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::::*Unlatch or otherwise remove the Heat sink/fan assembly from the socket and apply a '''very small''' amount of thermal paste to the area that will cover the die on the processor. Smear the paste around to create a thin film. | ::::*Unlatch or otherwise remove the Heat sink/fan assembly from the socket and apply a '''very small''' amount of thermal paste to the area that will cover the die on the processor. Smear the paste around to create a thin film. | ||
+ | You will need to repeat this from time to time during the testing process. | ||
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::::*On the socket 775 board, it will be necessary to remove the '''Socket Protector'''. | ::::*On the socket 775 board, it will be necessary to remove the '''Socket Protector'''. | ||
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::::::*The Intel socket 478s and the AMDs are ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) sockets which means that it should take little or no pressure to get the processor to drop completely into place. | ::::::*The Intel socket 478s and the AMDs are ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) sockets which means that it should take little or no pressure to get the processor to drop completely into place. | ||
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− | ::::::* | + | ::::::*'''If any resistance is encountered''', a further inspection of the processor should be made to determine whether or not there are any bent pins. Correct as necessary (or possible). |
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− | ::::*With the | + | ::::*With your left hand, place the Heat sink/fan assembly onto the processor and align it so that it sits evenly. Apply gentle but firm pressure and maintain until the test is complete. |
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+ | ::::*With your right hand, turn on the power switch (make sure the power switch on the power supply is turned on as well). | ||
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::::*Observe the LCD monitor. | ::::*Observe the LCD monitor. | ||
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::::::::Once you have established confidence in your results, you may proceed without repeating the above steps until another suspected anomaly occurs. | ::::::::Once you have established confidence in your results, you may proceed without repeating the above steps until another suspected anomaly occurs. | ||
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+ | ::::*If the test was successful, label as shown below (see Label and Route) and place in tray to be sorted and either stored or passed along to Online Sales. | ||
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+ | ::::*Repeat these steps until the test run is complete. | ||
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+ | ::::*Dismantle the test station and return the components to the storage cabinet. | ||
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| '''Label & Route''' ||After the testing process has been completed, label and route the tested RAM as follows: | | '''Label & Route''' ||After the testing process has been completed, label and route the tested RAM as follows: |
Revision as of 12:06, 11 November 2010
CPU (Processor) Testing
SVANDUSEN 19:13, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
CPUs are the "brains of the computer system. This is where all of the information and instructions are gathered from, processed, and redistributed to the other components of the system. The following will be a description of a VERY RUDIMENTARY TEST to determine the viability of a CPU to function in a system. In actuality, there are a multitude of details and issues involved that would take far more space to cover and time to perform than is practical in these circumstances. This is a very basic overview of the essentials that are necessary to get through the process. For more information please consult other experienced volunteers, instructors, or research such sources as Wikipedia or forums on Google.
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