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    UK Repasting/Padding?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by stealth_ferret, Apr 17, 2017.

  1. stealth_ferret

    stealth_ferret Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    While I await my replacement AW 15 R3 I got to wondering if there was anyone or any company in the U.K. which comes recommended so far as repasting and replacing the thermal pads goes?

    I'm not completely averse to doing it myself but would probably prefer someone who knows what they are doing.
     
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    Teknobry Notebook Consultant

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    Following out of interest. Although will probably just do it myself when I get time.
     
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    Onetwo345 Notebook Geek

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    In the UK here too, off the top of my head I don't know of any companies that do it, however I'd prefer to do it myself than have someone else do it. I started repasting my old laptops as practice and it's valuable knowledge imo. Just take it slow, follow the tutorials from more experienced members on this board or YouTube and you'll be fine. No experience with changing thermal pads though, so I can't say how difficult that'll be.
     
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    stealth_ferret Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    Though that might be the case, I used to build my own desktops (but stopped when I switched to laptops 10 years ago) so I've done thermal pasting before, just nervous after all these years with nearly £2k worth of hardware!

    Might practice on my XPS 17 and then go to the AW if I'm happy.
     
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  5. Pete Light

    Pete Light Notebook Deity

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    Pads are easy, do them one at a time and use each piece as a template to cut a new piece as you go. Takes a while, maybe 1-2 hours but definitely worth it!

    I love I the UK but don't offer a repaste service. PM me for any help though of course, I've done this several times on both my laptops with LM. Pete

    Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
     
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    stealth_ferret Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cheers Pete, I'll be in touch if I get stuck!
     
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    cope123abc Notebook Evangelist

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    Also live in UK here - done loads over the years now probably 40+ machines easy...

    Take your time, most importantly, ANTI STATIC BAND !! that could save you some serious £££ :)
     
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