How to Upgrade MacBook Pro CPU to i7

[@diabloretriever]

for all those commenting that the tools are crazy expensive,, this tutorial is not for personal use. this for comercial purpose that you can open your repair shop. thanks for the video . i hope i can invest on this later

[@1marcelfilms]

Im more impressed that such specialist tools exist!

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Yes, the technology is limitless and you can learn more interesting ways

[@dimitriasimov2140]

They have existed for a while now. You can also do it manually, but the risk of bending a pin (or eating a pin because of the heat) is pretty high.

[@AnonymousPhucker]

someone made bad decisions while designing the laptop

[@MrARM]

Here’s my guess, a “refurbished” i7 Mac may have undergone this process. It doesn’t look bad, just not original.

[@Clodd1]

This is not an upgrade, it’s art!

[@masterliu1892]

Thanks

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

@@masterliu1892 Wonder if 8th gen could be used. If it's H-sku, I wonder if a Xeon M could be used.

[@masterliu1892]

@@ellenorbjornsdottir1166 No, CPU pins are different, 2015 is the 5th generation, 8th is 2018

[@olakunlewinsome4898]

right, because he could have just bought a core i7 instead, then sell out the i5

[@femwil3322]

I completely agreed....this is manufacturing MacBook Pro

[@MelechFreedman]

I wish I had such skills and tools. One Mac could last a lifetime. Every time a piece dies you can just replace it

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Yes, you can do it. When you learn how to repair Macbook, you can repair a lot of Macbook motherboards

[@ringberar]

I bet if your tried you’d be surprised ! You can do it just as well as the OP!!!!! I bet you it isn’t as hard as you believe it is.

[@ethanebang8902]

Ifixit can help you with that

[@tinman9341]

Agreed! The reason why manufacturers moved to soldering CPU’s, SSD’s, RAM, and other components to the MB simply to keep you coming back and buying a whole new machine. It’s the same companies that push for “green” products yet make it near impossible to refurbish your old equipment.

[@larskruger3589]

@@MasterLiuTechnology once support of old macport is over and U cant install new apps

[@gabemgoodman]

Like a boss. lol you make this all look so simple. Applause all around to you good sir!

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Thank you

[@qwertyheald]

Very well made and interesting to watch, I have no plans to do this upgrade myself, but enjoyed learning what goes into it!

[@masterliu1892]

Thanks for your support!

[@SystemsAnalyst]

This is such a mastery in fighting Apple's planned obsolescence. Replacing A1502's battery and SSD was the best I could do.

[@Coolie-ds4tu]

This fights absolutely nothing at all. .The machine is still obsolete in the exact same way. It’s slightly faster but you still cannot install Mac Os Ventura

[@AgentCraftwork]

And then they void your warranty for fixing their shit product into the way it should have been in the first place

[@shib5267]

@@AgentCraftwork something tells me that the warranty already expired after 8 years

[@Chopper153]

@@Coolie-ds4tu The only way of fighting Apple obsolescence is not buying their crap at all.

[@beom-seok9253]

People like you never ceased to impress me, Keep it up!!!

[@masterliu1892]

Thank you for your support

[@yuan-jia]

I like it when our devices are easily user upgradeable such as this one :)

[@benstockton2285]

This is the opposite of easily upgradable, he has to reball and reflow the BGA under the cpu, it’s just more work than the machine is worth

[@vanskis7618]

this isnt easily user upgradable xD

[@shib5267]

@@benstockton2285 that's the that's the joke

[@matthaberek]

I wish this guy offered this as a service I could pay for. What a genius ! Always seen comments where hundreds of people said this isn’t possible and laughed at the idea. Well who’s laughing now look at this man defy apple forcing us to buy more macs

[@f-22raptor25]

It's risky to remove the chip like that. It's not like there's a latch to remove cpu like with desktops

[@janvingst]

the pcb water is called isopropanol, the solder paste is called flux, and the thermal glue is called thermal paste. solder paste is flux with added solder, but the glue around the cpu after cpu-change is missing. ^^ i like the video and want to learn how to replace soldered cpu´s, reprogram chips, bios, and pcb repair. thank you, good work!

[@masterliu1892]

Hello friend, thank you for your guidance. I will share more videos

[@Chopper153]

There's actually a thing called solder paste, it replaces the soldering wire found commonly. Usually used in automated machines where they use a mask to apply solder paste, a pick and place machine places components on PCB and finally the board is baked in a temperature controlled oven.

