How do I change the CPU ina an older computer?

Answer 1

First you need to know what the limitations are for the motherboard or system. If the limit is a Pentium 233, then you don't get a 266.

Second you need to know what speed your current CPU is. If your CPU is already at the max, you can't upgrade the CPU, unless you are replacing a defective one.

Third is to know what your slot or socket size is in your older system such as Socket 7. A Slot A will not fit into a Socket 7.

Lastly you need to know what the jumper settings are for the new CPU will be and where the jumpers are located on the motherboard. You need this or your system will not recognize the change. Some computers such as a Dell Optiplex, you just move the jumper to the new setting.

Answer 2

don't let those proffesional installer fool you.and charing you for that service.changing a processor is not a hard task. as long as you know english and some knowledge on pc.

first you need to figure out the limitation on your old mother board and the socket type for the PC all of the information can be found in your MainBoard's user manual. after determine what processor can be fit in.

then you need to check the jumper setting if you are using a very old mother board.(older motherboard will have the jumper setting on the motherboard itself, try read the MB's manual for proper setting.) newer MB's have setting that you can set in your bios.(
go with the recommended setting for your new processor)

when installing,
u must first unplug you PC and let it stay for a minute or two and let the electric discharge.
after,
discharge the eletro static from your hand by touching the ground or wear a ESD hand band.
place your PC on top of a non conductive mat or clothe.
start taking out your fan, heatsink then processor and put it on the non conductive mat. becareful not to bend to pin.
place in your new processor slowly into the slot by aligning the dot on your processor to the dot on your MB socket.dont bend the pin!
apply a thin layer of heat conducting compound over the contact point of processor and heatsink.
attach the heatsink, then the fan.
double check the jumper setting.
and Viola, you are done.

Answer 3

The above statement is correct. If you're asking how to do it, you probably want to ask for professional help because you could cause more problems than you are trying to resolve.

As an A+ certified professional, I know that there are a lot of things to watch out for besides knowing just the "how to". i.e. static electricity, dust particles falling in between the the cpu if you're not careful, a fire, wrong direction of the pins or breaking the pins. What if something goes wrong and you need to reset the BIOS.

Answer 4

Open the computer case, locate the miniature fan (heatsink) on the main board (motherboard), unlatch the locks on both sides of the heatsink. Depending on what type of CPU it is, for example a P4 chip, if the heatsink has black clip hooks to lock down the heatsink, you could possibly use a butter knife to pry open the latches (BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE TOO MUCH FORCE) the CPU is underneath the heatsink.

When you get that off, there is probably a lock mechanism for the CPU chip that you need to release. Refer to the motherboard manual for instructions on how to do that.

Answer 5

Boy, you follow the instructions these guys have given and you'll fry!

This ain't no job for an amateur, man.

Get professional help.

All the best

Answer 6

open side door, take screwdriver (either flat/philips) and pry the heatsink. dont force it out. then take it off and the cpu is below it.

Answer 7

same way u would now