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    Has anyone here applied thermal paste to the HGL-30?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Katicflis, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. Katicflis

    Katicflis Notebook Consultant

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    I don't want to pay $50 for a job that involves six-dollar goo ...
    Has anyone here done it on the HGL-30 themselves? Any tips? Is the heatsink thingy in the way?
     
    Katicflis, Oct 7, 2006
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    Mattk Notebook Consultant

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    I built my HGL30 myself. I installed AS on mine. Look at my thread on the HGL30 build. The trickiest parts are some wires that have to be looped over the heat pipe to the radiator and screwing in one screw of the fan that is hard to access. If you bought your laptop from a reseller instead of a building it yourself, you'll void your warranty. Mine is forsale on the forum.
     
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  3. Katicflis

    Katicflis Notebook Consultant

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    Ah ... thanks, Matt!
    I wanted a merom processor so ... I probably won't be hitting you up for the one you got on sale. But, I love you.
     
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    HchorionicGT Notebook Consultant

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    if you are refering to the $50 cost for as5 from powernotebooks, then i suggest you take the hint on their website and call them for promotions... ;)
     
    HchorionicGT, Oct 8, 2006
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  5. MBaran

    MBaran Notebook Geek

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    I totally agree with you HchorionicGT!
     
    MBaran, Oct 8, 2006
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  6. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Words of wisdom...heed them and you will not regret it.
     
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    Katicflis Notebook Consultant

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    Ah ... I love you guys.
     
    Katicflis, Oct 8, 2006
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    SMSummers Notebook Enthusiast

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    What sort of "promotions" have you guys been getting and what'd you have to do to get them?
     
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    It depends on the system and configuration that you're buying so they ask that details not be discussed. All you have to do is call them and ask them about it and they will make it worth your while.
     
    chrisyano, Oct 8, 2006
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