Replacing liquid metal on laptops can be a bit intimidating, especially if you haven’t dealt with it before. I’m a little nervous about this process, but my laptop’s temperature and performance are just too bad to ignore. I’ve got some PTM9750 ordered and I’m ready to give it a shot on my Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage edition with the R9 5980HX and RX 6800M. How hard is this going to be?
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Honestly, it’s not that hard! Just make sure you’re careful. There are tons of tutorials out there—just watch a few to get the hang of it. I used nail polish and duct tape to protect the resistors on my CPU and GPU; a little extra caution never hurts! You’ll find it’s easier than you think once you dive in.
I’ve done the switch before; it’s pretty straightforward! Just focus on following instructions closely, and remember to clean up any mess afterward. You’ll be surprised how well it can improve your temps!
Switching out liquid metal can be pretty tricky if you’re not experienced. I’m actually leaning towards phase-change thermal paste like Honeywell PTM7950-SP or PTM7958-SP instead—sounds easier to deal with than liquid metal!
Yeah, I hear you! Going for a simpler paste might save you a headache in the long run. Liquid metal can be a bit of a hassle to manage!