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Update the Manual with Deku Babas! You can do that much!

So what's wrong with your computer? I'm sure lots of us can walk you through some basic-to-advanced work.

If you're completely unknown on thermal paste, you can get pads. If you aren't overclocking, you can probably do that. Dare I ask what happened? I've never had a seperate heat sink on my GPU.

Most folks won't do this for the simple reason that they don't know if the CPU and GPU are any good, and if it doesn't work, clients aren't likely to want to pay if they have to replace the system.

As for putting thermal paste on, I tend to use MX-2, but it's been a while since I built one.

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The computer is about 6 years old, and I've had it serviced twice before at about the 2-year mark each time. The first time my computer actually auto-shutdown due to overheating (highest I saw was 105C, so to force a shutdown it probably got up to 110C!) caused by aging paste and accumulated dust - after it was serviced I was back down to ~55C operating temp and ~80C after an hour of gpu-intensive gaming, iirc. Basically the same story 2 years later, and now it's again 2+ years later but this time my computer fans are making some gnarly noises on startup in addition to high heat.

So, the computer DOES still start, but it's in a worse state than I have ever seen it before and I keep it off because I don't want to risk damaging (errr.... more like "further damage to") the CPU and/or GPU. Might need to replace the fans, too. At least I'm getting a nice vacation from modding out of it, right?

Was it a custom built / do it yourself job, or...? In all honesty, I've never really run into problems like that on a desktop, but I only tend to keep mine for 4-5 years and I don't overclock. Thankfully, fans can be replaced, and a six year old CPU replacement should be relatively cheap; chances are newer CPUs won't fit in your board. GPU relatively newer, I assume?

Really, putting on the newer thermal paste isn't a huge problem, but you'd have to most likely dismount your heat sinks and clean the CPU... and if you have a watercooled system, the whole thing is touch and go.

Paste is relatively cheap, and all you really need to clean old paste is isopropyl and a cotton swab. Unless it's changed drastically in the last few years...

Ahhhhhhh, a laptop? Eeeugh. That's rough. At six years, you probably don't have a warranty and sending it to the manufacturer will cost more than the laptop is worth. Still, six years is impressive!

Someone happened to disassemble and show precisely what needs to be done on that exact model of laptop on youtube. You'll probably need a precision screwdriver, but most little kits have that.

Not sure what 'LIM' is but isopropyl will probably work well enough. There's things that remove ALL traces of thermal paste but that's probably a bit overkill.

From the looks of that vid, Asus cheaps out on the thermal paste. Shame.

I just recently (last few years) got a G46. I might have to take a look at mine and do some preventative maintenance.

Edit: Just realized I probably seem pushy. I'm an electrical engineer, this sort of things is... kind of what I do. XD

Just take your time and relax when you do it. I'd recommend a little food storage container with compartments for the screws. Makes life easier.

Ey, man. Just take your time. You really deserve the break instead of people constantly rushing your progress with the mod, i've been taking a break from things too, like modeling, the forums, etc... Which is great, because of school, travel, and life in general, lol. Just shoot me a message when you make a full comeback, buddy.

Little dusty problem? Alright, lets see if the old college course experience I gained over the 2 years stuck in campus will blow some dust of you.

• My computer is home built. But similar methods apply to all. Unclogging the fans would be your main concerns.
• Make sure you keep the computer system plugged in but with the mains off (and I mean the socket off, I don't want you suffering from an electric attack like what a Barinade would do to you). Mere static electricity from your body will cook all of your components when you touch them. This method 'earths' your computer so if you 'accidentally' touch any sensitive circuitry, they'll get a way out safely.
• If your system is completely caked in grey stuff, use something to blow it off. Personally a hair dryer (on the cool setting) will do never brushes tho, static kills. c:
If this is a notebook/laptop, then that'd be more risky. All those components squeezed in together, no wonder it makes it complicated. I'd put together one of your own desktops, if you get a good supplier. Mainly costed me around £200-£300 when you DIY.

I've always wondered , and i think this is a stupid question, but what is with the generated structures pointing in a different way mean? EDIT: i'm talking about the stone structures.

This is why I favor desktops when given the chance. I got a fairly powerful one for less than the price of most laptops. Just check around walmart.com, amazon and a few other places and see what you like. The repair cost may exceed your limit while a new one may be within in. Faster, cheaper, better really does apply to computers these days.