Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Repair information and troubleshooting for the Dell Alienware M17x R2 computer, the second version of the M17x gaming laptop by Dell.

1 Questions View all

Options

How do I replace the thermal paste on the gpu.

I took my gpu out of my pc but I don't know how to safely get to the compound.

Update (02/12/2018)

Block Image

this is the gpu I need to repaste

Block Image

Block Image

Update (02/12/2018)

Block Image

gpu

Answer this question I have this problem too

Is this a good question?

Yes No
Score 1
1 Comment

@samadam It appears all you need to do is unscrew the screws around the heatsink that attach to the clamp on the other side. It looks like a philips.

I've updated my answer.

by

Add a comment

2 Answers

Filter by:
Most Helpful Newest Oldest
Most Helpful Answer

Options

This may be what you're looking for: How to Apply Thermal Paste

Update (02/12/2018)

Unscrew these screws:

Block Image

And it should come off. Be sure to clean and reapply thermal paste to mating surfaces when done.

Was this answer helpful?

Yes No
Score 3

2 Comments:

Not quite what im looking for ,thank you. Is there a way for me too send you a picture of my gpu. It has a x like clamp on it that I assume the paste is under but I don't know how to safely remove it. It kinda looks like the clamp on a Xbox one gpu.

by

@samadam, use this: document

Pages 85 and up I believe.

by

Add a comment

Options

Flat head screwdriver if it's like the Xbox. Then u can get thermal paste cleaner and thermal paste online. A plastic razor blade (similar to the red kind used on lcd displays) should easily remove the paste.

Was this answer helpful?

Yes No
Score 0
Add a comment

Add your answer

Samadam will be eternally grateful.
View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 3

All Time: 625