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to replace the damaged processor

Solution
No, replacing a processor does not require a new motherboard so long as the new processor is supported by the motherboard.

But....

A faulty processor is the last thing to be the cause of a pc that stops working.

A more complete description of what you have and how things failed might be helpful.
No, replacing a processor does not require a new motherboard so long as the new processor is supported by the motherboard.

But....

A faulty processor is the last thing to be the cause of a pc that stops working.

A more complete description of what you have and how things failed might be helpful.
 
Solution
Depends on the laptop. If the cpu is BGA(very common on laptops) then yes you;ll need a new motherboard as the CPU is soldered to it.