Replacement CPU socket

mooz · Rated PG Joined: 17 Aug 2005 Posts: 2

i managed to bust the CPU socket changing a CPU (don't ask me how). I'm pretty sure it shoudl be easy to replace if i can find a new one.

It's a socket 754 PGA. I'm hoping to not buy a whole new motherboard. Any ideas anyone where to get one from?

Thanks

edvallie · Posted: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:20:42 Post Subject:

I put the web page name in this box!

HackaX0rus · Posted: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:26:39 Post Subject:

waht part of the socket is broken...and no i do not know of any replacemnt...i would reccomend buying a new motherboard if it is really bad...describe what is wrong and post pics if possible...

edvallie · Posted: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:32:47 Post Subject:

Ohhhh you broke the actual socket.

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:12:03 Post Subject:

The socket? Or the retention bracket? The bracket can be found... the socket sounds like trouble! Mr. T

FOX · Posted: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:48:40 Post Subject:

yah if u ripped the plugs outta the mobo that = fubar... if the plastic deal its sittin in is busted it wont be as bad... but id prolly get a new one Sad

mooz · Rated PG Joined: 17 Aug 2005 Posts: 2

ohhhh yes, it's the actual socket, the plastic creamy coloured thing. it's just left the pinholes in the motherboard. i could try and post pics later. I take it it's a new motherboard job then? Expensive as it's a barebones so trying not to replace the whole mother. Sad

edvallie · Posted: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 05:28:09 Post Subject:

I know you said not to ask, but I can't resist. How did you manage doing this?

LaTech · Posted: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 06:45:44 Post Subject:

You're screwed, man. The ZIF Socket isn't exactly one of those things that you can just change out on a whim. It's a "I guess it's time to change the whole motherboard" thing.

Kilamon · Rated XXX Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 811