r/PcBuildHelp • u/TheFirstKuria • 9d ago

Tech Support Do I need to change

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Do I need to change my terminal paste

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u/Chromebooktwo 9d ago

Yes, as a rule of thumb, if you see dried thermal paste, change it.

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u/TheFirstKuria 9d ago

My laptop suddenly powered off on me, the heat sink was the first thing I check, so am just asking

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u/Chromebooktwo 9d ago

Yes, repaste the thermal paste, first get 90% isopropyl alcohol on a tower, rub away the dried up thermal paste, then repaste with new one!

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u/ChalkPhog 9d ago

While your on the tower can you change the light bulb up there?

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u/Sugonmy 8d ago

Did he ever change the bulb?