I got my problem identified as a bad CPU on my laptop but couldn't get help on how easy of a fix it will be. So I was suggested to start a thread here. I have never replaced the CPU on a laptop so I need to know what information somebody that can help will need to push me further on in my quest.
Hi there
While some things on a laptop are usually pretty easy to change -- for example swapping the HDD for an SSD , changing the keyboard (tricky but usually do-able) or adding more RAM - or even on an OLDER laptop changing the DVD device, I'd really leave this operation to a local repairer -- look in your equivalent of the ONLINE "Yellow pages" for these sorts of trades people. You would probably need to remove the motherboard which is a fairly NON TRIVIAL task on most laptops.
I've opened enough computers in my time -- and I've learned when to leave well alone - you might also need some specialized tools for this job too.
Note also just swapping the CPU for a faster one won't necessarily bring better results. Things like Internal Bus speed will limit the improvement - so just replacing an i5 with an i7 won't necessarily give you what you expect (apart from more heat and higher power consumption. - On almost ANY conceiveable laptop from a Netbook upwards the BEST performance you can get --always assuming there is sufficient RAM in the computer is to fit an SSD. !!)
Cheers
jimbo
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built, several laptops HP/ASUS
OS
Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
What I am looking for is to get this one fixed and sell it. I am more of an Intel man and this is an AMD. As far as laptop repair I have replaced a keyboard before in a different laptop. I'm really just wanting to know if it is something I can do realistically or is only possible with professional help.
What I am looking for is to get this one fixed and sell it. I am more of an Intel man and this is an AMD. As far as laptop repair I have replaced a keyboard before in a different laptop. I'm really just wanting to know if it is something I can do realistically or is only possible with professional help.
It's best left to a professional. Getting down to repair on that level on a laptop is very tricky, and it's easy to screw things up and make the laptop unusable.
Being that most laptops have the CPU encoded into BIOS, it may not run right with an upgraded processor. Some manufacturers allow you to use one kind of processor, and one kind only. It's probably best if you just replace it with the same model of CPU. If you're going to sell the laptop, why go to the extra expense of an upgrade that may not work?
Laptop CPUs arent that taxing to replace if youve got good general tinkering skills. My first place to look would be ebay, see if someones breaking or splitting a laptop the same as yours, and or selling one for spares or repairs with a fault other than the cpu.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built by badgers!!!
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard
Asus P8z68 LE
Memory
Corsair Vengence 8gb 1866mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 770 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
2x ASUS LED 22" IPS
Screen Resolution
3840x1080
Hard Drives
240GB Crucial M500 SSD
120gb Corsair Force 3 SSD
1TB Western Digital
PSU
Corsair HX650w Modular
Case
Corsair Air 540
Cooling
Corsair H60 Push/Pull
Keyboard
Corsair K70/ Logitech G27 wheel
Mouse
Saitek R.A.T 9
Internet Speed
Too slow!
Other Info
AMD fusion E350N Home server-Windows Home Server 2011 (also made by badgers!)
2011 Macbook 2.4ghz Core2Duo, 4gb ddr3, 120gb Ocz Vertex SSD
I found many different auctions on eBay with my processor type. I'm just not sure when I do buy one off of there if it will be right with what little info is given on the auction.
I found many different auctions on eBay with my processor type. I'm just not sure when I do buy one off of there if it will be right with what little info is given on the auction.
I would be very careful when considering getting something off ebay; as while they may describe something that looks exactly like what you need; in the end you could end up getting it and it may not be what you were looking for. Unfortunately for me; trust me when i say been there done that; cause i have and i learned the hard way.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom built
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel I7 2600K 3.4ghz
Motherboard
Asus Evo P8P67
Memory
Corsair 16gb ddr3 1600mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Geforce gt 430
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Titanium x-fi pci express
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell E198WFP
Hard Drives
1 western digital 2TB drive.
PSU
Antec 1200 watt
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
6 case supplied cooling fans
Keyboard
logitech mk700
Mouse
logitech m705
Internet Speed
25-50mbps download; 10mbps upload(i think)
Antivirus
avg free 2014
Browser
mozilla firefox
Other Info
Also have a pretty bad speaker setup which is a klipsch promedia 5.1 surround speaker setup with huge subwoofer and lg blu ray player/writer. Also a hp officejet pro 8600 plus wireless all in one and a logitech s7500 webcam.
