| If the laptop is overheating, use this guide to replace the fans and to get access to the thermal paste. |
| This guide is for the MSI-1782 or the GT72 6QD Dominator G, and it will cover the replacement of the cooling assembly. This part of the laptop is responsible for cooling the internal components such as the CPU and GPU. If your devices fans aren't spinning or components not staying cool, a fan replacement and new thermal paste will be required. Check out the [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/MSI_MS-1782_Troubleshooting#Section_Overheating|troubleshooting page|new_window=true] if your laptop is overheating. |
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| When working on the laptop make sure to disconnect the battery first. Also be sure to keep track of thermal pads when taking off the cooler. Lastly make sure to replace the thermal paste anyways when removing the cooler because when you do remove the cooler the seal is broken that the paste makes with the components. Use this guide [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Apply+Thermal+Paste/744|here|new_window=true] to replace the thermal paste. |