{"product_id":"direct-heating-bga-stencil-intel-i5-i7-i3-7th-8th-gen-cpu","title":"Direct Heating BGA Stencil – Intel i5\/i7\/i3 7th \u0026 8th Gen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDirect Heating Reballing Stencil – Intel 7th \u0026amp; 8th Gen CPUs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet precise, professional-grade BGA reballing results with this \u003cstrong\u003edirect heating stencil\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for Intel 7th and 8th generation laptop processors. Whether you're a seasoned board-level repair technician or a dedicated electronics hobbyist, this stencil ensures perfectly aligned solder balls every time — no hot air station alignment guesswork required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible CPU Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSR340 \/ SR341 \/ SR342 \/ SR343\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSR3LA \/ SR3LC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntel Core i5-7200U \/ i5-7300U\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntel Core i7-7500U\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntel Core i3-7100U\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntel Core i5-8250U\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntel Core i7-8550U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Heating Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place directly over the CPU chip — no carrier board or transfer step needed, saving time on every repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Precision Laser-Cut Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensures accurate solder ball placement that matches the original BGA pad layout exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from high-quality stainless steel for long service life and resistance to heat warping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean after each use and reuse across multiple reballing jobs — excellent value for busy repair shops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped brand new, ready for immediate use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact SMD Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to store and handle in a professional repair environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stencil is ideal for laptop motherboard repair technicians, electronics recyclers, and DIY repair enthusiasts who work with Intel Kaby Lake (7th Gen) and Coffee Lake (8th Gen) mobile processors. It streamlines the reballing process and helps restore CPUs that have suffered from solder joint failures due to heat cycling or board flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Be Interested In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/electromagnetic-induction-tester-coil-motherboard-fault-detector\"\u003eElectromagnetic Induction Tester – Coil \u0026amp; Circuit Fault Detector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-compressor-pressure-gauge-0-10-0-12-0-25-bar-hydraulic-diy\"\u003eAir Compressor Pressure Gauge 0-10\/0-12\/0-25 Bar | DIY Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/balashov-2500w-handheld-steam-cleaner-kitchen-car-home\"\u003eBALASHOV 2500W Handheld Steam Cleaner – Kitchen, Car \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/personal-protective-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA on personal protective equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What does \"direct heating stencil\" mean for BGA reballing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: A direct heating stencil is placed directly on top of the CPU chip's BGA pads. Hot air is applied through the stencil holes to melt and place solder balls without needing a separate transfer plate, making the reballing process faster and more straightforward for compatible Intel processors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is this stencil compatible with all Intel i5-7200U laptop boards?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes — this stencil is specifically designed for Intel 7th and 8th generation mobile CPUs including the i5-7200U, i5-7300U, i7-7500U, i3-7100U, i5-8250U, and i7-8550U, which share SR340, SR341, SR342, SR343, SR3LA, and SR3LC markings. Always verify your chip's sRSpec marking before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can this stencil be reused multiple times?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. 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