HP ZBook Power G10 Thermal Paste Replacement

Introducción

Hello everyone, in this guide I`ll be showing you how to open the laptop in order to change the thermal paste, as well as to possibly upgrade the RAM or the SSD inside.

Qué necesitas

Paso 1 Opening the back panel.

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Remove the 5 screws holding the back panel.
Use a prying tool to carefully release all the clips holding the panel in place.

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Paso 2 Replacing the old thermal paste.

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Unscrew the 6 screws holding the heatsink and lift it up, gently.
Clean the old thermal paste both from the cooler and the CPU. It is best to use isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs or paper towel, but be careful not to go too hard on the CPU.
Don`t use too much thermal paste, just enough to cover some portion of the pad. If you have a spreader, use it. The thermal paste will apply evenly after you tighten the heatsink.
Last, put the heatsink back carefully and tighten the screws in order 1 -> 6 to ensure even pressure.

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Paso 3 Upgrading the RAM and SSD (Optional)

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Once you opened the back cover, it is a good idea to upgrade the RAM or the SSD if you want.
It is also recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust in the laptop and the fans.

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