CPU stuck in with glue.

LinuxNazi · Mar 22, 2016

So luckily I havn't bought a new CPU yet, Im trying to upgrade my laptop, though I can not get the CPU out without damaging it, as it is stuck in with a clearish glue or something. Anyone know how I can remove it?

Hamperking68 · Mar 22, 2016

Is the CPU in a socket or is it integrated? does it have any screws or latches to remove it?

TJ Hooker · Mar 22, 2016

Most laptops aren't upgrade-able to begin with. If I had to guess, that CPU is soldered on and they put some sort of sealant around it.

LinuxNazi · Mar 23, 2016

TJ Hooker :

Ok probably that.. There is a latch above it, though no screws anywhere else.. I have only built one PC and it was a desktop obviously and Im rather new to modify laptops..

TJ Hooker · Mar 23, 2016

If you post the laptop model or what CPU it is, someone could potentially tell you with more certainty whether it can be upgraded. As I said, I was simply making an educated guess with my last post.

LinuxNazi · Mar 24, 2016

TJ Hooker :

In which case it is a asus vivobook s500c.. Probably should have mentioned that in original question..

TJ Hooker · Mar 24, 2016

Ok, a quick search of that laptop tells me it has an i7 3517U CPU. That CPU has a BGA (ball grid array) package, which means it's soldered to the motherboard. Sorry, upgrade's a no go.

As I mentioned earlier, very few laptops are designed to be upgrade-able, other than maybe adding/swapping RAM or storage drives.

LinuxNazi · Mar 24, 2016

TJ Hooker :

WEll it would appear that I have a differn't model than what you found.. It has an intel pentium... Either way I have read that the material they used (the clear thing) requires some decent quality IR solder rework station or something like that.. And it requires experience to do... I probably got the name wrong but..

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