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Can the thermal compound in a laptop be changed?

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  • Asus
  • Thermal Compound
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November 28, 2009 8:54:20 AM

Im talking specifically about the Asus G51J-A1 laptop:

http://www.btotech.com/product.asp?pf_id=asus_g51j-a1

Can it be changed? (because Im gonna buy the laptop without customizations). And would it void the warranty?

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November 28, 2009 9:32:27 AM

First, why are you going to change the thermal compound?

Second, yes, you can.

Third, because you need to completely disassemble the laptop, it should void the warranty. But you can always ask. Just don't be surprised when they say, "Yes."
November 28, 2009 1:58:48 PM

If it aint broke dont fix it.

The warranty will be Void as soon as you crack it open.

Odds are youll screw it up and have an expensive paper weight.

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November 28, 2009 9:45:59 PM

Im gonna change it so I can have better cooling while playing games. So should i buy it with the normal thermal compound and not change anything or customize it (from btotech) with a better one? does it make any difference? I dont my laptop to overheat.

thx for the help guys
November 28, 2009 10:42:21 PM

I wouldnt bother at best its going to drop the temp by like 3 degrees, and thats really not worth voiding your warranty or even worse creating a very expensive paper weight.
November 28, 2009 11:04:15 PM

^Agreed. As for high temps, have you considered a cooling pad?
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