HP G71t-300 Thermal Paste Replacement

はじめに

The thermal paste is usually replaced in conjunction with the cooling fan. Therefore it is a good idea to replace the thermal paste while the laptop is being disassembled to save time.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Keyboard

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Ground yourself by either touching an unpainted metal surface or by using the Anti-Static wrist strap.
Turn off the computer and remove the charger from the charging port.
Turn the laptop over and slide the battery release catch to the right. The battery will pop up from its slot. Remove it using your fingers.

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手順2

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four screws from the indicated cover.
Gently lift and remove the cover.

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手順3

Remove the five 6mm screws with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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手順4

Pry the keyboard off with a spudger. Be careful not to apply too much pressure and damage any components.

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手順5

Disconnect the clip attaching the keyboard wiring to the motherboard. Lift and remove the keyboard.

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手順6 Cooling Fan

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 6mm screw from the top panel.
Gently lift and remove the panel. Use a metal spudger if the it seems set in place.

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手順7

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 6mm screw for the Wi-Fi module cover.
Remove the cover.

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手順8

Remove all fourteen 6mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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手順9

Partially separate the two panels until connectors are visible.
Unclip the wires that attach the trackpad module to the motherboard.

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手順10

Remove the five highlighted screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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手順11

Disconnect the five cables by gently pulling them from their slots.

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手順12

Press a metal spudger between the VGA port and the plastic housing to pry up the motherboard.
Remove the motherboard and turn it so that the fan is facing upward.

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手順13

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to loosen the three screws attaching the heatsink to the motherboard.
Remove the heatsink and fan assembly by unclipping the fan from the motherboard.

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手順14 Thermal Paste

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Gently wipe the thermal paste off of the processor and heatsink using an alcohol pad or damp cloth. Let the components dry for a few minutes.
Apply a pea sized amount of thermal paste to the processor and heatsink. Keep the paste thick to prevent forming air bubbles and reducing thermal performance.

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