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| [title] Changing the thermal paste | |
| - | [* |
| + | [* icon_caution] Disconnecting the battery is highly recommended. |
| [* black] Unscrew the 4 screws holding the CPU heatsink and disconnect the fan. | |
| - | [* black] Clean the old thermal paste both from the cooler and the CPU. It is best to use isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs or paper towel, but be careful not to go too hard on the CPU. |
| - | [* black] It is also recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust in the laptop and the fan. |
| - | [* black] Dont use too much thermal paste, just enough to cover some portion of the pad. If you have a spreader, use it. The thermal paste will apply evenly after you tighten the heatsink. |
| - | [* black] Last, put the heatsink back carefully and tighten the screws in order 1 -> 4 to ensure even pressure. Dont forget to plug in the fan cable. |
| + | [* black] Clean the old thermal paste from both the cooler and the CPU. |
| + | [* icon_note] It is best to use isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs or paper towel but be careful not to press too hard on the CPU. |
| + | [* icon_note] It is also recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust in the laptop and the fan. |
| + | [* black] Use only enough thermal paste to cover a portion of the pad. If you have a spreader, use it. |
| + | [* icon_note] The thermal paste will apply evenly after you tighten the heatsink. |
| + | [* black] Place the heatsink back into the unit carefully and tighten the screws in to ensure even pressure. Don't forget to plug in the fan cable. |