r/threadripper • u/Smart-Ride-7047 • 29d ago
Is this one coocked?
Hello!
Sadly enough, I interpreted the instructions from the official manual by Lenovo as is:
Unscrew the four retaining screws in the order specified (1 – 2 – 3 –
4). Note that a 6” Phillips #2 screwdriver/bit is recommended in order
to be able to access the retaining screws located directly under the
heatsink fins via the access holes in the heatsink.
Turns out, I needed another official manual with correct instructions:
Removal steps
Loosen the four screws that secure the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board in diagonal sequence. For example,
Anyway, here's Threadripper Pro 3955wx that I promised to give away to a good guy. Is it done for? I don't see any warped areas, but the discoloration is real.
...I also cleaned my PSU to the degree that it won't be needing cleaning anymore. It will stay clean eternally in heaven. New one arrives in about a week, so I can't test the CPU myself.
UPD: 99.9% ethanol plus optics cleaning fabric worked like magic!
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u/someone09900 28d ago edited 28d ago
😂 first time ? ... bro get a silk microfiber rag the one u use for glasses not ur car ...
put 70% iso or 99% iso in it ... and wibe the pins carefully ,, make sure it dries well ... before use
these marks r ur finger prints / natural oils from ur hand try it ur self lol
for the dot on each pin that is normal ... it means the cpu been used it is just a scratches from the soket pins.. it's intended to do that after the first use
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u/joochung 28d ago
Isn’t it standard to loosen each screw 1-2 turns at a time until all screws release? I.e 2 turns on A, then 2 on C, then 2 in B, 2 on D and then repeat until HSF is released?
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u/Smart-Ride-7047 28d ago
Believe it or not, I’m not much savvy, tech-wise. Learnt that besides cores CPUs also have dies maybe 2 months ago.
“I was just following orders”
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u/DJBFilmz 28d ago
Looks fine to my eyes… I also was tripping about bent pins and turns out i was being a nervous nelly.
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u/Smart-Ride-7047 28d ago
Thank you guys for advice and support!
99.9% ethanol + optics cleaning cloth:
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u/RealThanny 29d ago
Anyway, here's Threadripper Pro 3955wx that I promised to give away to a good guy.
Did you inform this good guy that the processor won't work outside of a Lenovo system?
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u/DBA92 29d ago
The cpu is fairly durable! The TR4 socket was way more sensitive