Replacing the thermal paste is necessary to ensure good cooling of the CPU. It is the link between the CPU surface and the cooling heatsink. The rate of heat transfer between these devices depends on its quality.
Instructions
Step 1
To replace thermal paste in a mobile computer, certain rules must be followed. Prepare all the necessary tools and turn off the laptop. Flip it over and remove all mounting screws. There are usually quite a few of them. Make sure to remove all screws. Otherwise, you risk breaking the case of your mobile computer. Open the trays that contain the memory cards and hard drive.
Step 2
Remove these devices. There are laptop models in which the described equipment is located under the main cover. After removing all screws, carefully lift the cover. Locate the ribbon cables from the top of the laptop to the bottom. Carefully detach them with tweezers, noting where they were attached.
Step 3
After removing the cover of the mobile computer, locate the CPU cooling heatsink. Remove it from the case by first opening a special latch. Wipe down the heatsink by removing old thermal paste. Clean the processor surface in the same way. Make sure there are no fibers left on the devices. Apply a small amount of new paste. To the processor or heat sink.
Step 4
Install the cooling heatsink into the slot. Move it slightly in different directions to evenly distribute the thermal paste. Secure the radiator. Replace the cover of the mobile computer. Do not forget to connect all necessary loops. They are needed for certain ports or devices to work.
Step 5
Replace any previously removed devices. Turn on the laptop no earlier than an hour after completing its assembly. Install a program that allows you to see the temperature of the CPU and other devices. Run it and make sure the CPU temperature is within acceptable limits.
