Alienware M17 R2 Disassembly, fan cleaning and thermal paste replacement
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2022
- This step-by-step video guide shows how to fix laptop overheating: disassembling Alienware M17 R2, cleaning fan from dust, and replacing thermal paste.
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DESCRIPTION
Welcome to HowFixit! In this video, I'll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to disassemble Alienware M17 R2 laptop, clean its fans, and replace the thermal paste. Our comprehensive tutorial will equip you with the knowledge of fixing laptop overheating issues. From disassembling your laptop to cleaning the fan and heatsink from dust and applying thermal paste, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to overheating and hello to improved performance!
* Laptop Disassembly Guide:
Disassembling your laptop may seem daunting, but I'll break it down into easy-to-follow steps. You'll learn how to remove the laptop's casing, locate and clean the heatsink and fans, and access to CPU for thermal paste replacement. By following this guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your laptop's internals and how to keep it running smoothly.
* Fan Cleaning Techniques:
Dust and debris can accumulate in your laptop's fans and heatsink over time, leading to reduced airflow and increased temperatures. I'll show you effective methods to clean your laptop using an antistatic brush and proper handling techniques. By keeping your cooling system clean, you'll prevent overheating and extend the lifespan of your laptop.
* Thermal Paste Replacement:
Thermal paste plays a crucial role in transferring heat from the laptop's CPU and GPU to the heatsink. However, over time, a thermal paste can dry out and lose its effectiveness. I'll guide you through the process of removing the old thermal paste and applying a fresh, high-quality one. This step is vital for optimal heat dissipation and temperature management. Don't let an overheating laptop slow you down! Watch this comprehensive guide and take control of your laptop's temperature. By performing regular fan cleaning and thermal paste replacement, you'll ensure smooth operation, prevent hardware damage, and extend the life of your laptop. Hit the play button now and let's get started!
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Hey man, just dropping by to say a huge thank you. Used your video as a reference on my first teardown and repaste and it went great. Thanks for giving me the confidence!
very clear instruciton, and I really like the way you show all the screws for each step when putting it all back. Watching this makes me feel like I can do it too!
Thanks for the video, followed step by step, and got my laptop cleaned as good as new
So all worked perfectly ??? I already got all the materials! I really want to try it myself !
@@avatarguille yeah works for me, just make sure the power is totally running out
Awesome step by step video. Thank you
any fix for coil whine? was thinking to use K5 Pro and fill between voltage regulators
Thank you so much for this !!
Any idea what's the thickness of the thermal pad used on the heatsink?
Are these fans replaceable by just removing the heat tape from the radiators? I need new fans and they sell them with and without the heatsink
Подскажите где на модели Asus X540LA, найти батарею биоса и как поменять?! Молю помогите! Вы делали подобный обзор на X540SA они почти идентичны.
Thank you so much!!
Hey man can you do a teardown of the X17?
hi I followed your steps yesterday to complete thermal paste replacement
but the computer cannot find the built-in speaker and microphone after booting. What do I do?
You could try opening up the computer again (if you haven’t fixed it yet) and finding the inputs for the speaker and mic, and unplug them, make sure the connections are not damaged, and plug them in again properly.
hello I have the m15 r3 model of this it looks the same, I wanted to ask if you have any advice the screws wont come out fully the get stuck part way when I am unscrewing them. I have been trying to clean out the fans for months so any advice id appreciate.
Pretty sure they're supposed to be like that (if you're talking about the bottom cover)
Did you manage to clean your fans? I have the same laptop!
@@louiegallagher990 Yes finally did, the screws were jamming so they weren't coming out enough to pop the cover out. But finally got them to budge they should really test them lol
@@kya6256 thank you so much for the reply, I'm going to buy the stuff to fix it then soon!
Worked 95% .... but now my usb port next to the P2 audio is not working.... 😅 any idea why?
It power up the lights on my mouse, but dont work 😆
All the rest worked just fine
I followed the video step by step and now when I power the laptop on it makes a series of loud beeps. Like 3, 2, 1. Any ideas what I can do to fix this?
same problem here any solutiuon?
Is it possible to upgrade the RAM on this laptop?
No usually soldered onto board
Thanks!
Just cleaned and repasted my 2 year old laptop, it works like charm, temp decreased by 25C
Thanks for your support!
Now if I can just get the mobo for cheap since mine has bad memory. :-/
Where it's ram?
too many steps to go wrong which is why several people in the comments have issues after trying this. I did it to an R1 model and it was ten times easier than this and much less to go wrong. Its a massive shame that they cant just use high quality paste in the first place
Yeah... I did this to replace my fans and now it won't post. I legitimately dunno what I did wrong. I've worked on other laptops before, and never had issues. Now I'm trying to research what's wrong and how I can fix it
I followed this video step by step and changed my broken fan ,but after this, my laptop can not turn on and don’t have any power or light😢
Can u resolve the problem? Because I’m in the same situation 💔 can you help me
Also having this issue, I don't wanna take this thing to a best buy lol
did you solve the problem? it happened to me too.
@@allanmong1917 just press the turn on button for 10 seconds 2 or 3 time
what happened after??
Is it necessary to do all of that just to repaste?
Unfortun yes...and it's a lot of work. But worth it if your Alienware M17 R2 is getting too hot, which is a common issue with these particular laptops. I'll have to do mine eventually but for now I just decreased my CPU's max. output (while plugged-in) from 100% to 99% and set my power-mode to balanced. My temps went from 97 - 100 degrees to 75 - 80 degrees and I've seen absolut. no difference in performance especially while gaming even with my CPU now throttled at 2.50Ghz instead of it's usual 4.50Ghz. Works for me!
@@ronnied4385 Mine went up to 100 degrees while gaming, when I opened the device, battery was swollen, had to be removed. I've yet to do this tutorial but I started using a cheap laptop fan, and lowered graphics, now my temps are 65 - 75 degrees on average daily use.
Some technician in my country told me my laptop had only a few months left, and didn't even bother to repaste...
@@pierinalopez3321 Yeah these particular models we have get way too hot. But I'm glad you found that solution. Just don't listen to 3rd party people who seam to think they know every inch and diode in your laptop and say it's going to die soon. I've had mine for 3 yrs and it's going just as strong as the day I purchased it. Far as your battery, you can easily order a new one and replace it. Very easy to uninstall old one and reinstall new one. Of course I don't recommend that you game on it unless it's plugged in...but that laptop will last you quite awhile now that you've lowered the temp. 👍
Ima just sell this
I won't forgive you, my WiFi won'tconnect to Internet again 💔
This video was horrible and left the laptop saying hard drive not installed
do not blame him.. that’s your problem…
You messed up not him bro
do not copy any steps of this vid it will NOT work trust me this video is a scam