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    CPU swap & heat issues for an E1505

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FishaOfMen, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. FishaOfMen

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    I recently replaced the Core Duo 1.6 in my Inspiron E1505 with a Core 2 Duo 2.0. When I did this, I scraped away most of the thermal pad that was between the CPU & the heatsink. I cleaned all surfaces with alcohol and then used some old Arctic Alumina paste on the CPU.

    Since then, the fan has come on louder and more often. I just downloaded SpeedFan, and my temps are a little high. I'm at 49C idle and 65C load.

    Perhaps the old thermal pad filled a gap between the processor & heatsink that paste can't. Maybe I need a thermal pad. If so, where should I buy one? Please advise.
     
    FishaOfMen, Jan 21, 2009
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