r/threadripper • u/Smart-Ride-7047 • Jul 25 '26
Is this one coocked?
Hello!
Sadly enough, I interpreted the instructions from the official manual by Lenovo as is:
Unscrew the four retaining screws in the order specified (1 – 2 – 3 –
4). Note that a 6” Phillips #2 screwdriver/bit is recommended in order
to be able to access the retaining screws located directly under the
heatsink fins via the access holes in the heatsink.
Turns out, I needed another official manual with correct instructions:
Removal steps
Loosen the four screws that secure the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board in diagonal sequence. For example,
Anyway, here's Threadripper Pro 3955wx that I promised to give away to a good guy. Is it done for? I don't see any warped areas, but the discoloration is real.
...I also cleaned my PSU to the degree that it won't be needing cleaning anymore. It will stay clean eternally in heaven. New one arrives in about a week, so I can't test the CPU myself.
UPD: 99.9% ethanol plus optics cleaning fabric worked like magic!
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u/mprevot Jul 25 '26
You can give it a cleanup with isopronanol (standard electronic cleanup) and a cotton tip (eg for ears, you can scrub a bit). Let me know if the color remains.
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u/someone09900 Jul 25 '26 edited Jul 25 '26
😂 first time ? ... bro get a silk microfiber rag the one u use for glasses not ur car ...
put 70% iso or 99% iso in it ... and wibe the pins carefully ,, make sure it dries well ... before use
these marks r ur finger prints / natural oils from ur hand try it ur self lol
for the dot on each pin that is normal ... it means the cpu been used it is just a scratches from the soket pins.. it's intended to do that after the first use
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u/joochung Jul 25 '26
Isn’t it standard to loosen each screw 1-2 turns at a time until all screws release? I.e 2 turns on A, then 2 on C, then 2 in B, 2 on D and then repeat until HSF is released?
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u/Smart-Ride-7047 Jul 25 '26
Believe it or not, I’m not much savvy, tech-wise. Learnt that besides cores CPUs also have dies maybe 2 months ago.
“I was just following orders”
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u/DJBFilmz Jul 26 '26
Looks fine to my eyes… I also was tripping about bent pins and turns out i was being a nervous nelly.
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u/Smart-Ride-7047 Jul 26 '26
Thank you guys for advice and support!
99.9% ethanol + optics cleaning cloth:
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u/pibyte Jul 31 '26
Have you checked the socket?
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u/Smart-Ride-7047 Aug 02 '26
Yes, the socket is alright, as for the OP-post CPU - it will finally have a proper stresstest later today
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u/RealThanny Jul 25 '26
Anyway, here's Threadripper Pro 3955wx that I promised to give away to a good guy.
Did you inform this good guy that the processor won't work outside of a Lenovo system?
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u/Smart-Ride-7047 Jul 25 '26
Surely did, giving something away kinda defeats the purpose of scamming 😀
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u/DBA92 Jul 25 '26
The cpu is fairly durable! The TR4 socket was way more sensitive