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Introduction |
| If you find yourself in the possession of a Gigabyte AERO 15-X8 laptop for a prolonged amount of time, you might want to replace the thermal paste and pads that lose their efficiency with time. | | | The replacement will likely improve the user experience, increase the performance, and prolong the service life of your laptop. It is generally recommended to replace the thermal paste on your laptop once a year for optimal performance and longevity. | | Before starting on this guide, make sure to turn off and disconnect the laptop from the power source. Also, if you do not have experience in computer maintenance, familiarize yourself with '''[guide|744|How to Apply Thermal Paste] ''' guide.
The tools required for the completion are as follows:
* 1 × Coffee Filters or a lint-free cloth
* 1 × Isopropyl Alcohol
* 1 × Phillips 2 Screwdriver
* 1 × T6 Torx Screwdriver
* 1 × Credit Card Plastic
* 1 × Spudger
* 1 × Arctic Silver Thermal Paste
* 1 × Thermal Pads (assorted sizes .5 mm 1.0mm 1.5mm )
* 1 x Digital Caliper—Can be replaced with a precision ruler
* 1 x Box Cutter or Exacto Knife |
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