cpu confused

[blueyy]

Ok so basically either im dumb or something, but im not really understanding how the processor is connected to my laptop, it doesnt have a socket or anything, its just straight up like on the motherboard. Can someone explain this to me because im rookie.

[bmx6454]

it's a bga chip, directly soldered to the pcb. needs expensive equipment to remove.

 

edit: worth a good read if you are looking to learn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_grid_array

[Prodigy_Smit]

@blueyy

Its soldered onto the motherboard to reduce size from the retention mechanism and just general thickness.

[Bananasplit_00]

Instead of a huge bulky socket with pinns, the pads of the CPU get a dab of solder each and some hot air then melts the solder onto pads on the motherboard. The solder is strong enough to hold the CPU and substrate firmly to the motherboard

[SupaKomputa]

depends on the laptop, some laptop have PGA / LGA (socketed), some have BGA (soldered).

if your laptop is older than 8 years, you may have a socketed cpu, otherwise newer laptop almost all have BGA.

The last time Intel laptops seen using LGA is the 4th gen.

[ColdPressCoconutOil]

Just now, SupaKomputa said:

depends on the laptop, some laptop have PGA / LGA (socketed), some have BGA (soldered).

if your laptop is older than 8 years, you may have a socketed cpu, otherwise newer laptop almost all have BGA.

The last time Intel laptops seen using LGA is the 4th gen.

doesnt one of the new alienwares come with a LGA socket?

[SupaKomputa]

6 minutes ago, PoopThatTookAPee said:

doesnt one of the new alienwares come with a LGA socket?

desktop class cpu, doesn't count, plus it's one of a kind.

this one also:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-xmg-apex-15-review-ryzen-9-3950x-in-a-laptop

[blueyy]

thanks for the help mates