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    M17x apply thermal paste

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by blaster, Oct 17, 2010.

  1. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    When i was applying artic cooling silver 5 to my cpu i noticed there was a little plastic film around the cpu which i removed. Even though i have not experienced any overheating problems i wonder what was the purpose of that plastic film around the cpu. Any of you guys know???

    here is a picture of that plastic the sticker i removed

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    blaster, Oct 17, 2010
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  2. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    It's a film to protect the cpu from possible chipping.
     
    anodize, Oct 17, 2010
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  3. alexnvidia

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    if you dont mind me ask, how? it's just a piece of soft plastic. if it's a metal shim, then i can understand. just curious because i removed mine too.
     
    alexnvidia, Oct 17, 2010
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  4. RED-XIV

    RED-XIV Notebook Consultant

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    odd, my CPU dose not have this. Intel-T9600
     
    RED-XIV, Oct 17, 2010
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  5. anodize

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    If you think about it, a metal shim would possibly damage the cpu. These mobile cpu's are without their IHS and can get damaged fairly easily.
    It's also there to make sure you don't apply thermal paste to other areas. Not something essential, but just there in case. :)
     
    anodize, Oct 17, 2010
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  6. TurbodTalon

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    I thought this plastic was just to keep the thermal compound that they just slather on there from getting all over the electronics.
     
    TurbodTalon, Oct 17, 2010
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