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    Repasting DV6-7000 and doing some mods to it.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by SympathyRS, Jan 18, 2013.

  1. SympathyRS

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    I have bought this HP DV6-7026tx last November. When gaming it goes to unbelievably high temps. I once hit 105C and that really scared me, didn't want to damage my new laptop. I hear there are many people who are repasting their cpus and gpu, as well as cutting a plastic bit off near the front heatsink that doesn't blow air. I am wondering if there are any complete tutorials like this on how to do it and what to buy and if I should attempt this because I am willing to learn, but I am still a novice in computer modding and stuff.

    Thank you for your help everyone :)


    Here is a quick temp after half an hour of gaming
    High Temps 102C.PNG
     
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    Lol he applied thermal paste with a q tip haha nooooo!

    That video is old!

    Id say yur best bet is to get a laptop cooler

    Re apply thermal paste with good stuff

    And maybe trim some plastic around the fan for more intake
     
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    Thanks for your reply. :)

    I do have a cooler. It's a CoolerMaster NotePal W1 (3 Fans) which I bought a few years ago. It lowers a couple degrees. I have thought of repasting but I wanted to use a step-by-step guide which can guide me. I will also try to cut the plastic thing beside the heatsink when I get to repasting the cpu and gpu. I just want some information first.

    Thanks again. :smile:
     
    SympathyRS, Jan 19, 2013
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    WHAT?!?!? 105? Playing BF3 and other intensive games on my DV6-7043TX (i7, 630m) only get to 80 :O
     
    t.saddington, Jan 19, 2013
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    Yah I should blow out yur fan with compressed air

    Yur not gonna find a how to guide on your specific laptop unless your lucky. All yur gonna get is a few degrees out of new thermal paste anyways. I wouldnt risk it. Id play with your power options and make sure vents arent clogged with dust
     
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    Yeh 105C.

    Here's what happened after around 30mins to 1hour of gameplay in F1 2010
    Max Temp 105C.PNG
     
    SympathyRS, Jan 21, 2013
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