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Monday, May 27, 2013

How to Know if a Computer Processor Is Dead

Surprisingly checking if your processor is dead is really not a challenge at all. Places like geek squid can charge over 100 dollars just to do these simple steps.
Steps
1
Remove the casing of your computer and make sure you have the computer shut off and unplugged when working in a computer
2
Get rid of static electricity. Just rub your hand across something metal because one spark can do serious damage to you computer.
3
Now unplug and remove your CPU fan from the computer itself
4
Now plug back in the computer and turn it on. Wait about 2 seconds, then place finger on CPU you should notice it is getting pretty toasty. Then shut off computer and remember don't leave it on for more than 5 seconds.
5
Close the computer back up and that is it
Tips
Whenever you open your computer you might as well dust it. The fans pick up dust very quickly.
Warnings
Always be smart when working in a computer, they aren't that hard to learn but they can be destroyed from user issues

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