Find replacement heatsink screws for your laptop.
Find replacement heatsink screws for your laptop.
The components are thermal pads with differing thicknesses based on their placement. You should tighten the screws carefully, applying just enough pressure until the screwdriver reaches its limit, then stop.
I made sure all the screws on my heatsink were fully secured, but one was stripped, making it hard to tighten properly.
I tried to tighten it as much as possible with the stripped screw until I could no longer turn it.
I think it's okay if one screw isn't as tightly fastened as the others, as long as the head stays in place and doesn't shift?
It's a small surface so you will be fine, but if you are concerned about the stripped screw, you can use a product called Loctite (metal to metal application), apply a bit of Loctite on the stripped screw so it won't move.
I understand you're concerned about the safety of using loctite on heatsink screws. It's good to be cautious about potential risks. The question also touches on whether loctite withstands heat.
Thank you, though my main worry is the pressure it puts on the heatsink. I believe the glue wouldn't make much difference, but since the surface area is small, I'm guessing it could slightly affect how effectively the thermal paste spreads or how well the head stays in place, potentially impacting cooling.