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The microprocessor (CPU) is the central processing unit of the television's main board — it runs the smart TV operating system, processes video and audio decoding, manages app execution, and coordinates all functions. In modern smart TVs it is a highly integrated System-on-Chip (SoC) that also includes a GPU and media processing engine. CPU chips are surface-mount components soldered directly onto the main board, meaning they cannot be replaced individually in most Nairobi repair scenarios — a failing CPU effectively means main board replacement.
When is chip-level repair possible? A small number of specialised electronics repair workshops in Nairobi (mainly around Luthuli Avenue and River Road) offer BGA (Ball Grid Array) reballing and chip-level repair services for main boards. This is skilled work requiring hot air rework stations and is priced accordingly.
| Service / Component | Estimated Price |
|---|---|
| BGA chip reballing / reflowing (service) | KSh 3,000 – 8,000 |
| CPU SoC replacement (chip sourced separately, if available) | KSh 5,000 – 20,000 |
| Full main board replacement (more common solution) | KSh 7,000 – 22,000 |
| Chip-level diagnostic fee | KSh 1,500 – 3,500 |
Note: CPU replacement as a discrete operation is rare in the Nairobi market. Most technicians recommend main board replacement as the more reliable and cost-predictable solution when the CPU is confirmed faulty.
