How to Replace the CPU in a Laptop
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How to Replace the CPU in a Laptop
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This guide will be how to find and replace the CPU in laptops.
Supplies
ESD Strap
Screwdriver
Remove the Battery
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Slide the button up and pull the battery up from the side.
Hard Drive
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Remove the hard drive by taking out the screws and pulling it out.
DVD Drive
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Take out the screws and remove the DVD drive.
Keyboard
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Now take out the keyboard.
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I forgot to take a picture of this, but you will have to remove the heat sink. On my laptop I had to loosen the screws and pry it up a bit and was able to slide the CPU out from under it.
Your Done!
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You have now gotten to the CPU, and you can put a new one in.