Notebook Cleaning

I know this topic has already been discussed but i could not find any threads related to the topic. I would like know how to clean the Zepto 6625, by cleaning i mean cleaning the cooler from dust.

Also if i open up the laptop (which i do not know how), will the warranty be void ?

Thankyou for you help

 

you do not have to open the notebook to clean it from dust if you do not want to... but its the best way... and usually would not void your warranty.

you do not have to take apart the notebook, just open the bottom panels.

here is my usual post....
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If you are overheating... usually any temp over 90C degrees is bad.

when was the last time that you cleaned out the fans and vents thoroughly...?

if never, then thats why.

1) remove battery
2) remove/unscrew the panels on the bottom of the notebook to get to fans and vents
3) use flashlight to look through vents for the dust (if you cant see the light on the other end, then the vents are clogged up)
4) go outside, get some compressed air (cans or compressor @ 50 PSI) and give the vents a good airing out all directions (concentrating on the vents)
.... you might want to brace the fan blade(s) when airing it out (with anything to prevent it from spinning out too much)
.... or use short bursts (1-2 secs) of air instead of bracing the fans.
5) go get some Q-tips and swab the fan blades and the area around it
6) then go do a second airing with compressed air (all directions again focusing on the fans and vents) to push out the dust that was dislodged from the Q-tips

7*) Now go use the flashlight again and look through the vents (shine the flashlight from the fan, you look through the other end) for anymore dust clogs.

8) Then start up the notebook... and let the fans cycle up (use the Fan Toggle at max speed if your system has it) to push out any other dust that might have been stuck.

If all goes well you should be able to close up the notebook and...

you're done.

*repeat this step until its cleaned out.

Thats pretty much it.

Just make sure to do this every two-three months... it should take about 15-20min per cleaning if you want to be thorough.

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Gaming notebooks are a new thing, you must realize that you have to take some extra care of them over typical use notebooks:

1) Battery: to maintain the longevity of any rechargeable battery
- you must NEVER overcharge it [especially for long durations of time] by keeping it plugged into AC
- when it reaches 100% you should unplug it and let it discharge to 5-15%, then plug it back to power
- OR you can just charge it to 50%+ and remove the battery and store in cool place.. not the fridge [remember to use it occasionally 3-4 time a year to charge and discharge it].

2.) Heat: to prevent a healthy notebook from overheating
- ALWAYS use the notebook on a clean, hard & flat surface
- RECOMMENDED to be used on a notebook cooler... namely the Zalman ZM-NC1000 or ZM-NC2000
- check your fans underneath occasionally (at least once a month or two) for any dust clogs [clean them out with Q-tips and air cans/compressors]
- ALWAYS monitor the temps (CPU, GPU, HDD, etc..) to watch for fluctuations, which would indicate overheating by dust usually
(for Clevo notebooks) use the Fan Toggle to switch all fans to Max Speed when gaming and such.

By doing these simple things, your entire system will easily last for more than 3 years.

 

Use a toothbrush and/or compressed air. There are a few guides on how to do this

I suggest you read the service manual. Aslong as you dont damage anything it shouldnt be void

 

As there aren't any bottom panels that allow access to the fan and heatsinks. You need to remove the keyboard, Just unscrew the 3 screws on the bottom of your notebook that are labelled with a keyboard symbol (one of them is under the memory cover on my notebook) and then gently unclip the keyboard from the palm rest. Once you're here you can rest the keyboard on the palmrest and remove the GPU heatsink assembly (very carefully). Now you have access to the heatsinks.

 

Quite funny you brought this up, cause I actually just cleaned my lappy (6625) and it shure was in a need for it!
My idling temps before cleanout (CPU): 54-56C
After cleanout: 45C
It shure needed that cleanout!

I had a thread where I had posted pics abut the inside, but it has gone into the archive so there is no pictures left

But heres shortly how to do it:
-Shut down, unplug everything including battery
-Unscrew the keyboard screws, one is under the RAM cover, so remove that too
-Turn lappy around and open the screen
-Take a small screwdriver and look for a place to put in in on the left (just above the zepto text)
-Lightly push it a bit upwards and lift the corner up (no force needed)
-Work your way to lift up the whole bottom edge
-Grab hold of it with your fingers and gently lift it up (there might be some clicks and cracks but its nothing to worry about)
NOTE: Be careful not to lift it up too far, as the keyboard cable is quite short, instead flip it over.
-Remove the metal plate covering the guts (lift the upper side first and it comes off withut any resistance)
-Clean it off!
NOTE: I had problems getting the dust out in the direction of the airflow, and when I blew air from the left side out came a HUGE (in dust size for lappys ) blob of dust from the bottom corner of the grill!

Hope this helped

Warranty is broken if you break anything during the procedure, otherwise they wont even notice that you have opened it (Basically: dont expect zepto to pay for what you break)

 

As long as you don't cause any consequential damage by removing the keyboard then there should not be any warranty issues. Zepto's official policy is that users should not remove the keyboard because there is is the risk of damage to the keyboard or components. However, in reality no damage = no warranty issue.

There are plenty of threads discussing keyboard removal and some links and photos. Type "Zepto keyboard removal" in the search box in the forum header.

John