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    Putting Arctic Silver 5 on Dell laptop CPU?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Risky, Feb 29, 2008.

  1. Risky

    Risky Newbie

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    I'm getting my first laptop monday (Dell Vostro 1500 with a 2.2ghz C2D) and I was wondering if anyone has taken the CPU out and put AS5 on it? Has anyone had better temps doing it? Is it a pain?
     
    Risky, Feb 29, 2008
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  2. JimmyP

    JimmyP Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know man, that may void your warranty.
     
    JimmyP, Feb 29, 2008
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  3. kuncheesh

    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    there is no need of putting AS5 on it as the CPU already comes with thermpaste installed. if u dismantle the CPU.......well then you will have to think about these options
     
    kuncheesh, Feb 29, 2008
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  4. imzomnia

    imzomnia Notebook Evangelist

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    I put Artic Silver on my CPU and GPU. How is it void a warranty?
     
    imzomnia, Feb 29, 2008
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  5. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Removing the CPU from the socket voids the warranty.
     
    Lithus, Feb 29, 2008
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  6. imzomnia

    imzomnia Notebook Evangelist

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    How does Dell know I removed CPU from the socket? I removed and put it back without any problem. There is no brainer to remove and replace the CPU.
     
    imzomnia, Mar 1, 2008
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  7. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    They don't, but that's not the point. A crime is still a crime even if you don't get caught, same thing with this type of warranty voiding. Chances are, they won't ever find out, but if they do, it voids your warranty.
     
    Lithus, Mar 1, 2008
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  8. imzomnia

    imzomnia Notebook Evangelist

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    What is your point? I cannot touch the CPU? Why does Artic Silver have to do with removing CPU? LOL
     
    imzomnia, Mar 1, 2008
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  9. Lithus

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    ???

    My Answer: removing the CPU from the socket voids the warranty on the machine.

    You can take that and infer whatever you wish.
     
    Lithus, Mar 1, 2008
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  10. JvG

    JvG Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't know about the States, but removing and replacing the CPU would not void warranty here in Holland, regardless of what Dell puts in their terms and conditions.
     
    JvG, Mar 1, 2008
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