cpu processor pull out while applying thermal paste

[jian57]

None of the pins fell out but it won't turn on.
Any suggestions?

 

[TwoCables]

What happened exactly?

 

[jian57]

Well, the old thermal pad wasn't working so we decided to use thermal paste instead. When my dad tried to get the heatsink off, he accidentally pulled off the cpu processor and none of the pins fell off. I put the termal paste on and tried to turn on the computer and it won't turn on

 

[Solarstarshines]

Well sounds like you damaged the socket on the board

I wouldn't fiddle with it if it isn't turning on something is broken and you don't want further damage

Look at your Motherboard socket and take a photo so we can exactly see what you see

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Just as a matter of curiosity what brand processor is it? Does it (processor) have pins or does the socket have pins?

Either way check for bent pins and you can do this by carefully cutting a strip of old credit card approx the width of the socket and GENTLY lower the strip into the socket or place it along the line of processor pins.

This will show you if any are significantly bent or missing pins as you will see each individual row.

Bent pins can be GENTLY teased back straight against the card strip and redo a visual check along each line .

You may even find that one or more may have been loosened if not broken out this will also leave you with a bad contact.

Also I am assuming you know that you mustn't use too much thermal compound so check for any contamination of the pins in the socket or on the processor. Also that the processor was put back in alignment correctly too?

NB Specs on machines are always handy for queries

 

[TwoCables]

Well, the old thermal pad wasn't working so we decided to use thermal paste instead. When my dad tried to get the heatsink off, he accidentally pulled off the cpu processor and none of the pins fell off. I put the termal paste on and tried to turn on the computer and it won't turn on

Which CPU is it?

How much thermal paste did you apply?

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Well, the old thermal pad wasn't working so we decided to use thermal paste instead. When my dad tried to get the heatsink off, he accidentally pulled off the cpu processor and none of the pins fell off. I put the termal paste on and tried to turn on the computer and it won't turn on

Which CPU is it?

How much thermal paste did you apply?

Yep TC just what I was asking there is very little info to go on here and why I asked what I did - that card trick should show any bent or missing pins but the point is socket or CPU??

Or for that matter laptop or desktop?? as lappys as you know can be made a real mess of with too much compound.

 

[TwoCables]

Well, the old thermal pad wasn't working so we decided to use thermal paste instead. When my dad tried to get the heatsink off, he accidentally pulled off the cpu processor and none of the pins fell off. I put the termal paste on and tried to turn on the computer and it won't turn on

Which CPU is it?

How much thermal paste did you apply?

Yep TC just what I was asking there is very little info to go on here and why I asked what I did - that card trick should show any bent or missing pins but the point is socket or CPU??

Or for that matter laptop or desktop?? as lappys as you know can be made a real mess of with too much compound.

Omg, good question: laptop or desktop. Oh boy.

 

[kbrady1979]

I know there needs to be more info gathered, but holy crap, the picture in my mind of this happening is horrifying!

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Yep I am wondering where the OP is unless the timezone is in sleep mode perhaps.

Thinking of it again is making me think perhaps the compound was so firmly stuck the board the socket was attached to was itself damaged because the OP says his Dad pulled off the processor with the heatsink which meant it was still firmly clamped to the board.

Now if that were a desktop it means those clamps / clips we are used to but it could have been one of those screwed down laptop heatsinks if the machine is a laptop that is.

 

[TwoCables]

If it's Intel, then it is either a very old system, or it's a laptop because if it's a bit more of a modern Intel desktop, then the CPU is held in place by a very strong clamp which means it can't be pulled out unless the clamp is released.

So, it's either an AMD desktop, a very old Intel desktop, or a laptop.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

If it's Intel, then it is either a very old system, or it's a laptop because if it's a bit more of a modern Intel desktop, then the CPU is held in place by a very strong clamp which means it can't be pulled out unless the clamp is released.

So, it's either an AMD desktop, a very old Intel desktop, or a laptop.

Absolutely TC the Intels I have dealt with (laptops) are all screwed down steel / copper clamps and like you say the desky is held in with that steel lock down clasp so removing either would have at very least ripped the lid (heatsink) off the chip in the desktop or the chip itself in a laptop.

Mind you I am not thinking it would have done an AMD much good either.

Actually when you think of the force required to remove the CPU even with no heatsink being attached without undoing those fixings would be a job in itself and in my mind just about impossible without causing serious damage to anything near it.

 

[Solarstarshines]

IMHO The way this sounds is he pretty much tore the CPU and the Heatsink out of the board end of story

I'm sure his dad realized he made a terrible blunder and probably are calculating what the cost of a new rig would be but in any case i'm not sure about the Op's plans as far as what they were trying to do .......

I mean in general sense you would think upgrading but sounds rushed and careless to me :huh:

Also I think it is a Intel desktop it sounds like a Core Duo unless you are familiar the Heatsinks are screw ins some are those plastic push tabs if he had the plastic push tabs then just the heatsink would of came off but if it was the screwed in one then he pretty much hulk ripped it out

I just fixed my dads Core Duo and put it in a new case new Heatsink these were the things I observed when working on his rig also it was a learning experience AMD rigs just have a simple clip in place so this wouldn't have happened on a AMD rig he can pull the lock pin up and even if he did force it up it would pull the heatsink out with no damage but Intels heatsinks are put on to hold permanent and I don't care what paste you use it isn't like mortor or cement so he probably didn't unlock the pins or unscrew the thing off sorry but have to point out the obvious

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Yeah well Solar the lack of any answer from our OP sorts of says a fair bit.

One thing I am very curious about though it what the heck was that original compound made of?? as I have had some that are very solidly stuck but to do damage like it sounds it has got to have been glued by someone. I doubt even an AMD would survive that sort of treatment.

 

[Layback Bear]

My first thought is and was; how in the hell does one do that to a cpu and motherboard? Sounds like someone is doing surgery with a broad ax.

 

[kbrady1979]

I want pictures! That motherboard has got to have been violated beyond repair.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I think the OP and his Dad are currently out shopping for a new system. It was one of those "here son let me do this for you " learning moments.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

Maybe now he is teaching him two more life lessons;

How to pick out a new system and how to say "Charge It" !

 

[Britton30]

Same thing has happened to me. It was an AM3+ socket, I loosened the hold down then twisted the heatsink a few times and pulled up. The CPU came off with the heatsink very easy. I pried it off with a tiny screwdriver. The thing still works in my case.

Wonder if they applied paste to the pins on CPU contacts. :shock:

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Same thing has happened to me. It was an AM3+ socket, I loosened the hold down then twisted the heatsink a few times and pulled up. The CPU came off with the heatsink very easy. I pried it off with a tiny screwdriver. The thing still works in my case.

Wonder if they applied paste to the pins on CPU contacts. :shock:

POssiblt mate but from the sounds of it the whole thing was just pulled out - just wish we could get a post back as KB said I would like to see exactly what went on