My Repaste Experience with Pics - SUCCESS!

[gorwell]

Ok, so I was getting your usual: My laptop runs hot, my computer shuts down b/c of high temperatures (No GSODs) thing.

Generally, I would idle @ 75-80c for TS1 (Ambient ~20-30, depending on time of day).

My main game is TF2 which really hates using the GPU (annoys me), so my temps while running it wouldn't normally go over 95c, probably average 85-90c.

But, if I ran L4D2, or any intense game, I generally get 5-10 minutes of gametime before my laptop decided to shutdown. If I ran furmark, it would literally spike to 100c once I started it and generally last 30 seconds to a minute.

(aside, I grabbed the thermaltake Massive23 cooler which dropped temps 1-2c, and made my laptop feel cool underneath. Happy with purchase for 19bucks).

So, I decided to do something about these temps, I work from home so not really an option for me to send it in, and there are no shops around to repair it (I live in Sacramento, CA).

I bought IC7 Diamond and also the Intel 6200 Wireless upgrade and finished a couple hours ago.

Before:
idle: ~81C
TF2 5 Min: 85C
L4D2 5 Min: 98c
Furmark 30 seconds: 105C
Ambient: 24c

After:
IDLE: 53c
TF2 5 Min: 59c
L4D2: 65C
Furmark 80c, 1.5 mins
Ambient: 20C (lower ambient temps never really affected idle/game temps unless it was hotter)

Sorry, I wasn't exactly being "scientific" about this process. All are TS1 readings.

Also, my fan would run @ 30% 24/7, since I did the repaste, my laptop has been silent. I actually thought something was wrong when I booted it up and started using it.

I followed BTOTechs instructions: YouTube - Asus G73Jh Disassembly Take Apart G73 Replace Video Card G73 service manual

which are great in some areas, and his hand in the way in others

While I thank them for putting up the video, I'd like to mention what a d-bag they are for the comment under the video:

@K186 absolutely not. if you said 1-2 degrees then i would say your testing was correct. if you are saying that you reduced the temps by 20 degrees then your testing was flawed / incomplete. ICD is a poinless mod. it does nothing

What a d-bag they are for saying that. Apparently they are unaware of the problems a lot of us are having, or being told to say it to do damage control for the shooty development.


So to the actual repaste experience, A VERY BIG SUCCESS as far as temperatures are concerned. But, I did kill my speakers (I really should say my GF did as she pulled the connector off the motherboard ), and when I almost had everything back together, I heard a few screws loose, so I had to take everything apart again. Not too shaken up over the speakers, I use headphones and also have a monitor (asus 23inch) and the HDMI still carries it over just fine. Will take it in someday.

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[gorwell]

I will skip the easy parts and go straight into it:



Keyboard removed. Not as problematic as I thought. Just be gentle and slowly pull it out. [comments?].



Removing LED Cable for backlight keyboard. There are blackish locks on it that need to be pushed out on each side. Then you can remove the cable


Removing Keyboard cable. Basically same deal as LED cable, except it is bigger. Just push out the locks on each side and pull out the cable.


Keyboard Removed. I point out to you my arch nemesis the keyboard cable. Notice some Crumbs from the keyboard have fallen on the laptop. Also you'll notice some discoloration on the backing, I spilt some juice a couple weeks after I bought it I def. did not soak up all of it so I was wondering where it went (I spilt on the speaker too and both worked just fine after)


Removing Switchboard cable. A tiny guy, but not that bad. Just pull up the lock that lays on top, and pull out with tweezers, grabbing the loose flap on top. The other cable in this area is the same, not the speaker cable Close UP!


The deadly speaker cable. I blame myself for not stopping the lady. But, I also blame the craftsmanship, I mean why use such a puny connector? She literally touched a side and it was already coming off the motherboard. Possibly the heat loosened it up? Close up on what not to do.


Now I removed the top cover and I am at a new cable. The one on the right is easy. The one on the left, you need to pull up the tape with tweezers, then push on the two sides of the cable with the tweezers to get it loose. Then you can pull it out. There is a cable below that is similar. CLOSE UP!


Ok So I got the cables out and removed the screws. Now I've flipped it over. Here you will see the CPU, GPU, and the two fans. I recommend you peek into where the fan meets the heatsink to remove dust.


So here is the motherboard without the heatsink. I losened the four bolts ( they stay on the heatsink), and I pulled it off (needs a little force). Get your favorite cleaner and rub that goo off (i used nail polish remover and Q-tips) CLOSE UP. Nice and Cleaned.


My heatsink. You see the great pad job they did. Clean it up and make it sparkle. When I was younger, I would of taken the time to lap it and make it shiny. But I dont have the dedication anymore. ALL Cleaned, Not really sparkling.


This is what we came here for: Ooze that paste on there in a pea sized amount. I actually did this twice, I put the heatsink on and removed it to see if I did it right... It was not right, only about 1/2 of the GPU was covered. So I cleaned it up and put more on there and didn't think about it. If you are using IC7 like me, here is a link to how to properly apply it.

All done. Put it back together and hope you did not forgot anything.

[smile_gerard]

So it was more of a partial success... Sorry about the speakers but congrats on the temps.

[IKAS V]

Great job bro!
It looks like it's a PITA, but well worth it to get the temps lowered.

[dean_woa]

Nice work & Congratulations!
i'm also suprised when read the juice things

[loskings]

Nice job and thanks for taking the time and effort to take pics and add useful comments. I vote for a sticky

[gajomau]

im going to do the repaste, to.. but i have a question..
what did you put in the memory's? because, without dissembling my notebook i can see that heatskin has termal pads in the memory's... did you put termal paste in the in the memory's? or leave them without anything?

[Hasib1522]

Very nicely done, it goes a long way towards pointing out to people (who have never opened up a laptop in their lives) like me, all the finer details of disassembling this beast. +1 rep.

[loskings]

I havent had any "real" issues with my g73 when it comes to GPU heat issues. Sure i wasnt able to run Furmark long before it had reached 110 and it shut of (some would argue that this is a issue, some says its not. Anyways, i got inspired by Gorewells successfull atempt and decided, what the hell, cooler is good Bought my self some Artic Cooling MX-2 and did the job, i took little more than an hour. Payback is good tho since i went from 64 idling to 54. It just feels better

Just finished a 12 minute run of furmark. Extreme burning mode, postfx, 1920x1080. It peaked at 92 degrees and wouldnt go any higher. Before i did this i would have reached 110 within 5 minutes.

[legoheads]

Thanks for sharing the pics. I may eventually get around to repasting (these photos will be extremely helpful), but right now my idle temps fluctuate between 59-62 so I'm not exactly eager to rip apart my 3 week old machine.

Has anyone tried using T-C Grease 0098?