You could try reseating the CPU and reapplying thermal paste. The CPU is upgradeable so if that does not help you could always replace the CPU. That is assuming of course that the CPU is failing and they rarely fail but it is possible. Run diagnostics, F12 at boot, to verify the integrity of the system. If you have any errors then you have a starting point for diagnosis.
Thank you JOcean. I will give that a try. For context I paid $130 for it with shipping. It seems like-new (which I was already curious about as it's many years old). I wanted that model, it's a long story.
Do you think the laptop is worth keeping? And I will run the diagnostic. I don't know how to reseat the CPU and apply thermal paste. I'm guessing it would probably cost at least $150 at a tech store.
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You could try reseating the CPU and reapplying thermal paste. The CPU is upgradeable so if that does not help you could always replace the CPU. That is assuming of course that the CPU is failing and they rarely fail but it is possible. Run diagnostics, F12 at boot, to verify the integrity of the system. If you have any errors then you have a starting point for diagnosis.
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July 15th, 2022 07:00
Thank you JOcean. I will give that a try. For context I paid $130 for it with shipping. It seems like-new (which I was already curious about as it's many years old). I wanted that model, it's a long story.
Do you think the laptop is worth keeping? And I will run the diagnostic. I don't know how to reseat the CPU and apply thermal paste. I'm guessing it would probably cost at least $150 at a tech store.
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Laptopdel
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July 15th, 2022 17:00
I ran the diagnostic and it said, "success. all tests pass." Any thoughts on that? And the likely hood of a CPU problem, or other problem?
Also, the storage LED stopped blinking when it was in F12 doing the diagnostic, if that helps.
I appreciate the help.