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    m1530 - Thermal paste for CPU/GPU?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ZE6JMB, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. ZE6JMB

    ZE6JMB Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering what Dell uses for thermal paste for the CPU/GPU. Has anyone replaced the factory thermal paste with AS5? If so, was there any reduction in temps?

    Thanks.
     
    ZE6JMB, Aug 22, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    If you replace the thermal compound, you will void the warranty.

    I didn't use AS5, but when I used ASceramique there was a reduction.
     
    millermagic, Aug 22, 2008
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    ZE6JMB Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is the standard white compound being used? Besides the possible color change of the compound, are there any tamper resistant stickers on the fan/heat sink assembly?
     
    ZE6JMB, Aug 22, 2008
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