I see your point however Im not a believer in the bigger the blob the better the job concept either. Too much thermal paste will actually have an adverse effect and insulate instead of conduct. The problem doesnt appear to be a poor pasting job anywhere near as much as it does poor mounting and alignment of the heat sink. The idea of the thermal compound is to fill in microscopic surface scratches in both the components to be cooled and the heat sink itself to give greater contact surface area. I have to be honest with you in saying that if I saw someone blob that much thermal compound on a machine of mine I would have a major sheet fit and possibly go ballistic. Ive always done the exact opposite to improve thermal conductance. I remove the thermal pads and excessive sloppy paste and clean with denatured alcohol, assure proper alignment of the heat sink which sometimes requires lapping it down and apply a thin layer of thermal compound with a razor blade.
I do hope you realize that your warranty now = none.
I do hope you realize that your warranty now = none.
Sorry brother but even the most casual of observers can tell that machine has been into. Doesn't take a seal to void a warranty, just for one tech to say its been into. Done.
All I can say is I highly disagree with your methodology and reasoning. The fitment of the heat sink doesn't magically change due to thermal compound. I don't use thermal pads or and huge heat insulting blobs.
Good luck with your venture.
Nice photos on the disassembly.
All I can say is I highly disagree with your methodology and reasoning. The fitment of the heat sink doesn't magically change due to thermal compound. I don't use thermal pads or and huge heat insulting blobs.
Good luck with your venture.
Nice photos on the disassembly.
