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Hi,
First of all: I know that I have been having a problem with my HP Laptop Battery, and with its cooling Fan.
However, I am now wondering what detected this error below as long as it was shown even before the notification saying 'the press 'ESC' key for Start-up menu.' Thus, if the BIOS detected that there was a problem with the HP Battery storage', then this error should have been listed after 'press 'ESC' key for Start-up menu.' was passed.
'HP Battery Alert: The system has detected the storage capacity of the battery stated below to be very low. For optimal performance, this battery may need to be replaced.'
That alert lasted about 15 seconds, and then the 'press 'press 'ESC' key for Start-up menu.' is shown.
Next: This is error below showed me::
'The system didn't detect that a cooling fan is operating correctly'
I know that BIOS detected that a problem with 'Cooling Fan' since the Alert of error was shown after passing 'press 'ESC' key for Start-up menu.'
Any comments would be highly appreciated
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If the gray colored mater on the CPU is the remains of the old / original thermal paste it must be removed before you apply the new thermal paste. If you fail to remove it then the new thermal paste will be on top of the old thermal paste and will not be effective in transferring the heat from the CPU to the Heat sink / cooling system. End result is the CPU will run too hot.
1- As log as the alcohol will evaporate and dry quickly, water takes a longer time to evaporate and dry, I can use any alcohol some people use for drink?
No you can not, most alcohol used for human consumption does not have enough alcohol by percentage. You would need a least 190 Proof drinking alcohol.
2- I should apply 4 small beads on the half way of each edge as in the screen shot below:(what you mean with 'a square' in 'about half way to each edge'?
 <----- 4 corners like this example.
This is the screen shot of CPU, so you think I should apply new thermal compound as in blue colour.
1- As log as the alcohol will evaporate and dry quickly, water takes a longer time to evaporate and dry, I can use any alcohol some people use for drink?
No you can not, most alcohol used for human consumption does not have enough alcohol by percentage. You would need a least 190 Proof drinking alcohol.
2- I should apply 4 small beads on the half way of each edge as in the screen shot below:(what you mean with 'a square' in 'about half way to each edge'?
 <----- 4 corners like this example.
3- I don't need to roll the thermal compound beads onto the surface of CPU to be smother?
NO don't roll, the compound will be spread evenly across the CPU when you securely mount the heat sink and fan assembly.
4- In my case, GPU is surrounded by pads, so I will only apply one bead of thermal compound of the center of GPU? If that is what you think is best, yes one bead.
5- how big is each bead of thermal compound?
About the size of a grain of rice. With a slightly larger bead in the center.
Sorry for the slow reply, but the forum has had significant problems over the last day and a half.
Could you please reply to my final five points? I have repeated my reply since I am expecting you have not received a notification
The lower alcohol level (70 percent) and higher water content (30 percent) would require more effort to remove the old thermal compound, try cleaning it a second time to be sure all the old compound is removed.
Also because there is more water (30 percent) it will take longer for the CPU surface to become completely dry.It must be completely dry before you apply the thermal compound.
Note: The alcohol will evaporate and dry quickly, water takes a longer time to evaporate and dry.
5 beads in total, with the bead in the center slightly larger than the 4 small beads in a square about half way to each edge. This will insure the entire CPU is coated with thermal compound.
Thanks a lot,
1- As log as the alcohol will evaporate and dry quickly, water takes a longer time to evaporate and dry, I can use any alcohol some people use for drink?
2- I should apply 4 small beads on the half way of each edge as in the screen shot below:(what you mean with 'a square' in 'about half way to each edge'?
3- I don't need to roll the thermal compound beads onto the surface of CPU to be smother?
4- In my case, GPU is surrounded by pads, so I will only apply one bead of thermal compound of the center of GPU?
5- how big is each bead of thermal compound?
