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    sony vaio aw series, replacing processor

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by goatslayer85, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. goatslayer85

    goatslayer85 Newbie

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    Hi I'm hoping someone can help

    basically I want to upgrade the processor in my aw120 but I'm trying to figure out how to get the aw open and access the processor. Does anyone here know how to get it open and have access to the processor?

    any help is appreciated!
     
    goatslayer85, Sep 11, 2011
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  2. irishsumo

    irishsumo Notebook Consultant

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    Hi goatslayer - try the sticky threads at the top of the forum for disassembly instructions. If not, try using your search engine of choice...

    But a word of warning, some laptops have CPUs that are soldered onto the motherboard, so cannot be replaced without a proper machine lab.
     
    irishsumo, Sep 12, 2011
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  3. ngvuanh

    ngvuanh Notebook Deity

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    With this AW model, once you opened the case, you can replace the CPU.
    Some other SMALL laptops have CPU soldered, but NOT for this AW, 18' LCD.
     
    ngvuanh, Sep 13, 2011
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