Is it possible to...

[Pntgrd]

Change an IC chip on a laptop motherboard. I have a laptop that has a blown ic chip. I have aquired a non-working motherboard for the same laptop but with what looks like good chips on it but other problames. How hard would it be to switch the chip? I do have one of the instant heat-instant cool down tools if that would help.

 

[billb]

Change an IC chip on a laptop motherboard. I have a laptop that has a blown ic chip. I have aquired a non-working motherboard for the same laptop but with what looks like good chips on it but other problames. How hard would it be to switch the chip? I do have one of the instant heat-instant cool down tools if that would help.

There are alot of "IC chips" on a motherboard. It depends on which one. Pickey?

And don't use that tool on anything electronic.

 

[Pntgrd]

There are alot of "IC chips" on a motherboard. It depends on which one.

I was asking a general question if it was possible. The chip in question is not much, 4 leads each on two opposing sides. The leads are easy to get at.

And don't use that tool on anything electronic.

I would guess it would get too hot by your statement. The tip is way to big anyway. Would a 10w soldering pencil with a very fine tip work if you stayed on just enough to melt the solder and suck it up in the suction tool I have seen?

 

[Automata]

I would guess it would get too hot by your statement. The tip is way to big anyway. Would a 10w soldering pencil with a very fine tip work if you stayed on just enough to melt the solder and suck it up in the suction tool I have seen?

No, the reason you don't want to use it is because it uses current to generate the heat, thus killing electronic components...

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