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    CMOS battery-Thermal compund Q?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Rob.In.AZ, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. Rob.In.AZ

    Rob.In.AZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Quick question, I'm re-doing the thermal compound on my m14x r1. I've got everything taken apart, the only thing I didn't do was unplug the CMOS battery.

    Should I unplug it? Or will I be okay if I leave it plugged in?
     
    Rob.In.AZ, Apr 25, 2012
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    Rilez Notebook Enthusiast

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    Unplug it.
     
    Rilez, Apr 25, 2012
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    nuaron Notebook Consultant

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    1) unplug it
    2) keep the power button button pressed for few seconds to empty all static in board
    3)before playing around with CPU, touch any metallic object that seems to be grounded to some extent atleast. even minor static can fry up your cpu.
     
    nuaron, Apr 25, 2012
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