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    getting CPU separately

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by deaffob, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. deaffob

    deaffob Notebook Guru

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    I was wondering, if I can put laptop cpu by myself. I'm going to buy NP5790 barebone, I know how to install memory and HDD but I was wondering If I can install cpu by myself. Is there anything I should know?
     
    deaffob, Aug 25, 2007
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  2. Pureknight

    Pureknight Notebook Consultant

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    It could help a lot if could find the disassembly guide of your barebone.
    You could also use some good thermal paste (arctic silver 5, for example) instead of the thermal pad.
     
    Pureknight, Aug 25, 2007
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  3. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    The only thing you need to know is that it is not as easy as installing ram or an HDD. But if you're up to the task, then I say go for it. ;)
     
    Padmé, Aug 26, 2007
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  4. Eugenics

    Eugenics Notebook Consultant

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    Its actually not that bad at all. The problem is that many times you have to remove the entire mobo and you risk coming up with a lot of extra screws or breaking some of the delicate plastic fasteners.

    I recommend taking pictures, or taking notes along the way.
     
    Eugenics, Aug 26, 2007
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