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Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - IronMac - 08-11-2014
Hi all,
My 2010 MBP's thermal paste on the CPU seems to have lost its ability to dissipate heat. I or a shop can probably get in there and re-apply the thermal paste but what about the newer MBPs? What will happen in a about 3-4 years when their thermal paste becomes ineffective?
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - Racer X - 08-11-2014
might end up with a warranty extension, or a class action lawsuit.
Far too many devices are being built so repairs are almost impossible outside of a depot/factory repair.
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - Speedy - 08-11-2014
eBay.
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - Catzilla - 08-11-2014
I'm currently playing with a pristine Ti book that appears to overheat, I'm considering this for the adventure: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2216879
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - kj4btkljv - 08-11-2014
IronMac wrote:
I or a shop can probably get in there and re-apply the thermal paste but what about the newer MBPs?
Can you even get inside of a newer MacBook Pro?
I'm being serious... I haven't even had my hands on one yet.
Jeff
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - C(-)ris - 08-11-2014
How do you know the thermal paste is a problem? Seems like an odd diagnosis.
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - IronMac - 08-11-2014
kj4btkljv wrote:
Can you even get inside of a newer MacBook Pro?
I'm being serious... I haven't even had my hands on one yet.
Jeff
Well, that was what I was curious about too since I could not figure out a way.
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - Speedy - 08-11-2014
C(-)ris wrote:
How do you know the thermal paste is a problem? Seems like an odd diagnosis.
Agreed. Check for dust and more dust. Still, this applies to your inquiry about access in the new models.
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - IronMac - 08-11-2014
C(-)ris wrote:
How do you know the thermal paste is a problem? Seems like an odd diagnosis.
Because both of my fans were replaced about two years ago when one of the originals started making a buzzing sound. This time around, when the MBP started heating up like crazy, I thought one of the fans must have gone bad but there are no odd sounds. I stumbled across a posting about MBPs and thermal paste so I downloaded Mac Fans Control and both fans are working. This backs up what iStat Pro is saying about the fans.
Re: Recent MBPs and Thermal Paste - Racer X - 08-11-2014
Catzilla wrote:
I'm currently playing with a pristine Ti book that appears to overheat, I'm considering this for the adventure: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2216879
I believe Apple actually uses AS5 at least for the in-store or depot repairs, as told to me when I had an issue with my MDD overheating during long video renders.