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

[@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.

[@gabemgoodman]

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

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Thank you

[@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.

[@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.

[@multiomer1997]

Probably the easiest upgrade video of a BGA CPU

[@fedemarconi]

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

[@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

[@beom-seok9253]

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

[@masterliu1892]

Thank you for your support

[@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.

[@tinyreelservicesinternatio575]

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

[@jonweinraub]

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

[@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.

[@davidmartinezbautista8795]

me interesa saber si los cursos estan disponibles en español

[@BradTech.]

I'd like to see a modern apple silicone swap

[@computercare090]

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

[@Fran-op8tc]

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

[@lightflix]

This is beautiful. Loved the background music too.

[@stevenaltiner6578]

Prince (Explicit) by Weibing Luo 👏

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

thank you

[@CLUBNEON-m6i]

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

[@edujosecueto]

Should not be replaced the cpu cooling as well?

[@icommandoi145]

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

[@cloviskamga8516]

Long live , Master Liu

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Thank you

[@asiano3385]

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

[@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!

[@ntrpause]

Can I do this with m1?

[@MannyRD1844]

Thank you for share your knowledge Master Liu

[@danielpeti3885]

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

[@ldiegosousa]

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

[@remigiofernandez5385]

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

[@LSB5580]

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

[@MrMsedek]

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

[@FranciszekLibera]

This is pure art!

[@emilbartels1578]

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

[@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?

[@mcrmcr85]

Easy money to make. Good skills

[@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

[@jefferybills5224]

That chip programmer look’s awesome

[@KrotowX]

Should be added that displayed CPU replacement on programmable soldering station with preheater, is not for DIY at home. Although it depends... for ones who have spare money and a corner in garage or dry basement for it, it is not a problem. But unfortunately not for regular apartment dwellers.

[@feeldennis]

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

[@cheapme1850]

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

[@SeifEddineB]

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

[@Pdor_figlio_di_Kmer]

At least you were honest and did not add "simple" anywhere in the title. Because simple it is not. You need hardware the cost of which can only be justified by a need to do multiple time this or similar upgrades.. And skill. You need skills to do that too. A common Joe that wants one such upgrade done on his rig better bring the machine to someone who has both *the hardware* and *the skills* to do it or this common Joe may very well slaughter his rig instead.

[@oksyy-7629]

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

[@iddqds]

that serial number changing tool is very interesting

[@dedywas]

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

[@punker4Real]

buy a new one

[@m_v_g]

Very nice screwdriver kit. Where can it be bought?

[@aslamhossain5151]

amazing working skill. nice video

[@macnoto]

misterliu, quadcore would definitely a boon.

[@orcinonautic1729]

@Master Liu what the price for doing that ?!

[@MR.BONES007]

You think this could work for the mid 2012 a1278

[@significantlystrangeboi9929]

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

[@shapelessed]

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

[@nikolaiorr8383]

Now this was fun to watch. Should upgrade RAM next

[@pasqualefiume302]

Mi piacerebbe sapere che lavoro hai fatto. Sei molto bravo ti faccio i miei più sinceri complimenti e ti auguro buone feste

[@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

[@Badutspringer]

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

[@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 😊

[@samuelcastro1538]

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

[@BTNE_Videos]

Good job but no one will actually do this as CPU are expensive, it will be cheaper to sell i5 board and just buy it board with i7.

[@doudjabiiir]

Great job...شكرا

[@startoursg24t]

I was a bit confused when it said "add solderpaste" but you meant solderflux.

[@vlog12867]

Can I go to work for korea

[@LeHuy-nd4ns]

Wow, Eyes open. So impressive

[@TheodoreRizzo]

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

[@revit4909]

Dude that’s amazing I want to learn how to do thing like this or even smaller.

[@rileyEJ257]

Beautiful, inspiring.

[@MasterLiuTechnology]

Thank you

[@yonimaxryan]

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

[@swebigmac100]

Good job Master Liu

[@Rediskin777]

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

[@JhonyAlex]

Se tiene que poner otro numero de serie?

[@shunildevinder3998]

Man, those tools are very great

[@jarsky]

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

[@creativitywithdany]

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

[@poken957]

The music was so much bettter than most tutorials

[@lukelu2452]

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

[@Graciashauf]

Where's Rossman at?

[@zariffadhiljauhari7927]

perfect tools = good job

[@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

[@pathfinderproject9381]

what's the name of the piano piece?

[@tahaslime2089]

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

[@ajproductionz731]

Can this be done on A1708

[@jackgerberuae]

Where would you get an i7 chip from?

[@davidut55]

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

[@TQ255]

Seriously next level!

[@moussawehbi8929]

thank you master

[@osm4834]

wow, amazing job! i didnt even know people would do this even though its soldiered

[@Gunta87]

damn this guy is professional

[@nathanbanks2354]

Apple makes it so easy! I suppose everyone solders their CPU to the notebook motherboard now, but the upgrade process for a Mac Mini would be similar. It would be nice to have something that price with a socket. Suppose this is why a Hackintosh is a thing...

[@jonaskrass4527]

nice i hope i can do such amazing stuff in the future

[@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?

[@smylmvv]

Woow!!! I don't have words to say.

[@Never-Subscribe79]

Window cpu is that changeable

[@fasttechvideo]

Great work

[@CHBMUABUTHAHIR]

Amazing skills 👌👌👌👌 I have seen not a lot of people do this stuff and even if something small goes wrong, the mistake is expensive. Damn

[@1Chitus]

Thanks