Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Processor Problems

 

 

 

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Solving Processor Problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor performance is

Processor is hot.

1.

Make sure the airflow to the

 

 

experienced.

 

 

computer is not blocked.

 

 

 

 

2.

Make sure the fans are

 

 

 

 

 

connected and working

 

 

 

 

 

properly (some fans only

 

 

 

 

 

operate when needed).

 

 

 

 

3.

Make sure the processor

 

 

 

 

 

heatsink is installed properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Reference Guide

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