Replacing laptop cpu

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On 05/25/2015 12:40 AM, Tim wrote:
> On Sun, 2015-05-24 at 23:22 -0500, g wrote:
>> before replacing or installing newer cpu, do what has already
>> been mentioned.
>>  
>> clean away old thermal paste, apply fresh _white_ *high temp*
>> thermal paste.
>
> Even just mucking about with the fan (poking things about without
> removing it) can disrupt how well a heatsink is pressing against a CPU
> (with heatsink compound between them).  It dries out, over time.
>
> A smooth, thin, consistent layer of compound should be spread over the
> entire surface that mates with the heatsink, as per the instructions
> that the compound should provide.
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all very true.

especially following application instructions and using a transfer pad.
a 'box cutter' blade works well to spread paste on heat sink. after
applying and pressing heat sink on cpu, i wiggle heat sink to help
even out.

would you presume dropping of voltage would cause a great amount of
change in a crystal's oscillation?


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