How to change the thermal grease on a laptop

If you do not follow the technique, then sooner or later it fails, everyone knows about it. The laptop is no exception: after some time it needs to be cleaned, dust removed and internal components put in order, otherwise the device will start to overheat and slow down. What should be the correct cleaning of the laptop and the replacement of thermal paste? We will understand in more detail.

Along with routine cleaning, the cooling system is prevented.

Cooling methods

To reduce the heating of the video card can be several methods. The most popular is the purchase of a special stand. According to experts, it does not greatly help the cause - the temperature is reduced to a maximum of 2-4 degrees. Another method is a video card firmware update (BIOS). Only specialists can use this option, because in the absence of certain knowledge, the video chip can be permanently disabled.

An alternative to the methods described above is the replacement of thermal paste between the radiator and the chip. With the help of a special substance, you can reduce the temperature to 11 degrees!

The task of thermal paste is to conduct heat between the radiator and the chip, compensating for the unevenness of both surfaces.

Preparing for replacement

To replace the thermal grease properly, you will need the following materials:

  • stationery knife;
  • thermal grease. You can buy KPT-8, it is considered the cheapest. There is no significant difference in the choice of brand, the quality does not change much. You can buy thermal grease in almost any computer store;
  • toilet paper or napkins. The processor and chip will need to be cleaned. In addition, wipes can wipe your hands.

Stages of implementation

The first step is to unwind and remove the back cover of the device. It is important to understand that in this case you will lose the warranty on the laptop. Disconnect the instrument from the electrical outlet, pull out the battery and unscrew the bolts. Try not to lose the bolts, so that after the procedure, put everything back in place.

Removing the cover, you will see all the "insides" of the laptop. We are most interested in the video card. Developers in most cases, fasten it to 4 bolts, pressing it to the radiator. Unscrew the bolts, carefully pull this component out of the connector.

The next step is to clean the chip and the radiator from the old thermal paste. Experienced users say that if the thermal paste is applied incorrectly, the opposite effect can be achieved. As you can see, here is not the case when honey will not spoil the porridge. Apply the product should be on a pre-cleaned, degreased surface (use a stationery knife to remove old material).

If you want to do everything correctly, do not overdo it with the amount of thermal paste. For application, you can use any available tool. In the shops of computer components can offer a special spatula, but in practice you can cope with a finger. The product is applied exclusively on the chip, and the layer must be quite thin. Rubbing on the surface preferably evenly, not to go beyond the edges of this element.

To prevent overheating of devices, it is advisable to get rid of dust accumulated during use inside. Gently brush over the details of the laptop to remove dust. That it is the main enemy of technology: hiding in the cracks and corners, it prevents the coolers from spinning and cooling the device.

Assemble the laptop in the reverse order:

  • we fasten the video card back to the radiator;
  • install the back cover;
  • insert the battery;
  • connect the device to power.