on 5/1/05 12:34 PM, Clark Martin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > At 5:42 PM +0200 5/1/05, Mikael Byström wrote: >> 550 Gigabit Ethernet Powerbook G4 and a 400 Mercury: >> I need advice on the best way to reapply thermal transfer material >> between the CPU and the heat exchanger. Etc. > > In the case of an IC where the surface is more than > 1/2" on a side I'd still just put the dab on, > then apply the heatsink and move it around a > little then check that it is covering most of the > mating surfaces. > -- > Clark Martin
I use Arctic Silver (4 or 5) and a razor blade to get a thin even coating on the surface of what I want to cool. When I remove the heat sink later, it was always just right. I learned this trick from the Arctic Silver instructions. Sincerely yours, Grizzlygiant -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
