In rare instances where your laptop has removable CPUs, then the upgrade should be fairly simple. However, that is, unfortunately, not the case on majority of the modern day laptops. Most of the laptops, unfortunately, feature the BGA socket for their laptop.
Meaning the processors are soldered onto the socket and hence upgrading them is a pain to say the least. As mentioned earlier, CPU laptops are majority of the time soldered to the motherboard. In the BGA mounting type, the processor is permanently connected to the motherboard.
For this purpose, there are small solder balls under the CPU while the motherboard has small solder pads on it. However, you have to make sure that both the older and the newer processor also have the same socket on the motherboard. The easiest way to figure out the surface mounting type of your laptop CPU is to head over to the its technical specs. The BGA indicates the surface mounting type i. Unfortunately, there's no catch-all guide to updating your BIOS, as it really depends on what kind of system you have.
Newer systems might have software packages built right into Windows; older systems might need you to download software to your hard drive and track it down during a restart. If you haven't updated your BIOS in a few years , you may even have to upgrade to every version in-between yours and the current one first. As with many things, the best solution is to Google " your motherboard BIOS update" and see what comes up.
Just be absolutely sure that you don't accidentally try to update your system with a similarly named BIOS program. The best-case scenario is that it won't work; the worst-case scenario is that it will brick your computer. In order to upgrade your CPU, you'll need a soft cloth, paper towels, rubbing alcohol and thermal paste. You'll almost certainly need a screwdriver, although what kind depends on how your heatsink and computer case are secured. I got by just fine with a small Phillips head; your needs may vary.
You can also wear an anti-static band if you want to play things really safe. Personally, I found it easier to just ground myself every so often. You can do this with anything, from a sink faucet to the outside of your computer case, so long as it's made of metal. Similarly, you'll want a hard surface on which to work, such as a workbench, or even a hardwood floor. You should probably clean said section of floor first.
A bowl to hold loose screws never hurt anyone, either. Avoid rugs and carpets; take your socks off if you're especially superstitious, and don't wear a fuzzy sweater. Unsurprisingly, you've got to open up your PC before you do any work inside of it. Apologies for the absolute mess of wires inside mine; you keep things as clean as you can, but at a certain point, you just accept the chaos for what it is.
Since you've opened up your computer, it never hurts to grab a can of compressed air and blow the dust out of everything.
The heatsink is the part of your computer that connects to your processor on one end, and your fan on the other end. You may also have a simple fan instead. The heatsink's function is to collect and dissipate heat generated by the CPU. The fan's function is to provide cool air inside your PC. As such, you'll have to remove either one before you can access the CPU itself. Exactly how you accomplish this task will depend on what kind of heatsink or fan you have, but you'll probably have to unscrew whatever's keeping it in place first.
Just use common sense here: Unscrew whatever needs to be unscrewed, and don't pull too hard if something doesn't come loose at first. If you have any trouble removing it, find the model number and look it up online.
Someone may have tips on how to remove it safely. Technically, the world wouldn't end if you leave old thermal paste on your heatsink or fan. Computers offer greater value when you can keep them running for a long and productive working life. To avoid damaging your hardware instead of improving it, take the time to understand the procedures involved in each upgrade step and the risks that accompany an installation mistake.
Your processor plugs in to the computer's motherboard, the circuit board on which all your system's components connect, through a processor socket. Because different motherboards use different socket types, choosing a processor upgrade for your current system means limiting the processors you consider to those that use the same connection as your current hardware. Otherwise, you may face a cascading list of upgrades from motherboard to RAM and video card, as the components you replace may require you to replace others that no longer remain compatible with the rest of your system.
Physically removing one processor and installing another requires a deft, steady hand, a thorough understanding of the installation instructions and the use of a grounding strap. Before you remove the current processor, you must remove its heat sink and fan. If you try to force the new processor's tiny connection pins into the socket with the processor oriented in the wrong direction, you risk damaging both motherboard and processor. The discharge of static electricity from your body to computer components can render them unusable, which makes the proper use of a static dissipation device a critical part of your installation routine.
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