Acer Aspire 5517 CPU/Processor Location

Hello everybody! This may end up as a copied question but I noticed there were sections to post about computers, legacy in my case. If you can delete that old topic in members lounge (I think?) please do, I don't want to double post

Now, all I need to know (for now, maybe.) is where the processor/cpu is. Now, I bet when it's opened from the top it'll be there, seeing as how an upside down processor doesn't make sense.
Or may I have to open it from the bottom? I've seen a video about opening the same exact laptop as mine but it didn't exactly show where it was, so I'm diving into Acer, the one who created this laptop!

tl;dr:

Do I open from the top to find the processor?
Or the bottom?

Or sadly both

Thanks!

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brummyfan2

Hi,
You have to do a complete disassembly, that means removal of motherboard to access the CPU, this video will give you an idea of the procedure involved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9PcjtYHip4&t=443s

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brummyfan2

Hi,
You have to do a complete disassembly, that means removal of motherboard to access the CPU, this video will give you an idea of the procedure involved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9PcjtYHip4&t=443s

PotatoSack

They uhmm... Video didn't load.

I only really need to know is to open from the top, or bottom? What screws are holding what down?

PotatoSack

Nvm, this does show me what to do. This computer heats up very fast and struggles to open Chrome for pete's sake.

So do you recommend while I'm changing the processor a type of thermal gel and how much to apply?

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