NitroX wrote:
You have 2 options:
1) Call for the warranty service in order to get it cleaned. I think this would be the best solution since they will do a professional cleaning + a repaste for free.
2) You can disassemble the laptop yourself and clean the vents. There are a few people that have already done that and you could ask for some advice. Though, you will lose your warranty if something breaks during the process. I've heard that simply opening the case won't void your warranty because there is no seal. This meaning that, if you are careful they won't even know it was opened.
Choose your destiny my friend ! Though, I wouldn't worry about the dust building up inside the case, because it has some dust filters at the air intakes. And you could also use a compressed air spray on the holes on the bottom from time to time. Just to remove the dust in excess if it actually builds up.
I don't really think that this is a deal breaker.
Thank you for your reply.
I had thought about calling in Asus Warranty to get it cleaned, but I'm afraid of their customer support services. I have heard dreadful stories about returning merchandise to them from being delayed or damaged to being lost.
But I didn't know there were dust filters at the air intakes (through the keyboard, I believe?). So, I guess I'll hold onto it, and just read more about disassembling the notebook myself. But also because I'm not too sure about returning it anymore, considering there is 25% restocking fee for returns from Newegg. Jesus.
