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05-07-2024 07:53 AM
Hello. I have a HP pavilion gaming with a Ryzen 5 CPU. It is not soldered to the main board and it's possible to remove it as if it was a regular CPU. I'm wondering if I might be able to upgrade it with a better CPU with the same socket as the one I have on my board
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05-07-2024 08:02 AM
Unfortunately, the answer is no.
Your laptop does not have a socketed processor. It is a BGA (ball grid array type).
The processor on your laptop's system board is integrated into (soldered onto) the system board.
An upgrade would require complete replacement of the system board with one in the list of the Illustrated parts catalog that is part of the Maintenance & service guide for your laptop model series.
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05-07-2024 08:02 AM
Unfortunately, the answer is no.
Your laptop does not have a socketed processor. It is a BGA (ball grid array type).
The processor on your laptop's system board is integrated into (soldered onto) the system board.
An upgrade would require complete replacement of the system board with one in the list of the Illustrated parts catalog that is part of the Maintenance & service guide for your laptop model series.
I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion helped you solve your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"