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    Failed CPU Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Xiphias, May 9, 2009.

  1. Xiphias

    Xiphias Notebook Evangelist

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    I decided to upgrade my CPU from a C2D T5750 to a T9300. Applied AS5 and screwed everything back in. I booted up the computer, and it ran fine for like 20 minutes, during which time the most intense thing I did was run the Windows Experience Index. Anyway, I was chatting on Windows Live Messenger, when all of a sudden everything froze.

    After waiting a couple minutes, I powered down and tried to power back up, but the computer doesn't even make it to the BIOS screen. I have a Dell Studio 1535.

    I should note that the T9300 had some slightly bent pins, so I had to straighten them out beforehand.
     
    Xiphias, May 9, 2009
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  2. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    What were the temps when it froze??
     
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  3. Xiphias

    Xiphias Notebook Evangelist

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    HWMonitor was reading ~18oC, which was wrong. RMClock had 37-39oC.
     
    Xiphias, May 9, 2009
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  4. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Check if you broke one pin while upgrading.
     
    Luke1708, May 9, 2009
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    aidil Notebook Evangelist

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    Where did you get it? Is it the bulk version or is it boxed processor?
     
    aidil, May 9, 2009
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  6. Xiphias

    Xiphias Notebook Evangelist

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    The pins are intact as far as I can tell - I can post a photo if it helps you guys help me, haha. I got it off eBay, and the exact model is the T9300 SLAQG processor.

    BTW, I can confirm that it is the T9300 that's dead. Reinstalling the T5750 fixes all problems.
     
    Xiphias, May 9, 2009
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  7. Xiphias

    Xiphias Notebook Evangelist

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    So I guess there is nothing I can do to revive the T9300? Sigh...fml.
     
    Xiphias, May 9, 2009
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  8. RainMotorsports

    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    Heh just be glad thats all it was, when i saw this thread this morning I was thinking it was the cpu and hopefully that was all it was. Youd be really saying fml if the cpu took the board with it.
     
    RainMotorsports, May 9, 2009
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  9. dalamchops

    dalamchops Notebook Evangelist

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    shouldn't have installed it w/ the bent pin in the beginning. I would still try to ask for a refund.
     
    dalamchops, May 10, 2009
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  10. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Get an exchange from the seller. That processor should definitely be compatible, and the pins should definitely not be bent.
     
    Mastershroom, May 10, 2009
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