Does soldering fan cables influence fan performance?
Does soldering fan cables influence fan performance?
Hello everyone,
Laptop model: Lenovo IdeaPad S510p
I've been facing random frame rate drops for roughly four months. After playing for half an hour yesterday, the CPU temperature reached 79°C. Upon inspecting the laptop, I found a frayed cable on one of the fans. I replaced it with electrical tape and attached it to the fan's plastic cover. Now the fan is functioning properly, and after another half-hour of gaming, the CPU temperature dropped to 65°C instead of 79°C.
My concern is whether soldering the cable impacts fan performance or leads to future issues. Should I just replace the fan, or is there a better solution? Also, since I haven't changed the thermal paste since purchasing the laptop about eight years ago, do you think it's necessary to replace it?
Thank you in advance.
From my perspective:
1) Cable soldering: Unless you possess some soldering abilities (and even then), I’d prefer to stay out of it.
2) CPU thermal paste: This falls under the "if it’s not broken, don’t fix it" rule.
The main benefit is avoiding actions that are probably dangerous in both situations. You already have knowledge of possible issues and can monitor accordingly.
Additionally, make sure all crucial laptop information is backed up at least twice to separate locations. Check that these backups are accessible and recoverable.
Thank you for your response. I believe it would be wise to swap the fan and also change the thermal paste during the process.