Most people cannot imagine their life without a computer. He plays the role of an assistant in work, a means for communicating with relatives and friends. However, computers tend to break down. An example would be sudden excessive overheating. This phenomenon is usually caused by a deterioration in the quality of the thermal paste. What to do? Carrying to the service is not quite a good option, because the service is not the cheapest and you will have to wait more than one day. It is best to do this simple procedure yourself.
Necessary
Thermal paste tube, plastic screwdriver, cloth, screwdriver set
Instructions
Step 1
Go to your nearest computer store and purchase new thermal grease there. It is better to find out on the website of your computer manufacturer what thermal paste is used during assembly, and buy the same one. Also visit your brand's computer user forum. There you can find information on which paste is best to use. Please note that the choice of paste is an important factor, since it is the link between the microprocessor and the radiator, that is, the level of cooling of your system will depend on the quality of the paste.
Step 2
Prepare the surface on which you will be replacing the thermal paste. It is best to use a soft cloth. The replacement principle is the same for a stationary computer and a laptop. Read the manual for your machine. Locate any latches that need to be opened to disconnect the heatsink and fan from the microprocessor. First, the fan is removed, which is usually secured with small screws. After that, you need to open all the latches and disconnect the radiator directly. Be very careful not to damage the plastic clips.
Step 3
Now turn and lift the microprocessor holder. Remove the microprocessor itself. It is necessary to carefully clean the microprocessor and heatsink from the old paste. This is best done with a paper towel or dry cloth. Thoroughly remove any remnants of the old paste.
Step 4
Now take a plastic screwdriver and apply a new layer of thermal paste. You can also use a special spatula that usually comes with a tube of paste. Apply a layer of paste evenly to the microprocessor no more than 0.3 mm thick. Consider. that the layer should not be too thick and when pressed, the paste should not protrude at the edges. Reassemble everything in reverse order and test the system. It is best to install a utility that will help you monitor the temperature of your computer.
