| # ***Power Down***: Turn off your laptop and unplug it from the power source. |
| # ***Remove Back Cover***: Unscrew and remove the back cover of the laptop. |
| # ***Detach the Battery***: Carefully detach the battery connecter from the motherboard. |
| # ***Locate CPU and GPU***: Find the CPU and GPU on the motherboard, covered by a heatsink. |
| # ***Remove Heatsink***: Unscrew and carefully remove the heatsink, ensuring not to damage the processor. |
| # ***Clean Old Thermal Paste***: Use a clean cloth or cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly clean off the old thermal paste from the processor and heatsink. |
| # ***Apply New Thermal Paste***: Apply a small amount of high-quality thermal paste to the centre of the processor. |
| # ***Reattach Heatsink***: Place the heatsink back on the processor and screw it in place. |
| # ***Reattach the Battery***: Carefully reattach the battery connecter from the motherboard. |
| # ***Reassemble Laptop***: Reattach the back cover and screw it in place. |
| # ***Check Temperature***: Turn on the laptop and use monitoring software to check the processor’s temperature. You should see a decrease in temperature. |
| Replacing the thermal paste can enhance your laptop’s performance and prevent overheating. |