vague moss
Model: Legion 5i Pro 16IAH7H
Describe the issue: Thermal throttling with no load/niche
What have you tried already?: Cleaning the fans
When did it start producing the issue: few days ago
Did you install new drivers or software?: no
Can you provide images/videos to show us the issue:
pale galleon
Model: Legion 5i Pro 16IAH7H
Describe the issue: Thermal throttling with no load...
Show cpu power as well
vague moss
Show cpu power as well
pale galleon
The GPU is loaded too?
pale galleon
41% vram usage
No. Show power.
vague moss
No. Show power.
pale galleon
So either it’s not clean enough or it’s time to repaste. If you hadn’t cleaned regularly and it was very dirty when you clean it, you may not be able to get all the dirt out without removing the heatsink. The inlets to the vents become caked with dirt and dust.
This is also assuming you have the laptop lifted and your ambient temp is not too high.
vague moss
So either it’s not clean enough or it’s time to repaste. If you hadn’t cleaned r...
i cleaned every 2 months
this time it was next to no dust
pale galleon
Ok well time to repaste. I would also open the fan housings when you do to make sure it’s all clean
vague moss
this is as dirty as it ever was (4 months of dirt)
Damn i tought it would last longer without a repaste
pale galleon
this is as dirty as it ever was (4 months of dirt)
That’s enough to clog the exhaust vents and can be hard to clean without removing the fan housing
vague moss
this is how it went
pale galleon
Ya. You can’t see the exhaust vents from this view though
pale galleon
Ok well time to repaste. I would also open the fan housings when you do to make ...
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pale galleon
Yes
subtle rockBOT
vague moss
stupid question but will my warranty be voided
pale galleon
You’d have to check your countries laws. Most places it would not void warranty
vague moss
hmm anything else i can do to make it cooler
do i need to switch out anything or just the gpu and cpu paste
i dont want to do this again
man this is going to be painful
pale galleon
do i need to switch out anything or just the gpu and cpu paste
That’s it unless you find your thermal pads damaged
vague moss
That’s it unless you find your thermal pads damaged
this is okay right
both the gpu and cpu are 40x80?
pale galleon
I linked you the repaste guide. It has many links to purchase from. Read the guide please.
vague moss
guide doesnt say if both fit the same size
pale galleon
it tells you what to buy
vague moss
ok thanks anyhow
pale galleon
the cpu and gpu are smaller than this
you cut pieces off the sheet to fit
you cannot buy pieces that are the exact size of the dies
vague moss
you cut pieces off the sheet to fit
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in the guide it doesnt say with what to cut
i dont need some special tool or whatever right
a scissor or something will do yes?
pale galleon
i recommend a razer blade
