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    taking m1530 apart

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by RedBaronK, Jul 13, 2008.

  1. RedBaronK

    RedBaronK Notebook Consultant

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    I been realizing that the cpu and gpu temps have been increased compared to the first time i bought this thing, so i was wondering if its advisable to open some sort of a lid or something to put dust off directly on the heatsinks of the cpu and gpu. do you guys recommend a thorough cleaning once in a while?

    usually i just spray dustoff into the vents from the outside, but it doesnt really seem like its effective.

    i couldnt find any posts about taking this thing apart or opening the right "hatches" to get to the cpu/gpu. does anyone know a link they can direct me to? thanks.
     
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  2. TheBossMan

    TheBossMan Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't reccomend it, and that is probably why there is no posts on this site about taking it apart. You could seriously mess up something...
     
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  3. David

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    I would avoid spraying anything from the outside into your notebook. By doing that, you are only moving the dust from the fan/grill further inside your notebook. The purpose of using compressed air is to clean and eliminate dust/dirt particles from your notebook.

    Check link below for directions to access your fan and cooling unit
    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xpsM1530/en/SM/cpucool.htm#wp1084976
     
    David, Jul 13, 2008
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