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    Heatsink problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by RazvanuZu, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. RazvanuZu

    RazvanuZu Newbie

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    Hello! I have an Asus x55Sv laptop and I have a problem with the heatsink. It is full of dust. I need to clean it but I don't know how to remove the fan (cooler) to have acces to the heatsink. A tutorial (maybe with pictures) is perfect. I wait for answers! Thank you!
    Sorry for my bad English but I'm from Romania!
     
    RazvanuZu, Jun 19, 2010
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  2. G73Guy

    G73Guy Notebook Consultant

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    When you said "cooler" did you mean "cover" or am I not getting something on this model. I hope someone can give a step by step you ask for. I cannot but I generally study my notebook. Look for all screws and start removing the ones I think are holding the cover/plate.

    Then wipe, blow (compressed air) or suck (vacuum). I pick what I think will be most effective. Compressed air is the preferred by most and I agree but on rare occasion I have concern about blowing further into system. That is why I keep wiping and vacuum as options.
     
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    woofer00 Wanderer

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    An old toothbrush is great for cleaning out the narrow crevices.
     
    woofer00, Jun 20, 2010
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  4. RazvanuZu

    RazvanuZu Newbie

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    Yes, it would be great, but i don't have acces to the heatsink. The fan is connected to the heatsink and I want to remove the fan to have acces inside to the heatsink. A photo with the fan and the heatsink: [​IMG].
    And a Google Picasa Album with photos of this laptop: Asus X55Sv.
     
    RazvanuZu, Jun 20, 2010
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  5. G73Guy

    G73Guy Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure what needs to be cleaned in the areas you are concerned about.
     
    G73Guy, Jun 20, 2010
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    RazvanuZu Newbie

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    My problem is how to remove the fan and then to clean the heatsink.
     
    RazvanuZu, Jun 20, 2010
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  7. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Put a toothpick in the fan, then blow it out from the other side.
     
    Nick, Jun 20, 2010
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