Need help.

[Dragunov IV 424]

I have a new processor that I need to install. I have everything that I need,(thermal paste). First I need to know how to take off my old one. I do not have a tool to take it off. Then I need to know how much paste to put on. After that, How do I put the processor in it's self.

 

[Troncoso]

I have a new processor that I need to install. I have everything that I need,(thermal paste). First I need to know how to take off my old one. I do not have a tool to take it off. Then I need to know how much paste to put on. After that, How do I put the processor in it's self.

Voyager said he was going to post something, so these are some quick tips:

If it is LGA775 (Someone said it was) then there is a lever.
Now, if there is a heat sink on top of it, then you need to remove the clips so it comes off.

A pea sized drop of thermal paste in the middle. Do this AFTER you install the CPU.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

Voyager said he was going to post something, so these are some quick tips:

If it is LGA775 (Someone said it was) then there is a lever.
Now, if there is a heat sink on top of it, then you need to remove the clips so it comes off.

A pea sized drop of thermal paste in the middle. Do this AFTER you install the CPU.

People are killing me! who said it was that?
this is what it is.:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116494

 

[MyCattMaxx]

That is a LGA775, it is the socket type.

First you have to remove the heatsink/fan ass'y.
Some are screwed down, some use pins and some may use clips.
Mine used screws.
A lever holds the chip to the socket.

There is an arrow in one corner of the chip, it needs to point at the corresponding mark on the socket or corner on the board.

Dang, I got company, bbs.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

That is a LGA775, it is the socket type.

First you have to remove the heatsink/fan ass'y.
Some are screwed down, some use pins and some may use clips.
Mine used screws.
A lever holds the chip to the socket.

There is an arrow in one corner of the chip, it needs to point at the corresponding mark on the socket or corner on the board.

Dang, I got company, bbs.

Um, a pic would help....., and it has no tool with it.

 

[voyagerfan99]

I'm working on my post. I'll get back to you in a few minutes.

 

[MyCattMaxx]

Try this til voyagerfan gets back.
My bad on the arrow, that's AMD.

http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032260.htm

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

thanks.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

Try this til voyagerfan gets back.
My bad on the arrow, that's AMD.

http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032260.htm

Umm, my mobo has nothing like that.. But thanks for trying. well wait, I should probs take of my current one first.

 

[voyagerfan99]

Your CPU heatsink should be held down by four push clips. Each one has an arrow. Turn it 1/4 turn in the direction of the arrow and they'll unlock. Then just pull the clips up and out. Clean off the old thermal paste with rubbing alcohol.

The CPU is held in place by a retaining plate, which is held down with a clip. Pull outward and move the clip up, and pull out the old CPU.

Place the new CPU in the socket. It only goes in one way, lining up with the two little nubs.

Flip the retaining plate over the CPU and push the retaining clip into place. It will take a little force. Just be sure to place it under the clip to hold it in place.

Place a bead of thermal paste (slightly smaller than a pea) in the center of the CPU.

Check your heatsink and be sure it is all set to be installed. The clips should be pulled upwards so it is fully extended.

Then turn them so the rear of the arrow is closeest to the heatsink.

Place the heatsink over the holes. Imagine the clips are numbered 1,2,3,4 clockwise around the heatsink. Press down on opposing corners 1 and 3 until you hear a click. Then do the same for corners 2 and 4.

Any other questions?

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

Where does the paste go? can you circle it?

 

[voyagerfan99]

In the center of the CPU. (On the top part - not in-between the socket and the CPU)

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

In the center of the CPU. (On the top part - not in-between the socket and the CPU)

Just right on the top right in the middle , when it is installed? and then on top of the paste I put the fan?

 

[voyagerfan99]

Just right on the top right in the middle , when it is installed? and then on top of the paste I put the fan?

Yes.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

Yes.

Well the only thing that I am worried about is that I can fry my comp, because that is what I am told all the time. I shouldn't do it myself, because I will ruin my pc. So in all truth, if I do something wrong, what can/will happen?

 

[voyagerfan99]

Well the only thing that I am worried about is that I can fry my comp, because that is what I am told all the time. I shouldn't do it myself, because I will ruin my pc. So in all truth, if I do something wrong, what can/will happen?

What do you think you're not going to do right? It's not hard to put a little dab of thermal paste on the CPU and push the heatsink on.

Worst that could happen is you turn it on and it overheats. I don't think it would right out fry just by doing that. Modern CPU's are more durable than older ones.

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

What do you think you're not going to do right? It's not hard to put a little dab of thermal paste on the CPU and push the heatsink on.

Worst that could happen is you turn it on and it overheats. I don't think it would right out fry just by doing that. Modern CPU's are more durable than older ones.

So basically, I have been lied to..... Thanks for the help!

 

[Dragunov IV 424]

Just a pea sized dab? And can I leave the leftover thermal paste on the heat sink thing? or does that need to go?

 

[Troncoso]

Just a pea sized dab? And can I leave the leftover thermal paste on the heat sink thing? or does that need to go?

Clean old paste off the heatsink preferably with rubbing alcohol. Placing apea size dot of paste in the center helps evenly spead it when you place the heatsink on top.

You only want a very thin layer of paste.