is there anyway to see the silicon in a cpu?

X_FastGamer
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07-27-2016, 02:44 PM

I have a vintage Pentium laptop CPU. I’m not sure if it’s worth opening, but I’d like to see the actual silicon inside.

X_FastGamer

07-27-2016, 02:44 PM #1

I have a vintage Pentium laptop CPU. I’m not sure if it’s worth opening, but I’d like to see the actual silicon inside.

GODHUSKY
Junior Member

07-28-2016, 12:34 AM

As long as you possess a magnifying glass, but if you're referring to the whole die then yes

GODHUSKY

07-28-2016, 12:34 AM #2

As long as you possess a magnifying glass, but if you're referring to the whole die then yes

leftys
Junior Member

07-28-2016, 07:53 AM

Most laptop CPUs lack an IHS. When you disassemble the laptop and take off the heatsink, you'll see the silicon directly.

leftys

07-28-2016, 07:53 AM #3

Most laptop CPUs lack an IHS. When you disassemble the laptop and take off the heatsink, you'll see the silicon directly.

Crackalack
Member

161

07-29-2016, 01:53 PM

The CPU appears in this state. Are you referring to the cooling fins as the silver component, or is it the actual silicon chip?

Crackalack

07-29-2016, 01:53 PM #4

The CPU appears in this state. Are you referring to the cooling fins as the silver component, or is it the actual silicon chip?

Madmasko
Junior Member

08-05-2016, 07:10 PM

The black reflective part in the center is made of silicon.

Madmasko

08-05-2016, 07:10 PM #5

The black reflective part in the center is made of silicon.

JEFF_JEFFERSON
Senior Member

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08-05-2016, 07:20 PM

oh ok. so theres this solder on it if i remove it what would happen?

JEFF_JEFFERSON

08-05-2016, 07:20 PM #6

oh ok. so theres this solder on it if i remove it what would happen?

XxLollyPopxX
Member

08-07-2016, 07:01 PM

It shouldn't contain any solder on a CPU. If it's thermal paste or liquid metal, the issue is clear.

XxLollyPopxX

08-07-2016, 07:01 PM #7

It shouldn't contain any solder on a CPU. If it's thermal paste or liquid metal, the issue is clear.

YouriiruoY
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08-07-2016, 09:04 PM

It's not solder, that's just weird for most laptop CPUs—you can't remove them easily. But a heat gun works fine.

YouriiruoY

08-07-2016, 09:04 PM #8

It's not solder, that's just weird for most laptop CPUs—you can't remove them easily. But a heat gun works fine.

mcmack05
Member

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08-08-2016, 07:15 PM

They're connected by soldering, not using sockets. That's typical for a Pentium system.

mcmack05

08-08-2016, 07:15 PM #9

They're connected by soldering, not using sockets. That's typical for a Pentium system.

NerdTrooper
Member

08-08-2016, 07:29 PM

#10

Alright, here we go.

NerdTrooper

08-08-2016, 07:29 PM #10

Alright, here we go.