You're right. I think I misworded that. I'm not advocating it, I'm just saying that it is very hard to break something. I mean how hard is it to remove 15 screws?
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Reapplying Thermal on CPU = HUGE Temp Improvement
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You're right. I think I misworded that. I'm not advocating it, I'm just saying that it is very hard to break something. I mean how hard is it to remove 15 screws?
13" models I guess run slightly warmer than 15" models given the more compact design.
Just out of curiosity could you run your serial number through the decoder:
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
When was it assembled, where and who by - both my iMac and MacBook Pro have been assembled by Quanta. I wonder whether it can be isolated based on time period, assembler and location.
In terms of temperature, the cpu max is around 110, and the heat is isolated though. If you open up istat pro you can see the temperature for other parts and even when I had my 13inch I found that as long as I kept it on a flat surface (a book, coffee table etc) the heat was being dispersed easily. I wonder whether you should just see whether the same temperature spikes occur when being used on a hard surface.
Also remember that there's a curing time for Artic Silver in that it won't reach peak performance for a number of hours.
IIRC, there is also a downside to Arctic Silver versus a ceramic paste:
http://www.techpowerup.com/printarticle.php?id=134
The risk, based on that article, isn't worth the minuscule difference.
Currently idling at 39C. Room is 85 degrees Farenheit. Overall thermal compound worked great.
Ran Counter STrike Source last night for 2 hours peak temp of 70C
Ran Counter STrike Source last night for 2 hours peak temp of 70C
From what I understand the Core 2 CPU's run a lot hotter than the iX's that are in the 2011 MacBook Pro/iMac. It is 19C in my room and the CPU is sitting at around 38C.
Well this is for my 2011 MBP with an i7, not my C2D, I never took that one apart. Even though I'm considering it...
My system idles in the upper 50's C (it is at 58 right now), according to iStat. CPU is idle, just surfing and typing this forum post. Am considering this process, especially as I use the machine a lot on my lap.... When gaming, it gets VERY hot, often in the 90's (Centigrade).
Just a bit concerned about the warranty aspect.... Anyone know of a service option to do this?
Just a bit concerned about the warranty aspect.... Anyone know of a service option to do this?
When I saw the pics, I thought the same thing.
I used to do field service one electronics and thermal paste was in heavy use.
We had special 'spatulas' that had 'teeth' along the edge and used that to apply a thin even coat across the surface. When applied correctly there were thin even lines of paste across the device, mating the parts caused the past to spread a bit and insure an even full coverage coat.
I still have those tools around somewhere and should I ever do this job I will be sure to employ them.
Just applying a blob in the center of the device does not insure an even coat and thus does not insure proper heat transfer.
Even though Apple's manufacturing plant seems to have applied too much, I can assure you applying too little is more danger.
Whenever we did a failure analysis, one of the first things we did was tear down the unit and photograph the thermal past footprint.
The ones that had thermal related failures ALWAYS had too little past in there.
Did a quick search and found this ......
Here is the link ( the above quote comes from page 4 )
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1518/gelid_gc_1_thermal_compound/index1.html
Here is the link ( the above quote comes from page 4 )
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1518/gelid_gc_1_thermal_compound/index1.html