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    ZIF Cable on HP DV9000 literally caught on fire

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mattbieg892, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. mattbieg892

    mattbieg892 Notebook Geek

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    I upgraded the CPU on my DV9308nr yesterday and all was fine until i plugged the AC Adapter in (but didnt turn it on). It started smoking from under the keyboard so i pulled the power out. I took off the keyboard and tried it again. Sure enough, the ZIF cable that connects the power board to the Main board literally caught on fire near the adapter to the main board.

    Now it doesnt turn on at all and the ZIF cable is damaged. See the pics below.

    anyone know what causes this and if I can replace the ZIF cable [preferably for cheap?]


    http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/mariotheplumber7/DSCI0056.jpg

    http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/mariotheplumber7/DSCI0057.jpg
     
    mattbieg892, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If that is the case that it caught on fire, I am almost positive there is a lot more damage than just the cable...time to get a new notebook.

    You basically shorted the entire laptop out.
     
    Greg, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    A new ZIF cable will cost you $25-50. Your powerboard is probably dead too.

    To come to think of it, alot of things could be dead. I suggest selling whats left on ebay and get a new notebook.
     
    flipfire, Jul 31, 2008
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  4. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree. It takes quite a bit of current to fry a zif cable like that. Something got shorted during your processor swap.
     
    Dook, Jul 31, 2008
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  5. powerpack

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    One of the risks of upgrading a CPU kids. Because of timing that does appear to be the cause somehow. Could be coincidence but I doubt. And as said damage likely much more extensive than apparent. As far as repairing goes? Don't know the extent of the damage? You don't even know the cause only the symptom. Not a good recipe for successful repair?

    Sorry about your misfortune but more money and time on something you can't fix would be worse I think.
     
    powerpack, Jul 31, 2008
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  6. mattbieg892

    mattbieg892 Notebook Geek

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    yeah good point. i picked up a dv5t today at best buy and am absolutely in love with it. i figure i'll just sell the RAM and display on ebay and return the processor to newbiiz.

    thanks guys! :)
     
    mattbieg892, Aug 1, 2008
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  7. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    What processor is it?
     
    Dook, Aug 1, 2008
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    You hooked it up upside down on one of the ends. That's why it shorted.
    You can get new ZIF at 2fix.net. Those are the best.
     
    prokop, Aug 1, 2009
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  9. davidkneiber

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    that sucks... i dont think i will be upgrading my processor as i planned to in a year once i got the cash
     
    davidkneiber, Aug 1, 2009
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  10. Soviet Sunrise

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    So why are still talking about a thread that has been undisturbed for exactly one year?
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Aug 1, 2009
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  11. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Seriously, and just to calm the worriers out there, I've removed and replaced the CPU's in my desktop and laptop many times without any problems whatsoever.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 1, 2009
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    Ayle, Aug 1, 2009
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