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    Thermal pads from mxm-upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by IrateMike, Jun 6, 2011.

  1. IrateMike

    IrateMike Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys,

    There's been some discussion about these pads (amongst others) but not really any consensus as to if they compress okay. I'd like to order some for my 6970m, but just a little concerned about if they are too thick at 1.0mm... I've measured the pads off my old card and they seem to be about 0.5mm. If anyone has had any experience with the mxm pads, please let me know.

    Thanks!


    Regards,


    Mike
     
    IrateMike, Jun 6, 2011
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I have similar 1mm pads that are quite thick. Even a bit brittle but they are ok and they do their job. I think you should be fine :)
     
    widezu69, Jun 7, 2011
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