repair MB for CNC control computer

Oct 05, 2014 5 Replies

My CNC control computer quit for the umpteenth time due to CPU overheat...



The little plastic tabs that hold the cooling fan to the CPU keep breaking off. I found a way to clamp the cooling fan back on when the first and second one broke. Friday the third one went. Spent most of the day Saturday getting a backup computer running. But, I should get this repaired.



OK, its a SOYO SY-P4I84PE ISA motherboard. Here's a link that shows a picture of it:

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Note, I can get a used one on eBay for only $495 or a new one for $1295. guess they won't give ISA slot motherboards away. I just need the little plastic base that goes around the slot 478 CPU and the clamp levers (lost one). This has GOT to be a part used on other motherboards. Anyone know computers well enough to know what scrap MB to look for?



Karl


Karl Townsend wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Intel Socket 478? Get a coplete aftermarket fan assembly. If it doesn't come with the mounting base, get

Could you use an aftermarket gamer cooler? Amazon shows several under $10, or you could spring for a "Scythe Ninja" for $60.

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-jsw

BINGO, that's the base. Now i just need to find the stupid little clamp I lost.

Search Google/ google shopping for "Socket 478 Pentium 4 CPU Fans and Heatsinks"

Most of these things are just to make assembly faster, like snap-in. In general, a bolt washer and nut will do the job in most cases.

Jon

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