As we all know, it is relatively easy to replace the CPU of a desktop computer. Many players replace the CPU and other accessories by themselves, but for laptops It is said that it is rare to see people replace the CPU by themselves. Generally, it is more common to replace the hard disk and add memory. So can the CPU be replaced in a laptop? In addition, IT Encyclopedia will share another tutorial on replacing the CPU of a laptop, hoping to help everyone.
Tutorial on replacing the CPU of a laptop computer
Can a laptop CPU be used on a desktop computer?
Laptop CPUs are different from desktop CPUs. Laptop CPUs usually cannot be replaced with desktop computers. However, there are a very small number of laptops that use desktop CPUs, so they can be replaced with desktop computers. , but it needs to be consistent with the motherboard interface.
Can the laptop CPU be replaced?
Since this is a tutorial on replacing a laptop with a CPU, the answer is naturally yes. However, it should be noted here that not all laptops support CPU replacement. This mainly depends on the packaging method of the CPU.
As we all know, there are three main types of CPU packages: LGA, PGA, and BGA. Only LGA and PGA CPUs support replacement. BGA packaged CPUs cannot be replaced. At present, desktop computer CPUs are all packaged in LGA, and very few notebooks also use this package. Most notebooks are both PGA and BGA, especially new notebooks, which are mostly non-replaceable BGA packages.
LGA: Compared with PGA, it is smaller in size and more replaceable than BGA, but the requirements for operational errors during the replacement process are stricter.
PGA: It is the largest among the three packages, but it is easy to replace, and the replacement operation error requirement is low. Early notebook CPUs mostly used this kind of package, but now newer notebooks use BGA packages.
BGA: The smallest volume among the three packages, but the replacement is close to 0. At the same time, due to packaging process problems, if the contacts of BGA are not aligned or combined during the packaging process, it will most likely mean scrap. Therefore, compared to LGA, PGA yield is lower.
To put it simply, currently only notebooks with LGA/PGA packages support CPU replacement. Therefore, if you change the CPU for a notebook computer, you need to check the packaging method of the notebook CPU in advance for confirmation.