Computer fell off a cliff [message #456276] |
Wed, 28 September 2011 16:02 ![Go to next message Go to next message](/theme/Renegade_Forums/images/down.png) |
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Starbuzz
Messages: 2497 Registered: May 2007
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hey guys, due to a terrible accident my computer fell off the 2 feet high table it was on. It is a carpeted floor and other than some nicks and scratches on the case...everything seems ok.
So I took it apart and checked for more damage inside. I made sure all the connections are secure to the mobo...several had become loose (the sound/front usb etc etc). To good measure, I also ended up brushing away loads of dust and used a blower to get all the dust out. The HDD's on their mount had dislocated and I put them back. I also checked if the power/data connections are secure.
So I booted up and no problems whatsoever. However, it may just be my ears playing tricks but I feel the processor fan is now running full all the time. Again, this may just be my ears playing tricks but I just never heard the fan being slightly more noisy...
Can you give me some hints on how to proceed? As of this moment, I am gonna shut down and check the processor area again...to see if I need to reseat it or not. I forgot to check that place.
thanks!
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Re: Computer fell off a cliff [message #456352 is a reply to message #456351] |
Thu, 29 September 2011 10:56 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/theme/Renegade_Forums/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/theme/Renegade_Forums/images/down.png) |
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Starbuzz
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oh noes that's right...I just see the core temp now! So that's why the fan's gone crazy. I will change the slider to around 60-75% as you suggested. So this is a problem with the card..hmm...will I be okay to do this from now on without causing any damage in the long term?
btw, I have 2 new cards lying around that somehow ended up with me. They are both NVIDIA 9400GT 1 GB. Is it a good idea to just dump this card and replace it?
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