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    Will changeing thermal paste void warranty?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dAdE0H0, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. dAdE0H0

    dAdE0H0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my second 1545 and and it runs a good 10 degrees C' hotter than the first. I saw it hit 70 degree spike with real temp just idling.

    Quick edit: just checked the heatsink and the screws weren't tightened down..

    Still want to change the thermal paste.
     
    dAdE0H0, Jul 20, 2009
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  2. xxbadboys93

    xxbadboys93 Notebook Deity

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    Most likely it would void your warrenty, but they will never know that you applyed it. So go for it like I did.
     
    xxbadboys93, Jul 20, 2009
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    I've applied thermal paste and swapped processors on my Studio 15 more times than I can count. Dell has never given it a second glance.

    As long as you don't screw anything up or cause damage by doing it, Dell will most likely not care.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 20, 2009
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    Thanks for the info guys, put some AS5 on there.
     
    dAdE0H0, Jul 20, 2009
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