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    Any guides on how to put thermal on Np8150 or Np8170

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by nadizo, Jul 4, 2011.

  1. nadizo

    nadizo Notebook Consultant

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    Are there any guides or posts on how to put thermal on the gpu+cpu of
    np8170?
     
    nadizo, Jul 4, 2011
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  2. Mr_Mysterious

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    Thermal what? A thermal paste or thermal pad?

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Jul 4, 2011
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  3. ElBlufer

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    If thermal paste:

    1.) Open up bottom
    2.) Unscrew CPU/GPU
    3.) Pull off heatsink (gently...it's the big metal thing right next to your fan)
    4.) Clean off paste/surfaces
    5.) Apply paste to GPU/CPU
    6.) put heatsink pack on top
    7.) screw in CPU/GPU
    8.) Rinse and repeat with other component.
     
    ElBlufer, Jul 4, 2011
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  4. nadizo

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    Sorry I was referring to thermal paste. Is there anywhere I can see pics for this exact model on how to properly apply it? I have done it before on 2 other laptops like Alienware but this being brand new, I want to make sure I do it 100% properly. Thanks.
     
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    Yes, you can take a look at the Owner's Manual, downloadable here.

    They should have pictures and a guide.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
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    do you know which one is the same as the np8170? i tried finding that model on there drop down menu but couldnt.

    thanks justin that will also be very helpful
     
    nadizo, Jul 4, 2011
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    P170HM.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
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    Clevo P150HM / Sager 8150
    Clevo P151HM1 / Sager 8130
    Clevo P170HM / Sager 8170
    Clevo X7200 / Sager 7280
     
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    There is no manual about CPU or GPU hardware there lol

    Only RAM , HDD , Battery and optical device :)
     
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    The file below might help...

    P15xHM-SagerNP8150-8130ServiceManual.pdf
    _
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, Jul 4, 2011
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  12. nadizo

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    I have another question for those who own this laptop as well...

    When you open the computer on the back to put thermal paste there are numbers 1 through 7 of screws that you have to take out in order. What I did was I removed screw 1 through 7 than put them back 7 through 1 after putting on the paste. I wanted to know if besides the video card is there anyhing else I have to put paste on because I could have removed the video card with just taking out screws 1-4 so I dont know what under the other screw...I
     
    nadizo, Sep 26, 2011
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    The numbers are the order for tightening. To remove the CPU/GPU, you need to remove them in reverse order. You're correct though, the GPU has screws on the memory heatsinks as well, which don't need to be removed to repaste. (The memory heatsinks use thermal pads, not paste, due to the gap between the heatsink and memory). The thermal paste is really only good for the GPU itself and the CPU.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Sep 26, 2011
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  14. nadizo

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    So your saying I have to put on paste for the CPU as well? where is that found? is that the opposite side of the gpu?
     
    nadizo, Sep 26, 2011
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    You don't have to, but it will help (and if you already have the paste leftover, there's no reason not to). The GPU is under the heatsink/fan combo on one side. The CPU is under the heatsink/fan combo on the other side of the machine. It only has 4 screws on it, numbered 1-4.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Sep 26, 2011
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    I just downloaded W8xxCU_EUM.zip which appears to be the one for my NP-8760 which has a clevo 870CU mobo.

    I'm not finding anything about repasting or the like. The troubleshooting section is not very indepth. Nor is any other section.
     
    HarryPutnam, Nov 23, 2011
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    If your unit is still under warranty you may want to contact your reseller for assistance if you do not feel comfortable with this process...

    Again, failure to apply the thermal compound properly or reinstall something properly will fry your system.
     
    SSX4life, Nov 23, 2011
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