How to Troubleshooting Computer Processor Problems

In this article you will find the following questions answer's.

1.Troubleshooting CPU Problems.  

2.How to troubleshoot computer restarting problems.

3. How to troubleshoot CPU Overheating problem.

4. How to troubleshoot Slow processing problem.   

The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Computer is a machine that is capable of accepting data, processing it and deploying it and displaying the appropriate output. It can also stores data and perform a set of complex calculations to accomplish complicated tasks This calculations are performed by central processing unit (CPU) of the system.

Troubleshooting Processor Problems

Processor is the most important part of a computer. If computer’s processor getting little problem, then computer will not work properly. If Processor getting more warm during running computer, than computer will not work properly. If your computer is hanging that it may be the problem of CPU (Processor)

Troubleshooting microprocessor solve the problems that arise due to the improper functioning of the microprocessor. The general problems that arise from the microprocessor are overheating and slow processing. 

In following conditions of computer, It may be the problem related to the processor.  

1. Automatic restart again and again.

2. Computer Hanging.

3. Slow process.

4. Take too much time to opening any Files.

5. Take too much time to boot computer.

6. Computer working very slow.

7. No Display Issue (Blank Display)

            

Processor Overheating Issues 

A microprocessor produces heat while processing the data. The microprocessor also overheats when it is performing beyond the recommended speed. Overheating can cause permanent damage to the microprocessor. Adequate cooling devices such as a processor fan must be installed to cool down the microprocessor. 

To solve the problem of overheating: 

1. Check that the processor fan is installed and functioning properly.

2. Ensure that the heat sink compound or thermal paste is properly in contact with the processor and the heat sink assembly.

Heat Sink: 

A heat sink is a component that is used to provide cooling to an electronic device. The heat sink absorbs heat from the electronic device and distributes it to the surrounding environment

3. Check whether heat sink paste is not dried up. If it is dried up, then remove it and apply heat sink paste.

4. Check the jumper settings on the motherboard and the BIOS settings to see that the microprocessor is not overclocked. Restore the BIOS settings to default settings.

Slow Processing or Hanging Issues 

A microprocessor runs slow if the speed settings are not correct or due to some dust near to the processor. 

To solve the problem of slow processing: 

1. Clean the system by the help of a hand blower.

2.Use a thin layer of heat sink pest on the top of the processor.

3. Check whether the microprocessor is compatible with the motherboard by referring to the manual.

4. Check the CPU fan whether it's properly rotating at its recommended speed. And also Clean the fan.

5. Check the jumper settings on the motherboard and the BIOS settings of the microprocessor and change to default settings.

6. Check if the microprocessor supports the applications that are running.

No Display Problem 

The computer may encounter a problem of no display. One of the reasons may be due to Processor failure. At this moment, the system generates beep codes about the processor failure. You may have to replace the processor in such a situation. 

To solve the problem of No display: 

1. Check whether the CPU fan is functioning properly.

2. Check if processor is getting core voltage, put your index finger on top of tic processor so that you can understand whether processor is getting voltage or not, it is over heated or cool then processor or power section problem.

3. Check the Voltage Regulator IC, s near the processor using multi-meter If these voltage regulator IC,s are OK then processor is faulty.

Conclusion: So that is the normal way of identify and troubleshooting the CPU problem. I will suggest you that be careful while disconnecting Processor(CPU) from motherboard.  Because Motherboard CPU socket's pins or CPU Pins are very thin and it can bend or break very easily. So be careful while connecting or disconnecting. And one more thing do not apply to much heat sink pest on processor just apply a thin layer.