Lenovo Y510P Thermal Paste Replacement

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Lenovo Y510P Thermal Paste Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

2 hours

Introduction

Silicone grease, also known as thermal paste, is a substance used to improve the thermal conductivity between the CPU or GPU chip and the heat sink in a laptop. Over time, the silicone grease can dry out, harden, or become contaminated with dust, which can reduce its effectiveness in transferring heat away from the CPU or GPU.

If the silicone grease is not replaced, it can cause the laptop to overheat, which can lead to performance issues, crashes, or even permanent damage to the CPU or GPU. Overheating can also cause the laptop's fans to work harder, which can lead to more noise and faster wear on the fans.

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    • Remove all 9 screws on the bottom with a Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Push the switch to the right to release the battery.

    • Slide the battery upwards to remove it from the laptop.

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    • Use a hard card like a credit card to pry the keyboard upward carefully.

    • Remove the keyboard ribbon cable

    • When you unplug the ribbon cable, be careful about the click on the connection.

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    • Pry the back panel away from the laptop using an opening tool like a credit cart.

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    • Gently disconnect the bundle of fan wires from the motherboard.

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    • Loosen the six screws.

    • Remove the heat sink from the laptop.

    • Use both of your hands to prevent scratching the motherboard.

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    • Use ESD safe brushes and/or compressed air to remove dirt and build up on the motherboard as gently as you can.

    • Be careful when you clean because the chips are very small and easy to break.

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    • Use high concentration alcohol to clean the top of the CPU until no thermal paste on it.

    • Wait for the alcohol to dry completely.

    • Squeeze new thermal paste onto the CPU. Apply evenly and thinly.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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