What is the purpose of thermal paste? - Computers & Internet

Yes, you need thermal paste for 100% and you need good thermal paste for this CPU, this processor is - Thermal Design Power ? 125 Watt

First step would be to check all cooling fans are running correctly. Second blow out the dust and debris from inside the computer. If the cooling fans are not running correctly you will need to replace them. Thrid have you added any new hardware or have cables that would interfere with airflow? If so move things around so you have good air flow around the processor. Finally (before we get into the professional portion) you might try adding additional fans to the case, there are fans that will go in a drive bay to help improve air flow.

CAUTION!!!! The following steps should only be taken by a competent professional:

1. Check the heat sink, is there thermal paste leaking out around it (too much paste was used). You will need to remove the heat sink, clean up all thermal paste and then remount the heat sink with a small amount of thermal paste.

2. Remove the heat sink, is the thermal paste dried up? If so, inferior thermal paste was used. Clean up all the old thermal paste with alcohol, replace the heat sink with a small amount of good thermal paste.

Of course if you are running the computer in an 80 degree room, that will affect temperature too.

Hope this helps.

To check the thermal fuse - You can bypass the thermal fuse (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.
To check the thermal cut-out - You can bypass the thermal cut-out (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.
To check the thermostats for continuity - - You can bypass the thermostat (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.
To check the Element: Try removing element and physically looking at the element wire for a break in the wire.

More than likely it is the heating element.Remove the front lower panel.While the dryer is running look inside at the bottom,if the element is getting hot you will be able to see it.If the element is not hot,replace it.

THERMAL FUSES MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THIS In recent years the makers of dryers are using thermal fuses to let you know something is wrong with your dryer. They are generally non resetting and have to be replaced. The thermal fuses are located on the heater element housing and should read continuity if read with an ohm meter. Most blown thermal fuses are the result of vent/air flow problems or a grounded heating element. Follow the diagram below to see how to check the continuity of the switch, and look closely at the switch to see a fairly close idea of what you are looking for, ok



OR it could be a thermostat. Cycle and safety thermostats-read them with an ohm meter. Should show continuity .

or lastly, it might be the Heat elements-Test heater element with an ohm meter. You will read continuity across a good element ( 8-12 ohms is an average element ).

IF you do not have an OHM-METER, then you can check these issues by following the directions below:

To check the thermal fuse - You can bypass the thermal fuse (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.

To check the thermal cut-out - You can bypass the thermal cut-out (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.


To check the thermostats for continuity - - You can bypass the thermostat (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.

To check the Element: Try removing element and physically looking at the element wire for a break in the wire.

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If you have already wiped some thermal compound paste fro the processor then I reccommend you to wipe it completly from the heatsink of the cpu and the heatsink itself. The reason to this is that if you plan on purchasing another type of compound thermal paste in which have more conductivilty then you want to get the most out of it. Do not attempt to run your cpu without any thermal compound as you will damage the cpu from overheating.

Hi,

From the word itself it is a thermal paste that can hold the CPU and iot helps out to prevent the heat coming from the processor, when the cpu fan operate/spin it also that helps that processor to cool down.

You may try a toothpaste as a substitute for it you will need a "white base toothpaste" just put only a small amount into it.

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Dear Paireyes,

Things that can stop electric dryer from heating are as listed: house fuse or breaker, heating element, burnt wire, thermostat, thermal fuse (not all models), motor heat switch, timer, selector switch, burnt power cord/plug

To check various points here are the simple tips:

1. To check the thermal fuse - You can bypass the thermal fuse (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.
2. To check the thermal cut-out - You can bypass the thermal cut-out (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.
3. To check the thermostats for continuity - - You can bypass the thermostat (just connect the 2 wires together) for testing purposes only.
4. To check the Element: Try removing element and physically looking at the element wire for a break in the wire.
   

Here is the link for the dryer and how to disassemble the dryer along with the images:
http://www.applianceaid.com/may-apart.html#common

Let me know if that helps. All the best :)

Regards,
Srinivas

2 red lights on part 1 and 3 indicate the the console is overheating, the most common problem is the thermal paste.

You need thermal paste or it will overheat instantly, using cheap thermal paste or not using enough thermal paste will also cause problems. Use good quality paste and apply enough to make contact. You don't want to use too much, but if you use too little it won't make good contact with the heatsinks.

If you've done this before then it shouldn't take too long, but if you haven't then just take your time. You don't want to put too much on at first so do it bit by bit.

If you're still getting this error after correcting with thermal paste then the only suggestion would be to contact Microsoft but then they might not take the 360 after you have already void any warranty by opening up the console.

hi im josh in cebu phils. may i help you? Thermal grease (also called thermal compound, heat paste, heat transfer compound, thermal paste, or heat sink compound) is a fluid substance, originally with properties akin to grease, which increases the thermal conductivity of a thermal interface (by compensating for the irregular surfaces of the components). In electronics, it is often used to aid a component's thermal dissipation via a heat sink. you can buy this in any pc hardware distributor. i looks lihe an ointment. Good luck i hope i helped you.

apply your heatsink paste in your processor