[@multiomer1997]

Probably the easiest upgrade video of a BGA CPU

[@pezz1232]

Not even planning on doing it but I watched the whole thing anyway 😂

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Thank you

[@bohinum]

i didnt even have a macbook, but it was a nice video

[@Beatleman91]

How would you even do it? Buying a desoldering machine like that, which costs probably more than 3 macbooks? Not to mention the specialized toolware

[@randomcommentator]

Dont even have a macbook but watched it 😁

[@Sharpless2]

@@Beatleman91 yeah BGA machines are expensive but if you realize you need one then you probably have a reason for it. Not many people have these.

[@lightflix]

This is beautiful. Loved the background music too.

[@stevenaltiner6578]

Prince (Explicit) by Weibing Luo 👏

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

thank you

[@tinyreelservicesinternatio575]

I got huge respect for your work, Master Liu ! On top of it, very interesting and educational !

[@cloviskamga8516]

Long live , Master Liu

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Thank you

[@jonweinraub]

Would any rework machine can be used? Why the coin?

[@nonbiri7]

3:33 please tell me the name of this song

[@asiano3385]

0:43 so the cooler only touches one die on the CPU PCB? That is not a good cooler.

[@danielpeti3885]

I can't even my cereals without spilling the milk and u doing this ...

[@fedemarconi]

Really easy and it doesn’t quite need any skills or tools.

[@laboratorioassembler]

Very nice video :) but I think that an i7 with high thermal throttling is the same that to have an i5 with normal thermal throttling.

[@DukeDudeston]

Yup this was my thoughts. I have an I5 ITX build, there is just enough room in there to cool that. I tried putting an I7 in there and the performance increase vs the noise of the fan just didn't make sense to keep it.

[@CLUBNEON-m6i]

Truly a master doing it's work! Well done Master Liu!

[@icommandoi145]

Where do you get the upgrade CPU? I assume for another donor board?

[@tahaslime2089]

Master....What is the link for the bios tool

[@zanzy001]

Thanks for explaining in detail, just about to try

[@adventureclaude]

How did it go?? I have a macbook air from early 2015 and am tempted to try it as well^^

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

@@adventureclaude Do you have BGA machine?

[@edujosecueto]

Should not be replaced the cpu cooling as well?

[@ldiegosousa]

Dude, it's alien technology. How you dare to make it public? Amazing job!!!

[@Fran-op8tc]

Wonderful video and method! Is it possible to upgrade that specific MacBook Pro to Quad-core i7? Or only dual-core i7?

[@computercare090]

Hi master I am from India I love your skill and your tools

[@daveminion6209]

God Bless Master Liu, your family, and the work you do. your videos are helpful and informative, i am learning so much. keep up the great work. THANK YOU!

[@masterliu1892]

Hi，friend ,thanks for your support

[@davidmartinezbautista8795]

me interesa saber si los cursos estan disponibles en español

[@thefadebeta580]

Chinese technicians are MASTERS at repurposing ,upgrading and making new things out of antiquated devices , absolutely amazing , this is how the world should recycle E-waste.

[@beataneed6912]

If i ever needed to upgrade mine, ill definitely talk to you, This is beauty turning mac's into a beast! Pleasee make more video like this so you can educate every techgeek!

[@Badutspringer]

Do you do walk-ins? Swapperoo while you shop?

[@LSB5580]

One day I'll have MB fixing skills like you, thanks for this video and songs!

[@BradTech.]

I'd like to see a modern apple silicone swap

[@orcinonautic1729]

@Master Liu what the price for doing that ?!

[@feeldennis]

how was the cpu placed back and the pins aligned perfect???????????

[@dedywas]

Master Liu, can macbook pro late 2011 to change this processor? I mean from i5 to i7? 😁

[@punker4Real]

buy a new one

[@MR.BONES007]

You think this could work for the mid 2012 a1278

[@ntrpause]

Can I do this with m1?

[@SeifEddineB]

I love your screw driver set, do you have a link to AliExpress?

[@Graciashauf]

Where's Rossman at?

[@m_v_g]

Very nice screwdriver kit. Where can it be bought?

[@jefferybills5224]

That chip programmer look’s awesome

[@jackgerberuae]

Where would you get an i7 chip from?

[@vlog12867]

Can I go to work for korea

[@oksyy-7629]

Great video!! What kind of tweezers are you using?

[@significantlystrangeboi9929]

Is there anyway to do this without the super expensive heating pad?

[@TheodoreRizzo]

I’m new to this but an older MacBook Pro models have the i7 but not this 2015 ?

[@ajproductionz731]

Can this be done on A1708

[@patricksimons560]

Impressive! Why not increase the memory while your at it.

[@masterliu1892]

Yes, there is also a video method to upgrade memory。kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaq9aZWFg56Wias

[@yonimaxryan]

Is there any upgrades for MacBook Air mid2011 ? And Mac Pro 2008 ?

