Gigabyte AERO 15-X8 Thermal Paste Replacement

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After the screws are removed, carefully insert a plastic spudger in the space between the backplate and the rim of the laptop.
Apply moderate pressure upwards to disconnect the clips that hold the backplate in place.
The sharp popping sound that the latches on the inside will produce is normal and does not signify anything being broken.
While some force will be required in this step, make sure not to over-apply pressure since extra force might break the metal latches.
Lift the backplate away from the laptop.
Remove the thermal pad that covers the SSD.

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