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Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning

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  1. Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, Opening the back panel.: step 1, image 1 of 3 Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, Opening the back panel.: step 1, image 2 of 3 Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, Opening the back panel.: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the battery.

    • Remove the screws from behing, that hold the back panel.

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  3. Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, The insides.: step 2, image 1 of 3 Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, The insides.: step 2, image 2 of 3 Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, The insides.: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Once you open the back panel, it should look like this. Now is a good time to upgrade the HDD and RAM.

    • Disconnect the fan connector and unscrew it with the cooling assembly.

    • Clean the old thermal paste both from the cooler and the CPU. It is best to use isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs or paper towel, but be careful not to go too hard on the CPU.

    • Now is a good idea to upgrade the CPU.

    • It is also recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust in the laptop and the fan.

    • Dont use too much thermal paste, just enough to cover some portion of the pad. If you have a spreader, use it. The thermal paste will apply evenly after you tighten the heatsink.

    • Last, put the heatsink back carefully and tighten the screws in order to ensure even pressure. Dont forget to plug in the fan cable.

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  4. Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, Cleaning the fan.: step 3, image 1 of 3 Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, Cleaning the fan.: step 3, image 2 of 3 Asus K50I Thermal Paste Replacement and Fan Cleaning, Cleaning the fan.: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 4 screws that hold the fan assembly together.

    • Clean all the mess inside and reassemble.

    • Apply new thermal paste and you are done.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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