[@rileyEJ257]

Beautiful, inspiring.

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Thank you

[@samuelcastro1538]

Ele trocou o processador e ainda teve que regravar a BIOS? O Mac não reconheceu o I7?

[@davidut55]

So power stage to cpu is the same i5-i7?

[@MannyRD1844]

Thank you for share your knowledge Master Liu

[@lukelu2452]

H'o'w to upgrade the CPU to MacPro mid 2010 ？

[@Rediskin777]

Put the seventh in such a small laptop, can the laptop cool it?

[@Never-Subscribe79]

Window cpu is that changeable

[@booneng2002]

can A1502 upgrade ram to 16gb?

[@creativitywithdany]

Good video, do you have a suggestion for thermal upgrades?

[@pathfinderproject9381]

what's the name of the piano piece?

[@FrankNazario]

Do you this upgrade to the public..?? and how much will it cost

[@iddqds]

that serial number changing tool is very interesting

[@mcrmcr85]

Easy money to make. Good skills

[@dylanjastle]

What’s the performance difference between the i5 and i7 this gen?

[@monkeywheel5522]

i7 better

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

Not enough to be worth this trouble lol, but it's cool to see.

[@informediatech-bruno5766]

Were do I download a cpu?

[@thesishelp1064]

If I ever needed to change my ram… how do I contact you.. my max is mid 2015 MacBook Pro

[@shiftctrlhack]

That is not called solder paste… that was flux added to the board. Those are 2 completely different things.

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

OK,Thanks for your reminder

[@alqualonde2998]

Flux is called solder paste in my country. Solder in paste form is called solder dough of all things. Weird ain't it ? Got me in some trouble when following English tutorials.

[@eadge1999]

I think there is anothor board cause when he complete the solder by machine the bord was clean from any flux grease also why he put one cent over cpu it will effect on heat it barrier so the cpu degree is not the same at all side and some pin will not connected fine and he didnt try and video player hd or play game to see if cpu work fine at least half hour

[@talos86]

@@alqualonde2998 well, then its called wrong. Flux alone not solder anything, its just an added extra stuff to help to flow the solder better and easier.

[@ehdbom]

@@alqualonde2998it cant be called solder paste since that is in English. It is simply called flux in English.

[@giabao-9]

What is this picture called? 1:02

[@DehyasHusband26651]

Now this was fun to watch. Should upgrade RAM next

[@cheapme1850]

One thing I learned from this video is I can replace the logic board and keyboard without removing the screen. Thanks!

[@remigiofernandez5385]

Cool!, ¿pero de donde saca esta gente estas herramientas?

[@doandat943]

Hi Liu, i want upgrade ssd of my macbook air 2015, what kind of ssd can i use with my macbook. Can you recommend a usable ssd for my macbook. Thank you very much 😊

[@fabioalmeidajou]

How about that DDR3 Ram?

[@willst5999]

Can I upgrade it to a i9 instead?

[@PreciousAspen]

This is pure art!

[@thienlo]

Can you upgrade M2 on M1 MacBook?

[@jarsky]

Looks easier than I thought, gonna try this in my bedroom.

[@jch7807]

Wow you are a Master indeed! A+🙇‍♀

[@leonpano]

Can I get that usb stick iso?

[@hamzahkab1525]

Who cares about upgrading an old machine, I'm only here because it's gonna be extremely hard and requires a skilful hand, good job bro.

[@MrMsedek]

who would think it was that easy and perfotmed with tools you find in the local micro market...

[@madsfrederiktoft5808]

Did any of these machines come with i9 chips?

[@luxurybuzz3681]

No

[@JhonyAlex]

Se tiene que poner otro numero de serie?

[@shapelessed]

I love that one of the chips only partially touches the heat spreader.....

[@poken957]

The music was so much bettter than most tutorials

[@shunildevinder3998]

Man, those tools are very great

[@one230007]

Very complex, how to correct the core position?

[@benjaminliu2654]

How much to do it in China?

[@serg3615]

What is the cost of this surgery?

[@emilbartels1578]

Ines of yhr more complete interesante an usefulls videos thanks You show allthis Wonder technical ..

[@ctasytm5496]

Such an easy process , only need a gigantic factory machine , some bunch of latest and advanced tools and some glue and i'm all set

[@JohanDee]

What is more costly? To replace the complete MacBook or have done this? I guess not many people can afford such tools, let alone have such skills... BTW where to get a brand new fitting serial number?

[@evronetwork]

BGA chips are kinda of impossible to replace for the average joe

[@canuri]

what does it mean "ME data".

[@williamsjones4730]

换完后有什么风险吗

[@zakariaibrahimmohamedelsar7709]

ok but why thermal glue and pcb water?