Can a novice replace a processor?

How difficult would it be for a novice to replace a processor?

 

Not difficult at all TBH. I was quite afraid to do so, but i saw a video online for a m17x tear down, and then i took my system apart. And I did tear down a few systems before that. A sony vaio, which is a pain to tear down especially without a vid But all laptops basically have the same way to tear them down

 

It depends on the system. With my laptop it was really easy and I would say a novice can do it but with other laptops it can be really hard like the G73 which you have to take apart the whole machine to get to the CPU.

 

If it's an HP, it's going to be a PAIN. Other than that, most of them are pretty easy, with the recent Sony's being a breeze. I could replace the CPU in my Vaio by removing around 8 screws, with no hidden screws or snap tabs on the chassis like HP likes to throw in. HP almost WANTS you to break something when taking one of their models apart.

 

a) can you follow directions (download the service manual for your laptop)?

b) can you use tools with a gentle touch (don't strip out threads or screw heads)?

c) are you patient and know when to put down your tools if/when you get frustrated?

d) are you sure you have a new cpu that is known to work in your laptop (no guessing!!)?

If so, give it a shot!

 

I had never taken a laptop apart before in my life, and I successfully replaced the CPU in my Toshiba Satellite. And in order to do that I had to remove virtually everything, including taking the motherboard out of the laptop.

 

Also, what model laptop is it? the CPU could be soldered onto the motherboard, meaning that it is impossible to replace.

 

All you gotta do is be patient, follow instructions and make sure you discharge any static energy beforehand. Don't do it on a carpet, make sure you're standing on tiles or hardwood.

 

Everyone starts somewhere. Processor is a little deep into the laptop, but just go slow.

 

I'd say replacing the CPU isn't the hard part. Knowing how much thermal paste and applying an even layer of it is the part that might be difficult if you don't have any experience. Of course, we all have to start somewhere though.

 

it really depends on ur noteook.. Asus G50 G51 should be easy but G73 its very hard... as far as hp goes , most notebooks its hard to replace... toshiba sony should be also hard... but if u got the disassembly guide , u can take it apart in an organised manner and put it back. But personally , i don't dare too.. that's why even with a loose screen cable , i'm not doing anything although a tech has diassembled the laptop in front of me in 2 mins ...