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    DV5 thermal paste application

    Discussion in 'HP' started by tpaxadpom, Aug 23, 2010.

  1. tpaxadpom

    tpaxadpom Notebook Geek

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    I've seen many people report DV5 first gen running hot or even overheating. Well that's because it's time to replace melted pad on your CPU
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    I've bought highly recommended Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste and applied it to CPU.

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    And viola, the fan now rarely kicks in ("FAN always on" is disabled in bios running the latest rev from HP web site) while browsing internet when cooling vents are open.
     
    tpaxadpom, Aug 23, 2010
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    What did you put in the gap between the gpu and copper heatsink?
     
    nikeseven, Aug 24, 2010
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    tpaxadpom Notebook Geek

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    I simply cleaned the GPU pad. I didn't see a need to have it replaced. You can see it on the top picture.
     
    tpaxadpom, Aug 24, 2010
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    What are your temps on that card?
     
    nikeseven, Aug 24, 2010
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    what application would I use for that? HWMonitor doesn't show GPU temp.
     
    tpaxadpom, Aug 26, 2010
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