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    Attempt at replacing TIM on G1S. w/ pics.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by finalx233, Mar 18, 2008.

  1. finalx233

    finalx233 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I was bored and decided to put my laptop on the operation table. This is my first laptop but I knew it wasn't too different from a desktop.

    When I first got it, the load temps were kinda high, 80-82C. So after replacing the TIM with some Arctic Cooling MX-2 and Undervolting the CPU I managed to drop the temps by 10-12C

    Let me tell you that unless you have time, just unscrew the screws around the CPU area just enough so you can lift the casing a bit to take off the heatsink from the inside because you can't take it off just by removing the plate that's covering the fan.

    The thermal pad. Unless you have some ArtiClean in your hands, don't try to remove this pad. It was a pain in the *ss just trying to scrub it off. Towel paper w/ Isopropyl alcohol couldn't cut it, had to scrub it all with a credit card.

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    Here's the result.

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    Now some more pics of the TIM applied.

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    Idle temps before any modification : 60-65C
    Load temps before any modification : 80-82C

    Idle temps after TIM replacement + Undervolting : 50-55C
    Load temps after TIM replacement + Undervolting : 70-71C
     
    finalx233, Mar 18, 2008
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  2. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Good little guide, I think when I get some Artic 5 I will do the same.
     
    gengerald, Mar 18, 2008
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    OniShiroX Notebook Guru

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    You should try to remove all the excess factory thermal paste around the cpu, it will greatly improve your temperatures.
     
    OniShiroX, Mar 18, 2008
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  4. Negz

    Negz Notebook Consultant

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    Probably a good idea to put a disclaimer, as removing the CPU heat sink and the little sticker will void your warranty.
     
    Negz, Mar 18, 2008
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  5. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Absolutely correct, and definitely should be done.

    I'm curious what amount of your Temp delta can be ascribed to the new compound vs undervolting (which is well known to drop system temps all by itself :), esp at load on the C2D chips). Perhaps you can report your current system temps @ idle/load at stock voltages so we know what portion of the reduction you report is due to the compound? This is probably more relevant to your findings.

    One should also point out that load temps of 80 are well within NORMAL operating limits for a new system and do not indicate a problem with the system requiring attention, before we start seeing another rash of "is my temp abnormal?" posts around here.
     
    ClearSkies, Mar 18, 2008
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