How to remove CPU from HP notebook motherboard?

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NewsBirdie <newsbirdie@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I have a pavilion notebook with an AMD CPU. I cannot find a way to
> get the CPU off. There is no latch, no screw to turn, nothing. Is
> there an alternative way to get it out? I'd like to try it in my
> desktop motherboard to verify the CPU is still good.

If the processor isn't in a mini-ZIF with an obvious release mechanism, then
it's a fair bet that it's soldered on the MB and not removable.

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Regards,

James

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