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    SSD heat sink pad?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Turbo1002, Aug 26, 2021.

  1. Turbo1002

    Turbo1002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Had to replace the bottom half of a m17 R3. When I open the box the used replacement bottom half had a heat sink pad stuck to the metal where the ssd goes. The current M17 R3 which I am working on was never touch by anyone except the factory. No pad in it. Is this aftermarket? Anyone recognize it?
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    mariussx Notebook Evangelist

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    That might be aftermarket or factory. XPS and Alienware usually come with the thermal pad for the SSD, but not always. I would use it if I was you.
     
    mariussx, Sep 17, 2021
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