Thermal paste replacement: process features and tips

In this article, we will look at how the thermal paste is replaced. This case is not too complicated, however it is very important for any computer. The thermopaste is a plastic substance that looks like toothpaste. Periodically, you need to replace the thermal paste on the video card and processor. In both cases, the replacement of thermal paste is carried out in an identical manner, the difference is only in the design of the devices. What is it for?

Replacement of thermal paste is necessary in order to reduce the temperature of the working processor, increase the heat transfer of the processor to the radiators and thereby avoid overheating and breakdown of the processor. Often, this work is required for both long-working and for new components, since parts can be supplied with a poor-quality paste. This is especially true for video cards. If you find that the video card heats up much more than was declared by the manufacturer, then the problem lies in the poor application of the thermal paste or in its poor quality.

To work you will need the following:

• crosshead screwdriver;
• A tube of thermal paste;
• Dry wipes;
• Plastic card;
• Cotton wheels;
• Liquid for removing varnish;
• A needle or a toothpick.

Thermal paste is needed - where to buy high-quality? It is better to contact specialized stores. If you get a fake, then the heat transfer will become even worse.

If you are completely ready to work, then it's time to start. In order to replace the thermal paste on the video card, it must first be removed from the connector by disconnecting the wires. Then remove the fan, unscrew the radiator. After all the manipulations, we'll see the graphics processor - the heart and brain of the video card. From its correct operation and good cooling, the entire operation of the video card will depend

The graphics processor is a fragile and important detail, so work with it must be very carefully. To begin with, remove the old paste with dry napkins and needles, which can only be used between the legs of the chips. The needle and board can not be scratched. If the paste is very much withered, then the wadded disks, slightly moistened in the liquid to remove the varnish, will come to the rescue. Remove the paste with light and gentle movements. With the radiator, the removal of the thermal paste is easier, but care should be taken to avoid scratching the surface that comes into contact with the GPU. Otherwise, the heat loss will decrease, and the video card will be warmer. After cleaning the processor, you need to go through it with a napkin again to remove fingerprints, moisture and so on.

Now you can apply a new layer of paste to the processor. Replacement of thermal paste is made easier with a plastic card, because it has perfectly smooth edges and a smooth surface.

Now take a tube of paste and put a small drop in the center of the processor, then evenly spread the paste with the corner of the plastic card from the center to the edges of the surface. The layer should be as thin as possible. If a bit of thermal paste has got on the surrounding board, there's nothing to worry about.

After applying the paste on the processor, a radiator is installed. It is very important that the radiator is installed without a shear. Otherwise, the paste layer may be damaged, and the processor will overheat.

We hope that this article answered questions about how to replace the thermal paste in the computer. Typically, this work is required about once every six months. But if you feel that the processor is overheating, it is better not to delay and make a replacement in time. If you are in doubt about your abilities, it is worth asking someone more knowledgeable in solving this problem for help.