Original post by: Alex Niculescu

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Hi!

This is a new laptop, so I'm guessing that the thermal compound is fresh so basically ok - it should work well for the first year or so.

But if you really wish to replace the thermal compound anyway, do replace it with something high quality, like Arctic Silver.

The pads should be replaced with new pads, but you can also use the paste, it will make as good a contact as before, just make sure the screws of the heatsink are screwed all the way.

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