2010 MBP thermal grease

[mynewromantica]

I am looking to replace the thermal grease on my MBP du to some over-heating issues during gaming. Is it as risky as it sounds? I have done this on desktops but not laptops.

 

[miles01110]

If you know what you're doing it's not that bad.

 

[bozz2006]

If digging into a desktop computer is like plumbing in a sink in your house; then digging into a laptop computer is like plumbing in a sink in a dollhouse.

It's tight.

 

[Wafflausages]

not too bad from my experience just gotta be careful with the cables

 

[mynewromantica]

I DID IT! I replaced the thermal paste and cleaned the vents (WAY clogged) and now it is about 40 degrees cooler. Even after playing games for about an hour the computer was still not too hot to touch.

 

[bozz2006]

Excellent!

 

[awer25]

Congrats!

 

[Evostar*]

Is Arcticlean and MX-4 the best product you can get for this job?

 

[ohla313]

finally a success story in the thermal paste application!