On our laptop, the preceding steps gave us access to the graphics card assembly, which we removed by loosening two screws. The CPU sits beneath that card. With the graphics card out of the way, we removed four more screws to get the heat sink off and to expose the CPU itself, held in its socket by a single locking screw.
Turn the screw clockwise to lock it. Note: Some systems use a locking bar in place of a screw. Next you need to prepare the heat sink anew: Remove all of the old thermal compound silver-gray gunk by wiping the heat sink with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free rag.
If you bought a used CPU, it may be covered with this goop, too, so clean it off as well. This article has been viewed 1,, times. This wikiHow teaches you how to install a new processor in your Windows desktop computer.
The processor or CPU is responsible in part for your computer's speed. Tip: You can also replace the motherboard with one which supports your preferred processor. Note: For simplicity's sake, you may want to unplug any peripherals e. This is not optional if you're replacing the motherboard. Support wikiHow by unlocking this staff-researched answer.
Find out your computer's limitations. Purchase a compatible processor. Shut down the computer. Remove the case and ground yourself. Remove the heat sink. Replace the current processor with the new one. Replace the heat sink and case. Power on the computer. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great.
By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Understand how processors and motherboards work.
Your computer's motherboard is essentially one large circuit board which provides the base into which you'll plug your computer's other components, including the processor. Since processors' sizes and connectors vary depending on the model, you will need to ensure that your selected processor works with your current motherboard. Know your computer's limitations. While you can upgrade virtually all Windows desktop processors and motherboards, upgrading a laptop's processor is often impossible; even if your laptop model supports changing the processor, doing so is a tricky process that is more likely to harm your computer than help it.
Find your computer's motherboard model. While you can use Command Prompt to find your motherboard's basic information, using a free service called Speccy will allow you to see vital information about your motherboard e. Determine the type of processor socket used by your motherboard. If you're using Speccy to find your motherboard's information, you'll click the CPU tab and look at the "Package" heading to determine the socket. You can click the Motherboard tab and then review the "Chipset" heading to see your processor's chipset, though the service you'll use to check processor compatibility usually determines this for you.
If you decided not to use Speccy, you can enter your motherboard's name and model number, followed by "socket" and "chipset", into a search engine and search through the results. Alternately, you can almost always find the socket type listed on the motherboard around the cpu socket. Disconnect the large, flat ribbon cable at the base of the keyboard.
Remove the keyboard and set it aside. Disconnect the thin, flat ribbon cable directly above the touchpad by pulling it toward the right side of the computer.
Insert a flat-head screwdriver between the joint where the top and bottom of the laptop case connect, directly below the touchpad, and pry upward to release the fasteners and separate the case. Work your way around with the screwdriver, releasing the fasteners, prying the two parts of the case apart. Continue until you can remove the entire top cover, along with the metal plate below the keyboard.
Place it to one side. Remove the two screws securing the processor fan, located on the left side of the motherboard. Lift the fan to uncover the processor. Grasp the edges of the square processor and lift up to remove it. Be careful, as the processor has several metal pins on the underside that render it useless if damaged.
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Previous Next Sort by votes. Guest Guest. Hello, I have a netbook with a single core Atom chip N Would they both have similar number of pins? If so, would the latter easily replace the former? Thanks for your advice. Houndsteeth Distinguished. Jul 14, 3 19, More often than not, especially with the Atom processors, the processor is soldered to the mainboard, so the chance of doing a drop-in CPU upgrade is not very good unless you are a genius with a soldering iron.
With some of the i5 and i7 series processors, though, you might luck out and get a socketed processor, bu the chances of this with a low cost laptop are next to nill. You have to go a bit further up the food chain to get that kind of build.
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