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A single beep from the motherboard.. and then slowdown
Truz:
ok tommorow or thursday i will head out to compusa and get some thermal grease, but the thing is i really dont know where to apply it or how to use it. Where exactly do i apply it and what precautions should i take.
Nailz:
Not sure if CompUSA would have it, but they may. Most smaller do it yourself computer shops would carry it though.
So once you get it, first thing is to turn off the computer, make sure you are using a grounding strap (or holding onto the case frame), you will then need to carefully remove the cpu fan, it shold be held to the mobo base by a clip on both sides.
In the center of the processor, there will be a small chip, apply the grease to that chip in a small, thin, even layer, being careful to not get it anywhere else but the chip. Once you do that, put the fan back on, power it up, and give it a shot.
If that doesn't help with your problem, you'll be out a few dollars, but your cpu will thank you for it.....
SirPeale:
CompUSA should have thermal grease. Artic Silver or some such.
Remember, when you apply it, apply it SPARINGLY. Make sure it is ONLY on the center chip, and not on the outer components. You should be able to see thru what you've placed on the chip. If you can't, wipe most of it off.
There are many good howto's on the subject.
http://www.brian1.net/computers/grease/
http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/How-To/Applying-Thermal-Paste/
http://www.subzeropc.com/article/thermalinterface.htm
Likely there is already some variety of thermal compound on there, likely a thing that kind of looks like chewing gum. Make sure you remove all of it.
Truz:
ok i havent gotten the grease yet but i have a question.
I got the fan off and between the fan and the cpu is this big silver metal grate looking thing. What the hell is that. I got it off (it is held in by clips on both sides) so what is this thing and was purpose does it serve. It is pretty big and separated the cpu from the fan. Just out of curiosity what is it?
Truz:
oh yea and i checked the compusa website and they have thermal grease in stock in the store closest to me. Hopefully i head over there tomorrow.