I spilled water on my laptop and let all the components air dry, which also meant removing the cooler. Now I want to reapply the thermal paste. Should I apply the thermal paste on the white thermal pad as well, or just on the grey area? I’m planning to clean everything first!
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Bro, how far did the water reach? Did it touch the motherboard? Also was the power on during that time?
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Not sure how far the water got, but it all went inside the laptop. I kept it upside down to let everything drain out and dried what I could. It turns on now, but I have a test today. I’m planning to do a small cleanup and let it sit for another 1 to 2 days before using it again.
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Alright, you were lucky this time. I knew someone who had their laptop ruined by water damage. Good luck with the cleanup! As far as I remember, thermal paste should go on the CPU/GPU, not on the heatsink. Check out YouTube for more detailed instructions.
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Do you know how to apply thermal paste?
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I haven’t done it myself, but I’ve seen tutorials on YouTube. Please check those out for guidance. You’ll need to clean off the old thermal paste with alcohol before applying a new layer, and make sure to use the right amount. Again, YouTube will have the details you need.