We opened the inside of the gaming computer, which reached 100 degrees in our office. How to clean notebook? How to apply thermal paste? We have both made the computer work and conveyed the answers to the frequently asked questions to you.
We brought the computer, which was hot like a Çorum heater, back to life!
We were unable to use the 9th generation Core i7 processor HP Omen computer, which has been used in our office for about 4 years, due to the increasing heat problem. With the series we have just started, we opened the inside of the computer, which heats up like a Çorum heater, the processor reaches 100 degrees, the outer case reaches 47-50 degrees and it becomes impossible to operate.
We both explained how to open the inside of the notebook, how to disassemble the notebook case, and how to clean the inside of the notebook step by step. We renewed the latest thermal paste and reassembled the computer and tested it. You can watch all the developments in our enjoyable video. In addition, we have written the important steps for you in the continuation of the article. Enjoy watching…
How did we open the inside of the notebook?
First of all, if you have a computer under warranty and you do not have a good grasp of technical issues, we recommend that you have the maintenance work done by the technical service. But opening the inside of a computer that has expired is not difficult at all if you are a little handy.
First of all, look at whether the screws used in the computer’s case are hex or star, and it is very important whether you have a screwdriver set that can open all these screws. Note that the screws that secure the case outside the computer can often be used inside as well. But inside there are also smaller screws holding the fan. You may have a screwdriver that can open normal screws, but if you do not have a screwdriver that can open the small screws inside, you may have a hard time finishing the process completely.
How to clean notebook?
After opening the inside of the notebook, you can use the compressor or various types of brushes to clean the notebook. The main thing you need to pay attention to here is to remove the battery in the notebook or disconnect the battery. If you want to do a more detailed cleaning afterwards, you have to remove the fans along with the heatsink. Much larger dust deposits will come out of the fans and heat sinks, and these will be the details that actually heat the computer.
Of course, before removing the fans, you also have to disconnect the cable connections.
How to apply thermal paste?
In the last step, we need to delete the old dried thermal paste and apply new thermal paste again. The answer to the question of how to apply thermal paste is quite simple. You can apply thermal paste either in the form of drops or in the form of a cross on the clean surface. Remember, some thermal pastes are conductive. That’s why we don’t need to drive too much and not apply thermal paste so that it overflows the CPU or GPU. It is not good to apply more paste than necessary, and it is not good to apply less. The task of thermal paste is to quickly transfer the heat generated on the chip to the copper or aluminum blocks.
The stage of collecting the disassembled computer!
After replacing the removed cables and units, it is very important to re-arrange the screws removed from the coolers in the same order and install them well. It is very important that the heatsink blocks fit and press on the processor and graphics card units completely.
Then, after closing the outer cover, your new, cleaned notebook is ready to use. Well, have you disassembled your own notebook before? Did you clean it? Did you open it? You can share your comments and experiences with us below.