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    Repasting with IC Diamond. Quick question

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Flapo, Mar 14, 2012.

  1. Flapo

    Flapo Notebook Consultant

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    hello guys,

    do i need to remove the gpu and cpu after removing the heatsinks to apply new thermal compound or can i leave them on the board and apply new thermal compound???
     
    Flapo, Mar 14, 2012
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  2. Geekz

    Geekz Notebook Deity

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    leave them on the board unless you're having problems cleaning the old paste.
     
    Geekz, Mar 14, 2012
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  3. WhatsThePoint

    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

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    For a good repaste the old thermal compound should be completely removed before appling the new TC.

    This can be done with 100% isopropyl alcohol or commercially available compounds.

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    WhatsThePoint, Mar 14, 2012
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  4. Captain Razer

    Captain Razer Notebook Evangelist

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    why would you even bother? MSI already uses a good stock thermal paste "arctic MX-2" there will be a little to no difference..
     
    Captain Razer, Mar 14, 2012
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  5. WhatsThePoint

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    I take my fan and heatsinks out every few months for cleaning.

    At the same time I repaste.

    It has nothing to do with what is applied at the factory or by the reseller.

    Once the heatsinks are removed the TC should be redone before reassembling.
     
    WhatsThePoint, Mar 14, 2012
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    I prefer MX-4 myself, no scratching, no discolouration of the copper and much more consistent applications.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 15, 2012
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