ASUS A540 - IC HEATING UP 

It is good that you checked for shorts after you removed the hot IC, because we often see that power supplies often get hot when a component on their output line is taking too much current from them. In this video, you did not state the motherboard model, or whether a schematic is available. But given that this board has a VGA connector, I agree that it should be recycled.

Great video thank you for sharing.

It doesnt matter to me if you fix something or not, Im always greatful for learning something new. Probably Sorin would know how to replace that very chip... ;)

You should either sell the laptop for parts,or keep the board for spare parts and sell the chassis if its in good condition.either way,keep the board for parts.

Missing a square alu grey coil

wow. look at that screen bezel! fugging HUGE lmfao