Is it possible to remove a soldered in processor?

Answer 1

It can be done, but it is not an easy job and if done incorrectly will destroy both the processor and motherboard.
I'd suggest you not attempt this. If your purpose is to upgrade there are other options. Search for "how-to upgrade" to learn more.

Answer 2

theoritically yes, practically no.

There is way too many pins on a processor to make it practically removable without destroying the processor (if you're planning to dump the processor do it away straightly). But AFAIK, I have never heard of a processor that is soldered, older processor uses connector similar to a RAM or PCI card, while newer processor all have slot footings, which means you could remove the processor from the motherboard without soldering.

If your processor have footings, and what you're trying to do is to remove the footing of the processor, you should remove the processor first from the footing, then desoldering the footing is easy, as the footing is heat resistant. Notice: Be aware on where you put the processor, make sure to give an antistatic sheet on the place you're putting the processor.

Answer 3

Yes, it is, but it is a complete pain in the neck and will usually destroy processor and board if not done with the proper equipment.

Are you working on a PC or MAC? If so, the soldered in processors will be PICs and probably not in need of replacement, the CPU will be in a socket.

Answer 4

Yes.

With the right equipment. but you'll probably destroy the board or the processor in doing it. Or both. It depends on the complexity of the processor... how many pins, how they are arranged. Plus on the tools you've got and your skill.

If it's not soldered but welded then you'll definitely destroy the board or processor. Some CPUs with a grid of contacts on the bottom were vibration-welded onto the board.

Answer 5

Yes, but it is very hard to do and you have to be very good at it.
what you do is get a thin wire and you insert it under the pins and
heat up the traces and when its hot enough the wire will slip under the traces and lift the pins up you need to do this to all sides then take chem wick and clean all the traces, if you get it to hot the traces will lift off the mother board and make it useless.
the other way to do it is have a desoldering station. It is not any easy job. most of the time you break the traces. practice on something else before you even a tempt to do this on the real thing. also you should have a variable soldering iron. a mini blow torch will work also but will heat up very quick so be carefull.

Answer 6

You would have to figure out a way to keep the processor from melting while you did it.

Chances are, if you have a mobo with a soldered in processor, you need to upgrade.

Answer 7

All modern PC's have ZIF (zero insertion force) sockets for their CPU's. Unless you are dealing with an antique XT or AT computer, swapping the processor is a matter of removing a cooling fan and releasing a lever and lifting the CPU from the socket.