Can the processor be removed from the board or is it the soldered on type?
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It is soldered on, but looks like it could be easily removed. You would then have to extend the leads.
137265
Not easliy. You need to open the entire unit up, take out the motherboard and solder in the card. Oh, no warranty if you do this .
1021207
The computer is using some sort of Atom class processor.However, this computer is unupgradable as the processor is built into the mother board.
1646143
The processor is embedded already. And cannot be replaced. (And the cpu traces are propriatary to this line of APUs) However this is running the temash series of APUs from AMD.
1822211
Yes you can set your motherboard down directly on it's surface. Works like a charm. Now I don't do any repairs without it.
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if you are talking about using LME49720NA on board. I have never done that. Although I can perform component level repair I never thought I had to up grade the fx card. Sorry I cant help, either you have high criteria for sound quality or you are like I used to be loved messing with electronics. you must be thinking maybe they are mono.be ware the total design of the card. good luck. I FOUND THIS IN WEB. There are 4 sockets that require no de-soldering/soldering. Two of them are single DIP LME49710's, which is what I replaced. The dual DIP NJM2411D's are pretty good, and shouldn't need to be upgraded. Creative made them customizable for the Titanium HD. I was able to pry them off with my fingers, but if you don't have strong fingers, just use a flathead and pry them loose. http://support.creative.com/kb/ShowArticle.aspx?sid=85621
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The SSD is not soldered, but the RAM is. There is 1 screw holding the SSD down, and this kit provides the screwdriver to remove it.
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Yes, you can, but it will void your warranty for sure. Here is a URL;https://www.google.com/#q=remove+heatsink+on+corsair+vengeance
2211331
No. More than likely motherboard not processor. But is it worth buying the motherboard instead of a new computer? Had same problem. I bought new computer.
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it is non electrically conductive, (which is good) it is thermally conductive. If it was electrically conductive your cpu could possible fry or short out.
148136
Thanks - trying to find out before purchasing, but I found some posts on Newegg that indicate they are SATA (maybe they changed from IDE to SATA and this is why it isn't in the specs).
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Its internal.....this part will be the fix which I purchased but did not use. Once I took apart the laptop I easily soldered the square part that had broken connection on this board. I used enough solder so it wont happen again, and will keep this piece for backup. If you cant solder use this to fix it, it's plug and play. Also if you need a step by step just Google the laptop model with DC fix and you'll see how to take the laptop apart. Pretty easy.
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Yes, It is not fixed hence can remove easily. it is placed in two holes in the board. first I thought it is broken but it is purposely made this way.
1521534
This model uses the proprietary RAM, soldered on the motherboard. It's designed (by the manufacturer) not to be upgradable "at home". If you find a way to overcome this, pls report it here
1521536
I believe the RAM is soldered on, but I also agree with previous comment--horrible build quality.
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There's already some paste on the bottom of the cooler, but you will need to clean off the top of your old CPU to remove the old paste.
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Yes, unfortunately the RAM is soldered on due to physical restraints. A module would have needed more space (according to Asus). My computer has performed well so far so I can't complain.