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Thermal paste replacement?

Discussion in 'Computer Hardware' started by vmlinuz, Sep 21, 2014.

  1. vmlinuz

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    I was working on my UNIX workstation when I had the bright idea to remove the CPU cooler for dusting purposes. Do I now need to replace the thermal paste before I use it again?
     
    #1 vmlinuz, Sep 21, 2014
  2. stinkbutt

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    yes you do
     
    #2 stinkbutt, Sep 21, 2014
  3. DrowsySam

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    If there's still lots there and it's not all dried up, don't worry about it.
     
    #3 DrowsySam, Sep 21, 2014
  4. vmlinuz

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    But here's the deal: The paste is old and needs to be replaced anyway. Can I use it until Wednesday, when I will have time to go out and buy some thermal paste, even though I removed the cooler?
     
    #4 vmlinuz, Sep 21, 2014
  5. Davidbc

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    As long as temps are low no problem.
     
    #5 Davidbc, Sep 21, 2014
  6. vmlinuz

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    They were getting to 100 C on the BIOS temp meter screen :p
     
    #6 vmlinuz, Sep 21, 2014
  7. SixSixSevenSeven

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    in that case, absolute no, repaste.
     
    #7 SixSixSevenSeven, Sep 21, 2014
  8. Doug7070

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    Shut that thing down and DO NOT use it until you reapply a fresh coat of thermal paste. Anything over 90 degrees C has the potential to damage poorly connected or impure solder areas, and will cause massive thermal wear and tear on the CPU even if it does keep running.
    Also remember to clean off all the old thermal paste prior to applying a fresh coat, and make sure that it's applied per manufacturer instructions.
     
    #8 Doug7070, Sep 21, 2014
  9. vmlinuz

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    I guess my computer really IS a toaster :p
     
    #9 vmlinuz, Sep 21, 2014
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