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    Scratched Heatsink

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Koolg223, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. Koolg223

    Koolg223 Notebook Consultant

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    The CPU heatsink for my Sager NP8690 came with bad scratches on it, can I buy a replacement online, or do I need to sand it?
     
    Koolg223, Aug 1, 2010
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    it is just scratches. IS your Laptop running in acceptable temperatures? There is no reason to get a new heatsink if it still works the same as a non scratched one.
     
    Totemobakadesu123, Aug 1, 2010
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    If the scratches are somewhat superficial surface scratches you would not notice any difference in temps, versus a non scratched heatsink. If they are a little deeper than I would take some fine sandpaper and lap the heatsink to smooth it out a bit. I wouldn't waste money on another heatsink.
     
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    Yeah, I just bought some 800 grit and 1000 grit sand paper, so I'm going to try sanding it, do you know where I can get another heatsink if I can't fix mine? Thanks for the reply
     
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    Or just use your warranty to get a new one?
     
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    I thought changing the thermal paste voided the warranty. Plus I don't want to send it in.
     
    Koolg223, Aug 1, 2010
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