
2006-12-09 08:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by BigRez 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure your new hardware is compatible with your bios?
try double checking every thing on-line then go from there. Also can your power supply handle the voltage requirements that the fan uses? It would be nice but not everything is compatible with every motherboard. Good Luck!
2006-12-09 10:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 01:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
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2006-12-09 13:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by gira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the trash can gets fed tonight
2006-12-09 08:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you runied your motherboard, buy or have it repaired.
2006-12-09 07:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by kyle_hayden987123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