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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 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] 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] 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. |