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    Alienware m5500i-r3 Overheating issue

    ok all I am hoping someone has an idea I havn't thought of I have a client bring me a Alienware m5500i-r3 to fix and it needed a new motherboard so I replaced the motherboard since replacing the motherboard I can't get it to quit overheating. I replaced all the thermal compound with arcticsilver that didn't work I ordered cpu thermal compound pad thinking maybe I had somehow applied the arcticsilver wrong it still overheats the cpu fan seems to be running fine. any ideas would be great I really want to get their laptop back to them.

    Thanks,
    yonu
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    Re: Alienware m5500i-r3 Overheating issue

    first but first ... update the profile plzz.
    2nd. i rly hate those silicone sponge thermal conductivity i take them out and put copper shim insteed, i got a big plate that i cut off how much i need.
    i`m already an expert on tunning hp dv6000 and dv9000 (my dv9000 stay between 46-56C )
    try to look closer and see if the headsink rly push the thermal paste out when you put it back.
    Just cook it! It's already broken.

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      #3
      Re: Alienware m5500i-r3 Overheating issue

      ok well I am not so sure it is overheating i rechecked the heatsink and it is making contact with the cpu and gpu i used a ir thermometer and as far as I can tell at shut down the temp is right around 52c a bit higher than I like but not extreme. any other thoughts on what I may check would be great,

      Thanks,
      Yonu

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        #4
        Re: Alienware m5500i-r3 Overheating issue

        my friend got a alienware but when he plays games it reach 90 so i don`t think 52c its the problem.
        check to see if memory and other components are cooled with the headsink.
        remove everything and double check
        Just cook it! It's already broken.

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          #5
          Re: Alienware m5500i-r3 Overheating issue

          ok thanks I have tried other ram I will see if i have a spare CPU and try it

          Thanks,
          Yonu

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            #6
            Re: Alienware m5500i-r3 Overheating issue

            Originally posted by yonu View Post
            ok thanks I have tried other ram I will see if i have a spare CPU and try it

            Thanks,
            Yonu
            no no no ! video memory got cooling to from chip headsink . maybe the thermal compound its used and you need to replace it
            Just cook it! It's already broken.

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              #7
              Re: Alienware m5500i-r3 Overheating issue

              Well I will try recompunding the gpu again I have tried everything from arcticsilver down.

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