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    G73JW Thermal Compound

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by BadNeighbor, Oct 25, 2010.

  1. BadNeighbor

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    I was just wondering what type of thermal compound is applied in the JW. It would be good to know.

    Also while I'm here, can someone explain how the Asus warranty works for this computer? Do I need to register somehow before a certain date?
    I did hear that it was required that you register for the Accidental Warranty but I don't know much on that subject.

    Thank you.
     
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    Ok thank you, that clears the warranty up.

    That still leaves the thermal compound question.
    Anyone?
     
    BadNeighbor, Oct 25, 2010
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    They use a dry paste, unknown which one.
     
    Chastity, Oct 26, 2010
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    Thanks.

    Any idea how long it lasts on average and what it's composed of?
     
    BadNeighbor, Oct 26, 2010
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    No idea, tho I would expect Ken to know.
     
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    Ok thanks again. It's really appreciated.
     
    BadNeighbor, Oct 26, 2010
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    It's a grey paste. It's likely a Shin Etsu product.
     
    swaaye, Oct 26, 2010
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    Great video about how thermal compound spreads:

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    ken, is it good to spread it or no?
     
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    adamski07, Oct 27, 2010
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