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| Thread ID: 67853 | 2006-04-07 21:24:00 | Broken CPU pin - repairable? | Greg (193) | Press F1 |
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| 444873 | 2006-04-07 21:24:00 | My b****y damaged CPU saga continues. I tried to straighten a bent pin on my P4 2.4 chip and it snapped off. I believe these things can be repaired for 20 - 30 bucks? Anyone know where I can get it done, if in fact it's possible? Thanks. |
Greg (193) | ||
| 444874 | 2006-04-08 00:10:00 | i would juts chuck it in and give it a go..... about 30% of the pins are ground and the CPU will work if it one short. |
robsonde (120) | ||
| 444875 | 2006-04-08 02:33:00 | But6 there is an overriding law of nature which applies in all situations. Murphy saya that that pin is important. | Graham L (2) | ||
| 444876 | 2006-04-20 00:55:00 | This is a bump. Tried the chip in an otherwise working machine but it ain't a happening thing. Can anyone advise who to take it to for repair? Thanks. |
Greg (193) | ||
| 444877 | 2006-04-20 07:05:00 | I don't know the answer Greg, but I do know that such a repair would require some very precise micro-welding, as solder would not have the strength. Since it would probably be a rare need, that kind of service would more likely lie with optical technicians (who can do a fantastic job of welding glasses frames) or other micro-technology experts. The risk of destroying the chip with heat is also very real, and I don't know if there are any cold-welding technologies readily available either. It might be a gonner I'm afraid. Silly question I suppose, but have you Googled for the global perspective? Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 444878 | 2006-04-20 10:26:00 | Is the P4 chip still under warranty? If the bent pin is as a result of the manufacturer's misconduct, then (I admit I know nothing about these things) you might be able to get a refund or replacement. Cheers :) |
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