thegh0sts Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Looking at getting a CPU upgrade in the future and I am not sure how to install a new CPU, is there any instructions on how to do this without damaging the CPU pins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxytes Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi thereYou will need a Torx T8 screwdriverRemove the AC adapterRemove the big bottom door > 2 phillips head screws, then slide the cover (it can only slide in one direction), and the door will come offRemove the CPU fan - 3 phillips head screws. Its the one closest to the RAMRemove the heatsink - 4 phillips head screws, they wont come out, they are captive. Just loosen completelyUse torx T8 screwdriver on CPU socket - turn anticlockwise to release.Pull CPU upwards, with a thumb on one side and index finger on the other side - lift DIRECTLY upward, do not bendReinstall in opposite order...I would also order a new thermal pad for your new CPU. Unsure if people use paste here, I like CPU pads personally. I bought one from Dell once, part number UP755. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegh0sts Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 oh thanks for that i was wondering what torx screw size i would need. still contemplating the new CPU: 4810MQ or 4910MQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syphear Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Unsure if people use paste here, I like CPU pads personally. I bought one from Dell once, part number UP755.I have started using paste, as the pads are hard to scrape off and clean up. No adverse temp difference noted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1Vm4n Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Also, when you do upgrade I would suggest you use a thermal paste remover and surface purifier to clean the heatsink (and the upgrade CPU die as well if it is not brand new) before you apply the new thermal paste. I know this is radical common sense to some, but I have seen people disregard this step and get very poor heat transfers. Better do it right from the first take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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