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    Qick help: Repasting GPU/CPU (2 Questions)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DaReference5754, Jun 18, 2013.

  1. DaReference5754

    DaReference5754 Notebook Geek

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    Hi guys,

    I just opened my Samsung series 7 Chronos and wanted to repaste GPU/CPU.

    Here are 2 Pictures:

    IMG_0729.JPG

    IMG_0730.JPG

    Question 1: There was Termal Paste on the GDDR5-RAM. It was the first time I see that RAM is pasted.
    --> Should I repaste the RAM-Blocks or not? (Is this VERY Important?)

    Question 2: As you can see on the 2nd pic there is a Black film on the CPU and in the Background a clear one on the GPU.
    --> Can I remove it? Or should I leave it there?

    Would be very happy, If I could get quick help.

    THX!!

    - 5754
     
    DaReference5754, Jun 18, 2013
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    For the GPU, repaste the RAM also, GDDR5 doesn't tend to heat much, but might as well repaste if there was paste on them.

    Leave the black film there, what matters is the die, so you don't need to remove it or anything.
     
    tijo, Jun 18, 2013
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I believe the black film is there to prevent the heatsink and/or stray paste from touching the surface-mount stuff on the CPU package.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jun 18, 2013
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  4. tijo

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    Makes sense, but paste these days is non conductive and the heatsink shouldn't touch anything that is mounted on the CPU PCB. Still, if it's there, better leave it there.
     
    tijo, Jun 18, 2013
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