Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx CPU Replacement

Written By: Breana Thibodeaux
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Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx CPU Replacement

Difficulty

Very difficult

Steps

14

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

The processor or CPU is the brains of your Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx. Over time it’s functions are overloaded, leading to overheating due to poor power flow or even failing completely. CPUs burn out often, but some can also be replaced.

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    • Turn the laptop upside down.

    • Remove all the 3.0mm Phillips #00 screws from the back cover.

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    • Remove the battery, RAM, and hard drive.

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    • Remove four 1.2mm Phillips #00 screws under the battery.

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    • Turn the laptop over, and open the laptop cover.

    • Use a spudger or your hand to carefully remove the keyboard.

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    • Use a spudger or your hand to lift the outside frame from the corner of the laptop.

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    • Remove all the 1.2mm Phillips #00 screws from the motherboard and in the top corner that secures the fan.

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    • Unplug the wires connected to the motherboard with a spudger.

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    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips #00 screws beside the fan.

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    • Lift the motherboard out carefully.

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    • When the motherboard is removed, flip it over, and you will have a view just like in the picture.

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    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 2mm screws that connect the fan to the CPU.

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    • Remove the fan from the motherboard.

    • When reassembling, you will need to solder the fan back on to the CPU.

    How do i solder it back?

    Robert's got a quick hand -

    I think they mean to replace/refresh the thermal paste

    RHud -

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    • Use the metal spudger to twist the lock tab on the component.

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    • Remove current CPU and replace with new component.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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