Problem with upgrading the CPU to my P-6860FX

I just tried changing the cpu and when I go to move the clip that holds the cpu down to the right, it wont go all the way now. When I tried to start the pc, it would only start up for a moment. I think its because I cant move it all the way to the right. Any ideas?

 

Why exactly can't you move the clip all the way down? Do you feel a resistance or is it physically blocked by something?

 

There is no clip that slides over and holds the cpu down. My version has a screw that when you turn it a quarter of a turn clockwise, the whole cpu slides over a couple of millimeters. The screw wont turn with the CPU in. With the CPU out, everything slides fine. I tried it with the old CPU and it wont even go in now. Any help would be appreciated.

 

I'am sure your'e smart enough to put a P-socket CPU in your notebook right? Don't laugh another guy not to long ago tried to put an M-socket CPU into his FX.

 

No its definately P. Like I said though, the screw wont even turn all the way with the old CPU now, doesnt make sense.

 

Check both CPUs; did a pin get broken off?

 

the screw only turns half a turn to lock in...

 

One of my old 6831s had this issue... in general terms (not sure why) it's as if the socket is "stuck" due to the CPU.

What I did was move the screw as much as possible, then slowly and VERY carefully pull the CPU up out of the socket... it's a "high friction" ride out of the socket so be very careful not to bend or worse case, rip out one of the pins doing this.

Once the CPU is out of the socket, the socket moves fully and freely so putting a CPU back in is no problem... just taking them out is.

If you want to get a good grip on the screw and force it open is should work too I would think, I just took the path of evenly pulling out the CPU... but I don't think you'll break the socket by forcing the screw to fully open the socket since it does work right after the CPU is removed.

 

um. the new notebooks only function off the newer p socket right? if i get a t9xxx it will fit a p socket? if i have a t5xxx is it in a p socket?

 

Ok, I finally got to turn the screw, but then when I fired up the computer, only came on for a couple seconds. I dont know whats wrong, bought this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819111001 and it wont work. Can putting too much thermpaste on it cause it to not work cause I did put a generous amount. Also I had to wipe some of the paste off of the top of the CPU with a paper towel, would that damage it. Thanks for any help.

 

only use a amount the size of a grain of rice;

link;
http://www.arcticsilver.com/ins_route_step2intelas5.html

 

Ok, its not working. This really sucks. Is it possibe to damage the CPU by putting on too much, I let someone else put it on for me. It was only on the Cpu and some of the green part, it never got on any pins or any piece of the motherboard. I cant think of any other reason it wouldnt be working though.

 

your problem is probubly not that, just redo it, take off all the past, use a qtip and acohole to clean it good, then follow the above directions. Make sure you are grounded to the laptop, no static!

 

I put it on evenly but still no good, the laptop comes on for a couple seconds then off. Maybe the CPUs just defective

 

Does your old cpu work? Did you tighten the screws in the numbered order?

 

Yes the old CPU works now and yes I did

 

canuck211, did you check the pins to make sure they are all lined up?

 

Yes they are lined up

 

also. you can try a hard reset and see if that works. sure hate to say it's a defective cpu, but at least you have a warranty so you can exchange it for another one.

 

also look at the chip closely to see if you see any tiny burn marks

 

Were you using a static strap? Hope you didn't fry it!