Thermal Paste Service

[darkevil]

Hi There,

I've previously own a Dell XPS 15 9550. Managed to get a replacement from Dell to 9560 due to overheating issue.

However this issue is still hapenning, and I came across some article that replacement of the thermal pad with artic thermal paste will help in improvement the thermal of the system.

Any recommendation on shop that can assist on this? Or anyone with the similar issue?

 

[Ark Law]

Just DIY

Just replace the thermal paste and leave the pads as they are should do

 

[darkevil]

Thanks for your reply. I am really bad at opening up the laptop. Would be glad if could have a professional help on this.

 

[obichacha]

TS should put copper pad on cpu and transfer heat into fan copper.

10PCS 0.3mm/0.5mm/0.8mm/1mm Laptop Copper Sheet Plate Strip Shim Thermal Pad Heatsink Sheet For GPU CPU VGA Chip RAM Cooling
http://s.aliexpress.com/iINBV3Mn?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard

 

[Intrinion]

Perhaps if you could elaborate on the overheating issue, maybe we can assist you on that?

Yes thermal paste / compound replacement is a solution however it voids warranties.

 

[darkevil]

Perhaps if you could elaborate on the overheating issue, maybe we can assist you on that?

Yes thermal paste / compound replacement is a solution however it voids warranties.

Thanks for the offer. Basically I've been experiencing throttle whenever I'm playing game. Lightweight game such as dota 2 as well. Even with medium setting.

I've did research which community are suggesting undervolt and thermal paste as some of the solution which may helps.

 

[Ark Law]

Thanks for the offer. Basically I've been experiencing throttle whenever I'm playing game. Lightweight game such as dota 2 as well. Even with medium setting.

I've did research which community are suggesting undervolt and thermal paste as some of the solution which may helps.

I'm not using an XPS, but thermal replacement helped reduce idle temps by 5-10 degs. All the steps you need to DIY is out there;

Service manual (steps + screw listings): http://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/xps-15-9560-laptop_Setup-Guide_en-us.pdf

Visuals: http://laptopmedia.com/highlights/i...assembly-internal-photos-and-upgrade-options/

 

[darkevil]

Thanks for all your kind response.
To be honest, i am very contemplating to do this. However dell support has not been able to fix my issue.

This is getting really frustrated and I'm starting to regretting getting this unit.

 

[obichacha]

Except for gaming in during long hours?
Or just watching YouTube were happen?

Thanks for all your kind response.
To be honest, i am very contemplating to do this. However dell support has not been able to fix my issue.

This is getting really frustrated and I'm starting to regretting getting this unit.

 

[Ark Law]

Thanks for all your kind response.
To be honest, i am very contemplating to do this. However dell support has not been able to fix my issue.

This is getting really frustrated and I'm starting to regretting getting this unit.

The XPS 15 is always bound to overheat. Putting a 45W CPU + a dedicated GPU + gaming in a slim form factor is impractical. Those hardware is more suited to the form factor of the Latitude 5580.

1) Replace the TIM yourself (Dell won't do this for you)
2) Undervolt the CPU. You should be able to easily achieve a 100mV undervolt
3) Use the Cool setting in Power Manager

 

[darkevil]

Except for gaming in during long hours?
Or just watching YouTube were happen?

So far I've only gamed with Dota 2. The throttle start kicking in around 15-20 mins.

For youtube it's fine. I would say, as long no GPU is invovled, the system is okay.

 

[darkevil]

The XPS 15 is always bound to overheat. Putting a 45W CPU + a dedicated GPU + gaming in a slim form factor is impractical. Those hardware is more suited to the form factor of the Latitude 5580.

1) Replace the TIM yourself (Dell won't do this for you)
2) Undervolt the CPU. You should be able to easily achieve a 100mV undervolt
3) Use the Cool setting in Power Manager

Thanks for your advice, it seems like i really need to do the thermal paste replacement DIY....

Is there any good paste u can advice? I am exploring to do it myself this weekend.

 

[Ark Law]

Thanks for your advice, it seems like i really need to do the thermal paste replacement DIY....

Is there any good paste u can advice? I am exploring to do it myself this weekend.

I've always used Arctic MX4 (not to be confused with Arctic Silver 5). Non conductive so it won't damage any parts even during "accidents". Another one I would use is Noctua NT-H1.

If you still feel nervous about doing it yourself, suggest to go over to fellow forumer Nigel at #02-32 and get the repasting done for a fee. Probably you could observe how it's done so you have an idea of what to do in the future as well.

This is his shop's FB: https://www.facebook.com/Pccareandsolution/

 

[darkevil]

I've always used Arctic MX4 (not to be confused with Arctic Silver 5). Non conductive so it won't damage any parts even during "accidents". Another one I would use is Noctua NT-H1.

If you still feel nervous about doing it yourself, suggest to go over to fellow forumer Nigel at #02-32 and get the repasting done for a fee. Probably you could observe how it's done so you have an idea of what to do in the future as well.

This is his shop's FB: https://www.facebook.com/Pccareandsolution/

Your advice has been wonderful. Thanks. I will probably heed to his shop and seek for his assistance.

Last question, do i have to change the thermal paste within 1 year or periodic?

 

[5star_pundit]

Hi There,

I've previously own a Dell XPS 15 9550. Managed to get a replacement from Dell to 9560 due to overheating issue.

However this issue is still hapenning, and I came across some article that replacement of the thermal pad with artic thermal paste will help in improvement the thermal of the system.

Any recommendation on shop that can assist on this? Or anyone with the similar issue?

can sell to karung guni for $50

 

[obichacha]

If still cannot work, sell it in carousell and buy new Alienware much better for long run.

Hi There,

I've previously own a Dell XPS 15 9550. Managed to get a replacement from Dell to 9560 due to overheating issue.

However this issue is still hapenning, and I came across some article that replacement of the thermal pad with artic thermal paste will help in improvement the thermal of the system.

Any recommendation on shop that can assist on this? Or anyone with the similar issue?

 

[darkevil]

If still cannot work, sell it in carousell and buy new Alienware much better for long run.

Alienware is too huge and heavy for my take. I'm thinking to replace with Aftershock prime series.

 

[Ark Law]

Your advice has been wonderful. Thanks. I will probably heed to his shop and seek for his assistance.

Last question, do i have to change the thermal paste within 1 year or periodic?

Depends. Just monitor the temps down the road. Once temps go back to the region before repasting, then it's time to apply fresh paste again.

Normally it's once every few years.