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    Bent the heatsink while on the motherboard!

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by brovader401, Dec 3, 2016.

  1. brovader401

    brovader401 Newbie

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    I have a Fujitsu E752 and I wanted to change out the thermal paste since it was old and dry.

    I remove the plastics and bam! I bent up the heatsink with the motherboard still attached. I put everything back together and it seems to be fine.

    Did I screw up anything by doing so?
     
    brovader401, Dec 3, 2016
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If the temperatures are no worse than previously under full CPU (+ DGPU if included) load then there's no damage. I think these components (do you mean the heat pipe) can tolerate some bending.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 5, 2016
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    brovader401 Newbie

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    Yes I am referring to the heat pipe. It still works great under load. No overheat or anything bad. Just panicked because I never done such thing before.

    Thank you.
     
    brovader401, Dec 5, 2016
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