Before getting started:-
1. Write
down important information from the of the processor such as the Model Number,
Serial Number, and specifications.
2. Ensure
you are familiar with ESD and
its potential dangers.
3. When
physically installing the processor, ensure the computer is off and that the
power is disconnected.
Remove previous processor
If a processor is already installed in the computer it must be
removed before a new processor can be added.
If the processor is a socket processor and has an attached heat
sink, it must first be removed before the processor can be removed. Most socket
heat sinks have a wire to supply power to the fan, first remove this wire.
Next, you should notice clips on either side processor holding it in place.
Pressing down on the larger end of the clip and then moving the clip away from
the processor should release one end of the clip allowing for the heat sink to
be removed.
Once the socket heat sink has been removed, if your processor is
a ZIF processor, remove the socket processor by locating a small arm on one of
the sides of the processor. This arm is a small metal bar. Moving this bar from
a horizontal to a vertical position will release the processor.
If your processor is a LIF processor you need a processor and
chip remove tool to remove the processor. If you are adding a new processor it
is likely that this tool is included with the processor. If not, it can be
purchased at a local computer shop or computer retail store. Place this tool
between the processor and the socket and gently work the processor out of the
socket, doing a little on each side of the processor at a time. When doing
this, be careful not to bind or break any of the pins.
If your processor is a slot processor, the heat sink does not
need to be removed and in most cases cannot be removed. To remove a slot
processor, locate two tabs on either side of the processor. Move these slots to
the outward position and the processor should be able to be removed by
vertically pulling it out.
Install processor
Once no processor is currently installed in the computer, follow
the steps below for installing your processor.
Socket Processor
If you are installing a ZIF socket processor
into the computer, begin first by moving the metal arm located on one of the
sides of the socket to a vertical position. Next, examine the top of the
processor that should have a small dot in one of the corners. This dot
indicates where pin one is located on the bottom of the processor. Next,
examine the socket on the motherboard; this socket should have a missing hole
or should have a 1 indicating pin one. Position the processor so both pin1 and
hole1 match and then place the processor down.
If properly positioned, now when moving the metal arm to the
down or horizontal position it should firmly connect the processor.
If you are installing a LIF socket processor,
first examine the top of the processor and locate pin one, located with a small
white dot. Once pin one has been located, look at the socket and locate pin one
on the socket on the motherboard. Pin one on the socket will be located by
either looking for a missing hole on the socket itself or by looking for a
small one next to one of the four corners.
Once the pins have been aligned properly, gently press the
processor into the socket until it is firmly attached.
Slot Processor
Finally, if you are installing a slot processor, first move
the tabs on either side of the support brackets to the outward position. Next,
install the processor by pressing the processor into the slot. Once successfully
installed into the brackets the two tabs should snap into place.
Apply heat compound
Thermal grease is
a special compound which you can apply to the surface of the CPU before
attaching the heat sink. It helps conduct heat away from the CPU and into the
sink, and can lower the temperature of your CPU. This is an optional step. If
you decide to apply thermal grease, take care to distribute it evenly. It is
important that heat is distributed uniformly across the processor.
Attach heat sink
Once the processor has been successfully installed and the heat
compound applied, attach the computer heat sink to
the processor.
Note: Users who have a socket processor, when attaching the heat
sink clip, ensure not to scratch the motherboard with the clip. Also, when
attaching the heat sink bracket to the plastic clip, be careful because if too
much pressure is applied to the plastic clip, it will break.
Troubleshooting Computer Processor Problems
Processor Related
Problems and Resolutions
Having a Computer
sometimes demand basic knowledge on Computer problem solving, but this does not
require formal education on Computers but basic knowledge is sometime useful
when dealing with computer related problems. One of these computer related problem
is the processor malfunctioning and below are some of the computer processor
malfunctioning and how to troubleshoot them
Computer
Problem Identification
1.
Computer System is dead, no cursor, no beeps no fan moving
Possible
Cause1: Power Cord Failure
Resolution: Plug in or replace power cord, sometimes
power cord can fail even though they look fine
Possible
Cause 2: Computer Power
Supply Unit Failure
Resolution: Replace your Power supply unit with a new
one or use a similar power supply unit to test whether it’s the supply unit or
something els Computer motherboard Failure
When computer
motherboard is dead or has failed to function your processor will definitely
not work.
Resolution: Replace your motherboard with a new one that
is working properly and then power on your computer
Memory
Failure: Memory failure can
also result into computer processor failure
Resolution: Remove all memory chip except bank 1 and
retest. if the system still won’t boot replace bank 1
CPU
2. System is Dead, no
beeps or locks up before POST begins
Possible
Causes: All components
either not installed or incorrectly installed
Resolutions: Check all
peripheral especially memory and graphics adapter, reseat all boards and
socketed components
1.
System beeps on start up, fun is running and no cursor
Possible
Cause: Improperly seated or
failing adapter
Resolution: Reseat or
replace graphics adapter. Use known a working compatible graphic adapter for
testing
1.
Locks up during or shortly after POST
Possible
Cause 1: Poor heat dissipation
Resolution: Check CPU heat sink, replace fan if necessary
or use a fan with a higher capacity
Possible
Cause 2: Improper voltage
settings
Resolution: Set motherboard for proper core processor
voltage
Possible
Cause 3: Wrong motherboard bus
speed
Resolution: Set proper speed for the motherboard
Possible
Cause 4: Wrong CPU clock
Multiplier
Resolution: proper jumper setting on motherboard for
proper clock multiplier
1.
Improper CPU Identification during POST
Possible
cause: Old Bios and the board
is not configured properly
Resolution: Update Bios from the manufacturer. Check
manual and jumper board accordingly to proper bus and multiplier settings
1.
Operating system doesn’t boot up
Possible
Cause 1: Poor heat dissipation
Resolution: Check CPU fan and replace if necessary with a higher capacity heat sink
Overheating computers can cause a lot
of problems, from seemingly random blue screens to data loss. You
might not even know that it’s the root of your issues, and before
you know it you have a burnt-out motherboard on your hands. Let’s
go step by and step and see how to deal with overheating computers.
We’ll be dealing primarily with laptops, but most of the same
principles apply to desktops as well.
