Quad G5 after reapplication of thermal paste.
So after 8 trouble free years my Quad has started to exhibit some signs of ageing.
Fans and blue screen events. Recently I ended up with all the three red LEDs lit up and a no start up event.
I took out the LCS and chips and reapplied the thermal paste (coolighy dual pump delphi). While I was there I also took out the power unit and gave it a thorough hovering along with every thing else.
Mildly surprised that it started up at all after I'd put it all back together I ran hardware monitor to have a look at the processor temps. The fans had kicked in two thirds of the way to full. I found that CPU A was running at 49°C and 45°C and CPU B was running at 22°C and 22°C respectively.
When I'd had a look at the chips, during cleaning off of the thermal paste, the chip in the lowest position, with the mac standing, had some wear to the seal around its edge. I'm making the assumption that this is CPU A.
Finally, my question is, is this just the CPU failing or can I hope that it's the pump that needs some attention?
Any and all suggestions gratefully received as to where I go from here (except for buying a new Mac);-)
Uncle.
