NP8662 - I need to clean it!

Hi guys

It's been 6 months that I have this notebook with absolutely no problems so far! But a lot of dust has been acumulated in the vents, fan and ducts...
How should I clean it? Should I just use compressed air like stated on a guide in this forum? Should I apply a new Artic Silver at this moment???
My temperatures are all normal but summer is going to start now in Brazil and I don't use any external cooling device, as I really feel it's not needed...

Also, how should I clean the screen and keyboard, to make them look as new!?


Thank you
Paulo

 

If your doing a full clean, id reapply TIM (Thermal Interface Material), I wouldnt use arctic silver 5 though, id go for Coolaboratory Liquid Metal Pro best stuff out there temp wise

Use compressed air cans or air at 20-25psi, use an old rag to clean the screen thats a non abrasive material on-static cloth, as for the keyboard theres this great stuff for cleaning keyboards and the like

 

If you need help disassembling the machine, the service manual is in my sig.

 

I thought IC Diamond was the best thermal compound. Beats the socks off AS5, although AS5 has been reigning champion for years, and is still pretty good.

http://www.innovationcooling.com/overview.htm

Can buy it at most PC specialty stores online and brick and mortar.

 

Just like AS5, Coollaboratory Liquid Pro needs to be handled carefully. AS5 is slightly capacitive with exposed low ohmage components, but Liquid Pro is extremely conductive because it is pretty much liquid gallium. On the D900F or M860TU, one should not need to worry about it corroding the heatsink since they are not made of aluminium. Application of Liquid Pro needs to be precise with each mount because gallium solidifies after it settles and may be extremely difficult to part the heatsink from the CPU or GPU if the applied layer is too thick. Both the application and removal of Liquid Pro is very difficult and sterilizing the component so that it is completely clean is almost impossible without proper cleaning solutions, (ie. citrus solvents). However, if one can accept the risk and consequences involved with Liquid Pro, he will be rewarded with 1-2*C benefit at load temps compared to the leading non-metallic based thermal pastes.

As for IC Diamond, it is not the best thermal compound. Yes, it beats AS5 but it is still not the best. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=232141

Personally, I would stick to MX-2. The ease of application and removal as well as good value for 4g and good performance makes it the "best" in terms of user friendliness. I used to use AS5 for a very long time since I was still in high school, MX-2 for a period of time after I got my M570TU, then I moved onto MX-3 to test it out, and then to X23 since I was able to get a very good deal on a bulk order of 20g of X23. But I would never use Liquid Pro because it is far more dangerous to a notebook compared to AS5. It's simply not worth that extra degree.

A notebook user has more things to worry about than what thermal paste he should be using between his components and heatsinks. As long as there is properly applied thermal paste, then it will suffice. Many of the world's most renowned overclockers are still using old school pastes such as AS5 and X23. If you want to clean your notebook, pick up some microfiber cloths at your local convenient store or auto store and use water to clean your notebook. Dilute a little bit of citrus cleaner with the water if you need a bit more kick in the solution. If you want to save money on compressed air, buy a motorized duster. This is the one I have been using over a year now. This model replaced the previous model I have been using for even longer than that. http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260764991&sr=8-1