Computer Maintenance & Upkeep : How to Change a CPU

To change a CPU, open up the computer, locate and remove the processor fan, remove the existing CPU using electronic screwdrivers, and replace it with the new one. Be careful not to bend any prongs inside the computer when replacing the CPU with help from a computer technician in this free video on PC maintenance.

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• computers
• computer
• maintenance
• replacement
• parts
• fixing
• building
• RAM

[geckonutter32]

when you change it do you have to install it to get it running

[SuperMalibu64]

@macleine031 nope, your HDD (Hard Disk Drive or Hard Drive) stores all your files YOu can change out your CPU and all your files will still be their

[fuckkungenshoror]

this is an ooooold vid

[DarkSkelZ]

@macleine031 no your hard drive contains your files

[macleine031]

when you change your CPU, do you lose everything on your files???

[artinhopar818]

@deityofanimee Ohh I thought there was something wrong with the way he was handling everything. I forgot about the thermal paste.

[deityofanimee]

@artinhopar818 You have to put thermal paste on the CPU, otherwise the heat won't transfer from it to the heatpad on the fan.

[artinhopar818]

@deityofanimee I don't get it. What did he do wrong?

[SomeOnlineGamer18]

@payton232 No, they do not use the same sockets

[payton232]

can an intel go on were an amd was?