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+====== Laptop Repaste Guide ======
+Where we are going we don't need thermal pastes, we got thermal pads!
+==== Buying PTM7950 ====
+  * [[https://www.ebuy7.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=680417754465|https://www.ebuy7.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=680417754465]]
+  * [[https://www.ebuy7.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=632208664079|https://www.ebuy7.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=632208664079]]
+  * [[https://www.lttstore.com/products/ptm7950-phase-change-thermal-pad|LTTStore.com]]
+In case the above link is dead, click [[https://www.ebuy7.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=ptm 7950|here]]
+==== Alternative Pastes ====
+//Alternatively get one of these from nearby retailer//
+  * [[https://gelidsolutions.com/product/thermalcompoundgcextreme10g-2/|Gelid GC Extreme]]
+  * Prolimatch Pk-3 Nano Aluminium
+  * Phobya Nanogrease Extreme
+===== Application Method =====
+  * Cut the pad size a little bit bigger than the die size of CPU and GPU.
+      * Check online for exact dimensions of the CPU and GPU die.
+  * Apply like a screen protector (the pad might have protective plastic on both sides) on the die itself. (//Check online for screen protector application tutorial before starting here//)..
+  * Ensure there are no bubbled in your application.
+  * Screw Heatsink back in (//make sure to do only one turn per screw in order dictated until every screw is tightened//).
+===== After Application - Mounting =====
+  * Make sure the application of the paste / pad is right before the Heatsink is mounted.
+{{ :laptopwiki:guides:tweaking:thermalpads.jpg?600 |}}
+  * It's not just the screw order that matters, but how you start screwing in the first place:
+      * The key is to turn the screw oppossite way until you hear an audible "click" ( This ensures the screw threads are properly seated).
+      * Do this for each screw when barely starting your turns.
+      * Lastly, follow the one turn per screw protocol.
+===== Mounting Screw Order =====
+{{ :laptopwiki:guides:tweaking:l5p_screworder.png?500 |}}
+  * Every laptop has its own screw order. Make sure to first open your laptop and have a look on the heatsink for numbers engraved on the heatsink. Take a picture and mark them to see what order they have.
+  * Make sure to always follow the order depicted in the heatsink for optimal mouting pressure being distributed equally among the whole heatsink.
+      * Not following the screw order will lead to huge differences in temperature delta between cores, which in the end will make some cores throttle, while other cores will stay cool.
+{{ :laptopwiki:guides:tweaking:l5p_screworder2.jpg?500 |}}
+{{ :laptopwiki:guides:tweaking:l5p_screworder3.jpg?500 |}}
+===== Liquid Metal =====
+  * Liquid Metal is another thermal compound that could be used instead of a normal thermal paste / pad. In order to know more about liquid metal, check these two videos
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+  * Very dangerous and finnicky. Not recommended for devices that move a lot.
+  * **USE AT YOUR OWN RISK**
+===== Video Tutorials =====
+In case of unsurety, follow this [[https://youtu.be/eUqTdDxefCc|video tutorial]] or [[https://youtu.be/rzoBVrXmCCY|this one]] as a basic guide to repaste the laptop.
+[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzoBVrXmCCY|Legion slim 7i gen 7 2022 Teardown and Repaste]]
+[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnATP6FMY50|Rescrewing legion 5 pro for better die contact]]
+//Credits: Beyacon, Kaptan Yosun, Braxton//
+===== Recommended Thermal Pad sizes =====
+  * To start, we recommend you buy at least a 40x80mm sized pad
+  * You will be cutting them to exact size yourself
+  * [[laptopwiki:guides:tweaking:repasting#buying_ptm7950|Recommended Thermal Pad sizes]]
+====  Die sizes ====
+  * RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: 20x15mm
+  * RTX 3070 Laptop GPU: 20x20mm
+  * Intel i7 11800H: 20x10mm
+  * AMD R7 5800H: 13x14