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    Replacing Thermal Paste

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Garandhero, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. Garandhero

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    Hey guys,

    I got a 5792 - T7700 and I would like to replace the thermal paste after 1.5 years with something better than stock.

    Unfortunately I am not 100% sure how. So my questions are

    1. Is it very hard?
    2. How do I get the heat sink off the CPU and is it risky?
    3. Whats the best paste? AS5 or what?
    4. Can anyone post a "guide" preferably with pictures showing how to take apart the laptop and get to the CPU and then re-assembly.

    I DO KNOW how to actually apply the paste once I get to the CPU as I have done it on desktops before...just never done it on a lappie.

    Thanks.
     
    Garandhero, Jul 10, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

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  3. Garandhero

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    Garandhero, Jul 10, 2009
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  4. Eivind

    Eivind Notebook Evangelist

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    Google for the user manual. All you need.
     
    Eivind, Jul 10, 2009
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  5. Gophn

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    the cooling guide will answer your question.

    its pretty simple to re-apply thermal compound.
     
    Gophn, Jul 10, 2009
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  6. AshG

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    Gi with something like OCZ Freeze, Arctic Silver Ceramique or ShinETSU G751. IMHO, Arctic Silver 5 has some issues (separates at medium to high vibration points; requires too many thermal cycles to reach maximum efficiency).

    Arctic Silver Thermal Cleaner is simply amazing for paste removal. It busts up even ShinETSU like nothing I've ever seen.
     
    AshG, Jul 10, 2009
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