How to change the processor?
The most important part of the computer isCPU. Sometimes it happens that there is a need to replace the processor - it can be its breakdown or the upgrade (changing parts) of the computer. Many of the computer users are pondering the problem of how to change the processor ?. You can take the computer to a service center, where it will be replaced without problems, but you will not have to spend a little money. Therefore, we will try to talk about how to change the processor on the computer and laptop.
How to change the processor on a computer
Before replacing the processor must be carefullyto study your computer, especially the motherboard, since not every processor will fit on your computer. When you buy enough to show the characteristics of the motherboard and the consultant will tell you whether you can change the processor, and which one.
Now let's start preparing the replacement processor. To do this, you need the following parts and tools:
- crosshead screwdriver,
- new processor
- thermal grease.
First of all, we disconnect all wiresconnected to the system unit. Then put it horizontally and remove the lid. Before you open the appearance of the inside of the system unit. Pay attention to the cooler and the radiator, under which the processor is located. First disconnect the cooler from the motherboard. After that, it is necessary to unscrew the screws that hold the cooler on the radiator, we make it with a screwdriver. Then remove the radiator.
We carefully study the fixing of the radiator, and removeit, remove the remnants of thermal paste from it. This article can be useful for users who do not know how to change the thermal paste on the processor. Now the processor is in front of us. It is necessary to carefully remove it, pushing back the latch that holds the processor, and pull it out without damaging its legs. We put a new processor and apply a thin layer on it and heat radiator. The radiator is mounted on top and fixed to the motherboard. Then we screw the cooler and connect the power to it. It remains only to put the cover on the system unit and connect the wires. The computer is ready for use.
How to change the processor on a laptop
The situation is somewhat more complicated for userslaptops. But we will try to explain how to change the processor on a laptop. When replacing the processor on a laptop, you must choose the most appropriate one before buying and replacing it. Not every processor will fit perfectly with your laptop. The most common is that the cooling system of a laptop of the same sample is the same.
Before starting the processor replacement, update the BIOS. For replacement, you will need: a cross-shaped and flat screwdriver, thermal paste and dry napkins. Initially, turn off the laptop and remove the battery. Then unscrew the bolts and get to the cooling system. On some laptops it is not necessary to shoot it to get to the processor. The lid from the laptop should be removed as neatly as possible, as the latch on the lid can break and become loose.
Cooling systems are divided into 3 types:
- coolers only CPU,
- cooling processor and graphics card,
- cooling processor, graphics card and chipset.
We begin to remove the cooler, unscrew the fasteners andWe remove the impeller. After this, it is necessary to clean the fan of dust, for this we use a dry napkin and carefully wipe each blade. Then you need to clean the radiator from the dust, you can do it with a brush or with a vacuum cleaner. On the shaft of the impeller, which is on the cooler, we apply lubricant.
The next step is to remove the processor. Press the lever, which holds the contacts of the processor. Thus, we free the legs of the processor and then carefully remove the processor. Now you can install a new processor, but you need to be careful that the legs get into the holes, and we put the thermal paste on the surface of the processor. After that, you should build the laptop.
