After changing the thermal paste, the PC stopped responding.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop After changing the thermal paste, the PC stopped responding.

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duang_luo
Member

10-10-2023, 02:54 PM

I chose to swap out the thermal paste on my 10-year-old Lenovo prebuilt (CIH81M). When it was time to power it up, it wouldn't start. All connections were intact and the motherboard appeared to receive power. The CPU cooler was also securely installed. Need assistance!

duang_luo

10-10-2023, 02:54 PM #1

TravelingWater
Member

168

10-11-2023, 05:47 AM

You likely hit the RAM. Re-seating it should resolve the issue.

TravelingWater

10-11-2023, 05:47 AM #2

You likely hit the RAM. Re-seating it should resolve the issue.

ChristarasXD
Junior Member

10-21-2023, 01:15 PM

Ensure the CPU fan header is securely fastened. If needed, gently remove and reinsert it several times for a solid connection.

ChristarasXD

10-21-2023, 01:15 PM #3

Ensure the CPU fan header is securely fastened. If needed, gently remove and reinsert it several times for a solid connection.

Zalkin_V
Member

110

11-12-2023, 12:03 PM

Confirmed. Unfortunately, it didn't assist.

Zalkin_V

11-12-2023, 12:03 PM #4

Confirmed. Unfortunately, it didn't assist.

NotTomZuper666
Member

210

11-12-2023, 05:44 PM

Replaced it but hasn't been shared yet.

NotTomZuper666

11-12-2023, 05:44 PM #5

Replaced it but hasn't been shared yet.

beefgam10
Junior Member

11-18-2023, 08:55 AM

Consider reinstalling the CPU and ensuring you press the button. If it still doesn’t help, maybe everything is misplaced and it’s safe to assume the CPU could be damaged. That would be the worst outcome unfortunately.

beefgam10

11-18-2023, 08:55 AM #6

Gold_Dust036
Junior Member

11-19-2023, 07:24 PM

This might be a stretch, but do you perhaps have a Buzzer hanging around? It might help single out the specific issue you're encountering

Gold_Dust036

11-19-2023, 07:24 PM #7

This might be a stretch, but do you perhaps have a Buzzer hanging around? It might help single out the specific issue you're encountering

Falcon_Pilot
Member

11-23-2023, 06:10 AM

Check for any leftover thermal paste on the motherboard, as it might have spread and caused a short circuit. Let me know if you need further assistance.

Falcon_Pilot

11-23-2023, 06:10 AM #8

Check for any leftover thermal paste on the motherboard, as it might have spread and caused a short circuit. Let me know if you need further assistance.

Angellr
Member

11-23-2023, 07:20 AM

I don't believe that's a significant chance. I prefer not to alarm people with extreme predictions, unless it's meant to be funny.

Angellr

11-23-2023, 07:20 AM #9

I don't believe that's a significant chance. I prefer not to alarm people with extreme predictions, unless it's meant to be funny.

rasmuz89
Junior Member

11-25-2023, 06:41 PM

#10

Of course, I understand. Just wanted to mention all the options. But hopefully it won’t come up later.

rasmuz89

11-25-2023, 06:41 PM #10

Of course, I understand. Just wanted to mention all the options. But hopefully it won’t come up later.

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