Forums
New posts
Search forums
News
Security News
Technology News
Giveaways
Giveaways, Promotions and Contests
Discounts & Deals
Reviews
Users Reviews
Video Reviews
Support
Windows Malware Removal Help & Support
Mac Malware Removal Help & Support
Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support
Blog
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Reply to thread
Menu
Install the app
Install
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Forums
Hardware
Hardware Troubleshooting
How often must we replace Thermal Paste?
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Paul B." data-source="post: 333067" data-attributes="member: 32175"><p>The most important thing is usually to keep the radiator fins clean. I use compressed air to do that, but never above 50# of pressure, because you can overdrive the fan and cause bushing problems, which translate into increased fan noise. The best way is to pin the fan from spinning while you blow it, if you can do that by, say, lifting the keyboard. Or just take it easy with the air. I always blow out all the laptop's openings to get whatever dust I can out.</p><p></p><p>Using a laptop stand may help, or jacking up the height of the LT feet.</p><p></p><p>If your laptop is blowing hot air, chances are you do not need to repaste. The hot air is a sign the paste is working, because the heat is being transferred. But a repaste done correctly, with top-notch paste, may help a bit even then.</p><p></p><p>And if your fan is making noise, it may indicate that it's not turning as fast as it is supposed to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Paul B., post: 333067, member: 32175"] The most important thing is usually to keep the radiator fins clean. I use compressed air to do that, but never above 50# of pressure, because you can overdrive the fan and cause bushing problems, which translate into increased fan noise. The best way is to pin the fan from spinning while you blow it, if you can do that by, say, lifting the keyboard. Or just take it easy with the air. I always blow out all the laptop's openings to get whatever dust I can out. Using a laptop stand may help, or jacking up the height of the LT feet. If your laptop is blowing hot air, chances are you do not need to repaste. The hot air is a sign the paste is working, because the heat is being transferred. But a repaste done correctly, with top-notch paste, may help a bit even then. And if your fan is making noise, it may indicate that it's not turning as fast as it is supposed to. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Top