Mac Mini Upgrade Upgrade Fail

[steven4264]

I tried upgrading my 2006 mac mini from its original core duo processor to a T7400 core 2 duo, supposed to be compatible with my mini.  However when I plug it in after getting it all back together the fan goes to 100%, does not boot or any lights on the front.. I put the old processor back in and I get the same result.

 

I have triple checked everything is plug in the appropriate spots.

Tried original processor.

Tried holding the power button in for 5 secs then leave it sit for 5 then push the button again.

Tried leaving it unplugged and the cmos battery out for several minutes.

Tried reseating the ram.

 

It was working perfectly fine till I tried the new processor, have any ideas whats wrong?

[kelvinhall05]

I bet you either killed something or forgot to plug something back in. Make sure every connection is secure and working.

[Outragious]

May want to double check your ram.

[steven4264]

Just now, kelvinhall05 said:

I bet you either killed something or forgot to plug something back in. Make sure every connection is secure and working.

I have torn it apart 4 times now even followed ifixit steps for where everything goes.... Everything is plugged in..

 

 hope I didn't kill it but starting to sound like it.

[steven4264]

Just now, Outragious said:

May want to double check your ram.

I had upgraded 2X1gb sticks in it, tried going back to the original 2x512mb sticks, made no difference.

[Outragious]

That it does. I just know i usually have a ram issue when that is my symptoms.

[kelvinhall05]

40 minutes ago, steven4264 said:

I have torn it apart 4 times now even followed ifixit steps for where everything goes.... Everything is plugged in..

 

 hope I didn't kill it but starting to sound like it.

Try booting with different RAM combinations.

[steven4264]

5 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Try booting with different RAM combinations.

Just tried one stick in a at a time in different slots as you suggested, same outcome.