Removing M7700 (AMD64 X2) CPU Heatsink... ... I searched around a bit for any info on this subject and didn't find anything... I build desktop machines and neve ...

Dynadin · 07-24-2006, 07:40 PM

I searched around a bit for any info on this subject and didn't find anything... I build desktop machines and never worked with a laptop before so I don't really want to end up breaking it since I really don't want to have a $3700 paperweight. I got my laptop back in late January and always noticed how the heat poured out the side by the video card and where my left palm rests. After I read the overheating guides I ordered AS5 and opened up the GPU module no problem, heatsink was a piece of cake to get off and applied AS5 and put it back in no problem. Now my problem was the CPU, never seen a heatsink with giant copper rods attached to it - figured its just one big piece kinda sitting in there... so unscrewed the heatsink plate and tried to pull it out but wouldn't budge, didn't want to try and force it out and break it... so I came here to see if someone can help me out or point me in the right direction.

Steve · 07-25-2006, 02:22 PM

for the love of god dont touch it if your PC is still under warranty!!!

nevercanregsite · 07-25-2006, 08:53 PM

he already ripped it apart it sounds like.

Dynadin · 07-26-2006, 01:09 AM

Just had 90 Day warrenty, so that's not a problem.

jah2323 · 07-26-2006, 11:37 AM

that IS a problem.

cHRoNiCauST · 07-26-2006, 01:35 PM

lol, I'm interested in this too, I might upgrade.....

Dynadin · 07-26-2006, 05:17 PM

I realize now that I should have done the 2-3 yr Warranty but its out of the question now. I just take extra care of my machine, clean it out once a week and keep a close eye on the temperatures coming from the CPU, HD, and GPU.

CPU w/o AS5 runs around 45c Idle and low 60s Max load.
HD runs good around 35-40c all the time, never really notice changes in it.
GPU w/ AS5 runs around 55c Idle and low 70s Max load.
I also use a Lapcool 4 (always) and make sure it has plenty room to breathe.

Before I applied my AS5 to the GPU, it would BSOD or just shut off after gaming for a few hours straight. Read posts here and opened it up (warranty was out, so figured had nothin to loose), put the AS5 on, ran my Alien Respawn Kit, and never had a BSOD or Lock-up since then (1 month and still runnin smooth even gaming for 4+ hours on end). Just haven't had time since then to work on getting to the CPU, so here I am now, so when I do, I'll know exactly what to do right away.

07-24-2006, 07:40 PM	#1
Dynadin Dell Inspiron E1705 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 25 Credits: -139	Removing M7700 (AMD64 X2) CPU Heatsink... I searched around a bit for any info on this subject and didn't find anything... I build desktop machines and never worked with a laptop before so I don't really want to end up breaking it since I really don't want to have a $3700 paperweight. I got my laptop back in late January and always noticed how the heat poured out the side by the video card and where my left palm rests. After I read the overheating guides I ordered AS5 and opened up the GPU module no problem, heatsink was a piece of cake to get off and applied AS5 and put it back in no problem. Now my problem was the CPU, never seen a heatsink with giant copper rods attached to it - figured its just one big piece kinda sitting in there... so unscrewed the heatsink plate and tried to pull it out but wouldn't budge, didn't want to try and force it out and break it... so I came here to see if someone can help me out or point me in the right direction. __________________ Dell Inspiron E1705 \| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz \| 2GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz \| 100GB 7200RPM SATA \| 8X DVD+/-RW \| nVidia GeForce Go 7900 GS 256MB \| Windows Vista Home Premium Last edited by Dynadin; 07-25-2006 at 12:45 AM.

07-25-2006, 02:22 PM	#2
Steve Dukefrukem Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 34,523 Reviews: 18 Benchmarks: 177 Credits: 1,763,668	for the love of god dont touch it if your PC is still under warranty!!! __________________ ^ (my stuff)

07-25-2006, 08:53 PM	#3
nevercanregsite MST3K=T3h s3zzy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 122 Credits: -115	he already ripped it apart it sounds like. __________________ Aurora™ 7500 AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5000+ Processor Alienware® Acoustic Dampening with AlienIce™ 2.0 Video Cooling 1GB DDR2 PC-6400 SDRAM at 800MHz - 2 x 512MB 160GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache 16x DVD / 52x36x52x CD-RW Drive 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive w/LightScribe Technology 1024MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7950 GX2 Dell UltraSharp 24" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor with HDCP! m9700 has landed

07-26-2006, 01:09 AM	#4
Dynadin Dell Inspiron E1705 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 25 Credits: -139	Just had 90 Day warrenty, so that's not a problem. __________________ Dell Inspiron E1705 \| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz \| 2GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz \| 100GB 7200RPM SATA \| 8X DVD+/-RW \| nVidia GeForce Go 7900 GS 256MB \| Windows Vista Home Premium

07-26-2006, 01:35 PM	#6
cHRoNiCauST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 332 Reviews: 1 Credits: -254	lol, I'm interested in this too, I might upgrade..... __________________ CPU: P4 3 GHz @ 3.3 GHz 1.25V Memory:2 GB(4x512) NVidia GeForce Go 6800(Getting 7900 GTX 512mb for xmas!) HDD:2x60 GB 5400 RPM RAID0 3DMark05:5497

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07-26-2006, 11:37 AM	#5
jah2323 The Yod is Uncovered! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 167 Credits: 69	that IS a problem.

07-26-2006, 05:17 PM	#7
Dynadin Dell Inspiron E1705 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 25 Credits: -139	I realize now that I should have done the 2-3 yr Warranty but its out of the question now. I just take extra care of my machine, clean it out once a week and keep a close eye on the temperatures coming from the CPU, HD, and GPU. CPU w/o AS5 runs around 45c Idle and low 60s Max load. HD runs good around 35-40c all the time, never really notice changes in it. GPU w/ AS5 runs around 55c Idle and low 70s Max load. I also use a Lapcool 4 (always) and make sure it has plenty room to breathe. Before I applied my AS5 to the GPU, it would BSOD or just shut off after gaming for a few hours straight. Read posts here and opened it up (warranty was out, so figured had nothin to loose), put the AS5 on, ran my Alien Respawn Kit, and never had a BSOD or Lock-up since then (1 month and still runnin smooth even gaming for 4+ hours on end). Just haven't had time since then to work on getting to the CPU, so here I am now, so when I do, I'll know exactly what to do right away. __________________ Dell Inspiron E1705 \| Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz \| 2GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz \| 100GB 7200RPM SATA \| 8X DVD+/-RW \| nVidia GeForce Go 7900 GS 256MB \| Windows Vista Home Premium Last edited by Dynadin; 07-26-2006 at 05:23 PM.

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