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CPU Thermal paste

CPU Thermal paste

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ItsVince_
Junior Member
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09-08-2016, 06:48 PM
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You can try changing the thermal paste yourself if you're comfortable with the process, but it's best to follow detailed tutorials. Watching guides will help you understand the steps and avoid mistakes. If you're unsure, visiting a store is a safer option.
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ItsVince_
09-08-2016, 06:48 PM #1

You can try changing the thermal paste yourself if you're comfortable with the process, but it's best to follow detailed tutorials. Watching guides will help you understand the steps and avoid mistakes. If you're unsure, visiting a store is a safer option.

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FLO_SKY_HD
Junior Member
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09-15-2016, 07:07 PM
#2
Yea I don't see why you can't lol Unless your uncomfortable doing it I suppose but it's pretty easy
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FLO_SKY_HD
09-15-2016, 07:07 PM #2

Yea I don't see why you can't lol Unless your uncomfortable doing it I suppose but it's pretty easy

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theonlyraider
Member
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09-15-2016, 08:40 PM
#3
Various systems present unique challenges when dismantling them, and mistakes are always possible. Accepting that risk opens the door to success. If your aim is mainly to enhance thermals, proceed only if you're confident it's actually better now than before (considering weather conditions). These issues aren't usually severe—like the case with GPU paste changes after years, which rarely affects performance significantly. The original setup still performed adequately.
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theonlyraider
09-15-2016, 08:40 PM #3

Various systems present unique challenges when dismantling them, and mistakes are always possible. Accepting that risk opens the door to success. If your aim is mainly to enhance thermals, proceed only if you're confident it's actually better now than before (considering weather conditions). These issues aren't usually severe—like the case with GPU paste changes after years, which rarely affects performance significantly. The original setup still performed adequately.

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Serpenh33
Member
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09-16-2016, 04:41 AM
#4
Notebook designs vary widely in how challenging they are to take apart. Depending on the specific model, you might need tools like spudgers or a heat gun. Which notebook are you working with? What motivates you to replace the thermal paste?
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Serpenh33
09-16-2016, 04:41 AM #4

Notebook designs vary widely in how challenging they are to take apart. Depending on the specific model, you might need tools like spudgers or a heat gun. Which notebook are you working with? What motivates you to replace the thermal paste?

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Grammy_Award
Junior Member
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09-20-2016, 09:13 PM
#5
Disassembling laptops isn’t fun, but most have videos showing the process. I generally avoid it unless there’s a video available, because I tend to break delicate parts. I’m also not very careful—my fingers are clumsy, so I’d rather not risk damaging something fragile.
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Grammy_Award
09-20-2016, 09:13 PM #5

Disassembling laptops isn’t fun, but most have videos showing the process. I generally avoid it unless there’s a video available, because I tend to break delicate parts. I’m also not very careful—my fingers are clumsy, so I’d rather not risk damaging something fragile.

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Nero12321
Posting Freak
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09-26-2016, 01:18 AM
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It depends enitrely on the model. If its a larger/slightly older laptop then disassembly should be fairly easy, I did it a couple of times with my old laptop. Smaller laptops can be harder but not impossible, and some more common laptops may have disassembly guides available online. If you're comfortable with it I would say do it, but you have to accept there is a small risk involved.
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Nero12321
09-26-2016, 01:18 AM #6

It depends enitrely on the model. If its a larger/slightly older laptop then disassembly should be fairly easy, I did it a couple of times with my old laptop. Smaller laptops can be harder but not impossible, and some more common laptops may have disassembly guides available online. If you're comfortable with it I would say do it, but you have to accept there is a small risk involved.

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Menno1600
Member
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10-07-2016, 07:05 AM
#7
Review a disassembly guide by checking out a few ifixit videos on changing thermal paste. You'll be ready to handle it yourself.
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Menno1600
10-07-2016, 07:05 AM #7

Review a disassembly guide by checking out a few ifixit videos on changing thermal paste. You'll be ready to handle it yourself.