Upgrading the notebook: improving the functionality of the cooling system

In today's world, computer hardware users are increasingly trying to minimize the size of their device. And all the more obvious trend is the replacement of large stationary PCs on smaller laptops or the transition to even smaller netbooks or tablets. This trend brings to the user many advantages in the use of computer technology, but with it there are problems that were not in stationary devices. Since the laptop is small enough, and when the work is allocated a lot of thermal energy, it must be effectively removed so that the gadget does not overheat. Any computer user knows that such a device works like a vacuum cleaner, and the laptop is no exception. Therefore, even after a short lifetime, a laptop upgrade is often required.

The causes of problems in the cooling system of the laptop

If we consider the reasons for the occurrence of overheating, we can distinguish several points that lead to an increase in the temperature inside this device. These reasons can be divided into two categories: physical and program. The physical can be attributed to the ingress of dust and other debris into the cooling system of the laptop, which prevents the cooling fan from freely blowing the processor and video card inside the gadget. For these reasons, you can also include the overlap of free air access to the cooling system, which also leads to overheating of the laptop.

For more complex reasons, drying of thermal paste on the heat-generating elements of the device and deterioration of lubrication of the fan of the cooling system can be attributed. And if we talk about software reasons for overheating, we can distinguish the use of complex and fast-changing graphics, especially in game programs, as well as work with so-called heavy applications that use the maximum capabilities of the processor and video card.

Ways to solve the cooling problem

There are several ways to solve the cooling problem. The laptop user first of all should start with the simplest - it's cleaning the cooling system from dust and dirt. Often, such an operation is tried to be done regularly, as soon as the laptop starts to overheat or additional fan noise appears. To more complex procedures is the replacement of the thermal conductive paste under the processor and the chip of the video card. But if all these operations do not help solve the problem of overheating, then it becomes necessary to upgrade the cooling system of the laptop. However, the methods of carrying out such an operation may be different. There are internal and external methods of solving the problem. Thus, the modernization of the notebook with the use of various ventilation stands can be attributed to external methods, and the change in the elements of the cooling system to internal ones.

Cleaning the cooling fan

Cleaning the fan of the cooling system of the laptop is the first thing that the owner of the device should do if there is a problem of the gadget overheating. The procedure for cleaning the fan is simple enough, and even without special skills, you can do this work yourself. For example, if you need to upgrade the Acer notebook, then in the beginning you should pay attention to the cooling fan. The advantage of this notebook manufacturer's design is the ease of removing the back cover and good access to the cooling system. After removing several fastening screws, the user can easily dismantle the fan and its radiator. After that it is easily cleaned from dust and dirt.

Replacement of thermal paste in the cooling system

If after cleaning the fan the problem has not been eliminated, then it is worth paying attention to the condition of the thermal grease on the elements that produce heat most of all. Such elements are the processor and video card. For example, upgrading the HP notebook in the cooling system area also begins with the replacement of the heat-conducting paste. But it is worth remembering that after such a replacement, the warranty for your gadget is lost. If you still decide to do this yourself, you need to remove the radiators from the processor and video card, and then carefully remove the old paste from these elements, then apply a new one.

Upgrading the fan in the laptop

Sometimes, even with the above works, the problem with laptop overheating is not eliminated. In this case, it is necessary to upgrade the cooling of the laptop. Most often this happens if the problem lies in programs that force the processor and graphics card to run at full capacity, or the laptop owner deliberately overclocked the processor above normal. Most often in such cases, you can choose a more powerful fan of the same size. At the same time, it is important to remember that the pinout of the pins in the connector may be different from the one that the fan originally installed in the laptop had. In this case, you need to change the desoldering of its contacts before installing a new element. Otherwise, the fan may simply not work or change its direction of rotation, which will lead to even greater problems.

Installation of additional radiators in the cooling system

If the laptop is upgraded, it is not always possible to install a more powerful fan. Often, such fans take up more space or their mounting holes do not correspond to this model of the laptop. What can be done in this case? Some laptop owners have found that it is quite effective to install additional copper plates on the cooling radiators. Such plates can be made of thick copper wire, preheating them with a gas burner and riveting with a hammer. Thus, the area of thermal dissipation of the notebook radiators increases. For example, when the Asus notebook is upgraded, it's quite problematic to find a free place. In this case, additional plates will help to solve the problem.

Getting rid of the high-frequency whistle in the laptop

Quite often, as another problem associated with the cooling system of a laptop, is the occurrence of high-frequency whistling under increased loads on the computer. Vibration of the fan is transmitted to the body of the gadget, which can create an unpleasant sound background, the tone of which varies depending on the load on the system. If the laptop is upgraded, this issue is also given some attention. In this case, it is important not only careful sound insulation of the cooling system of the laptop, but also a reduction in the points of free contact of this system with the case and other parts of the laptop. Often, various dielectric heat-conducting compounds are used for such purposes. Usually they are poured with a syringe. And when it hardens, it becomes like a soft rubber mass. Thus, upgrading the Acer Aspire notebook with this composition gives remarkable results.

External cooling systems of the laptop

Sometimes some users of laptops, fearing to lose the warranty on their gadget, do not dare to open it, and in this case the laptop can not be upgraded. The only acceptable option is to use external cooling systems. Currently, there are quite a few different supports for such devices, in which are mounted blowing fans. The number of fans determines the power of the cooling system of such a stand. Their cost may differ depending on the capacity of such cooling system and the manufacturer who produced this accessory.

Use of the service center to solve the problem of cooling the laptop

If the laptop is on warranty, then any change to its configuration will lead to its automatic loss. Therefore, many users do not dare to open the laptop on their own or consider their own knowledge and skills insufficient for such work. In this case, the most reasonable solution is to contact the service center for servicing the devices of this manufacturer. Although his specialists will not make changes in the design of the laptop, they will nevertheless clean the fan and replace the heat-conducting paste while maintaining the guarantee for your gadget.