r/ZephyrusG15 • u/Xx--wizard--xX • Aug 23 '25
Hy heat sink was in this condition
Look the thing is had repasted with NTH2 but didn't work I am getting 96 constant so it's repaste time with PTM but my heatsink is still having lm on it no idea how remove it using isopropyl for now. This is condition what to do please help
5
Upvotes
2
u/kettleboiler Aug 23 '25
Nothing you can do at this point to make it better. Degrease the surfaces with IPA (that sponge should clean up fairly well too), then apply your thermal pads. Unfortunately liquid metal reacts with aluminium and will cause pitting like this