Replacing laptop cpu

[jd1008]

On 05/25/2015 02:56 AM, g wrote:
>
> 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.
> .
> 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?
>
>
I will try the compound and get back to to the list.