Hi guys, hope you can help.

I have a year 2000 computer with failing hard drive which would freeze. FOUND out it's easy to replace, bought new one, and found when I opened it, it had capability for 2 hard drives so I could just plug in the new one and away.

Problem:

I had to unclip and remove the processor (cube with fan on top and lots of pins underneath) in order to slot new hard drive in, got it connected and secured ok, but when trying to gingerly replace the processor managed to bend one of the pins which then fell off, and of course it now won't work at all.

Question:

The new drive was £120 and now it's been connected I can't GET my money back - what should I do? I have a newer machine and just thought I could put the old one to good use as a backup, thus it is not essential. PC World have told me I'd need to replace the processor, the pin can't be replaced. A new processor inc labour is about £140 if I can get one. Do I put more good money after bad in the hope, or put it down to experience and face the loss?

Thanks, any help greatly appreciated.

BoozoIf one of the pins has came off of the CPU then yes, you will need to replace it.

Stay clear of PC World though, they will rob you the first chance they get.

Btw, why did you have to remove the CPU & fan to install a new hard drive? Unless you really want to replace the CPU and revive that computer, I would just put the hard drive in your newer computer for some extra space.


Quote from: GX44 on January 07, 2008, 04:03:42 AM

Btw, why did you have to remove the CPU & fan to install a new hard drive?

You can usually get a good deal on an old year 2000
processor.If you take your time and install one yourself,
it would be worth the adventure.

Do-It-Yourself is real rewarding.

Agreed. It can actually be quite fun. Or do I just not get out enough?