Alienware M17 R2 Disassembly, fan cleaning and thermal paste replacement

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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!
DISCLAIMER
This video intended for general information only. We will not accept any liability for damage or injury caused while following this guide. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
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@howfixit
@howfixit Жыл бұрын
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@thezombievaccine
@thezombievaccine Жыл бұрын
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!
@innzhao124
@innzhao124 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@seamusrussell6501
@seamusrussell6501 18 күн бұрын
Thank you man! Mine had next to no paste running constant 95-100degree temps until I decided to apply new paste and clean the fans and about 1 hour later I had everything together and I’m running about 30c cooler under load!! Btw I’m a first timer and had zero issues after reboot🥳
@yukailiu7287
@yukailiu7287 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, followed step by step, and got my laptop cleaned as good as new
@avatarguille
@avatarguille 2 жыл бұрын
So all worked perfectly ??? I already got all the materials! I really want to try it myself !
@yukailiu7287
@yukailiu7287 2 жыл бұрын
@@avatarguille yeah works for me, just make sure the power is totally running out
@user-es8jl7wo4v
@user-es8jl7wo4v 3 ай бұрын
감사합니다.. 진짜 좋은 영상입니다. 뭐 같은 엘련 노트북 청소하려고 해도 무서워서 시도도 못햇는데 덕분에 깨끗이 청소하였습니다.
@AlekosEscu
@AlekosEscu Жыл бұрын
Awesome step by step video. Thank you
@TommyOhmalley
@TommyOhmalley 2 жыл бұрын
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
@zeeliu6930
@zeeliu6930 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@zeeliu6930
@zeeliu6930 2 жыл бұрын
Just cleaned and repasted my 2 year old laptop, it works like charm, temp decreased by 25C
@howfixit
@howfixit Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@david111davies
@david111davies 2 жыл бұрын
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
@DarthMirasshtar
@DarthMirasshtar 7 ай бұрын
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
@deadlyemptv
@deadlyemptv 8 ай бұрын
Any idea what's the thickness of the thermal pad used on the heatsink?
@kya6256
@kya6256 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Kyogen.
@Kyogen. 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure they're supposed to be like that (if you're talking about the bottom cover)
@louiegallagher990
@louiegallagher990 Жыл бұрын
Did you manage to clean your fans? I have the same laptop!
@kya6256
@kya6256 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@louiegallagher990
@louiegallagher990 Жыл бұрын
@@kya6256 thank you so much for the reply, I'm going to buy the stuff to fix it then soon!
@8peterp
@8peterp 2 жыл бұрын
any fix for coil whine? was thinking to use K5 Pro and fill between voltage regulators
@goofygoofus
@goofygoofus Жыл бұрын
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
@andyd8191
@andyd8191 Ай бұрын
Reddit says, dont use alcohol rather aceton with Element 31. so whats true?😅
@AhmedRufai_Sama
@AhmedRufai_Sama 3 ай бұрын
How to clean Keyboard?
@avatarguille
@avatarguille 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this !!
@189snake
@189snake 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man can you do a teardown of the X17?
@DAY-xg8ee
@DAY-xg8ee Жыл бұрын
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😢
@garyox3
@garyox3 Жыл бұрын
Can u resolve the problem? Because I’m in the same situation 💔 can you help me
@donovanblanchette6326
@donovanblanchette6326 Жыл бұрын
Also having this issue, I don't wanna take this thing to a best buy lol
@allanmong1917
@allanmong1917 Жыл бұрын
did you solve the problem? it happened to me too.
@garyox3
@garyox3 Жыл бұрын
@@allanmong1917 just press the turn on button for 10 seconds 2 or 3 time
@BlascoSanchezNeira
@BlascoSanchezNeira Жыл бұрын
what happened after??
@astralspore
@astralspore 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@harshitjain6213
@harshitjain6213 2 жыл бұрын
same problem here any solutiuon?
@nana_mikhailova
@nana_mikhailova 2 жыл бұрын
Подскажите где на модели Asus X540LA, найти батарею биоса и как поменять?! Молю помогите! Вы делали подобный обзор на X540SA они почти идентичны.
@joewang1990
@joewang1990 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@kianandtheviolin
@kianandtheviolin Жыл бұрын
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.
@dnizz
@dnizz Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to upgrade the RAM on this laptop?
@joshuamiller6051
@joshuamiller6051 Жыл бұрын
No usually soldered onto board
@Dreamer_Journey
@Dreamer_Journey 2 жыл бұрын
Where it's ram?
@camachogarcialuisfernando1044
@camachogarcialuisfernando1044 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@Jorschm
@Jorschm 2 жыл бұрын
Is it necessary to do all of that just to repaste?
@ronnied4385
@ronnied4385 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@pierinalopez3321
@pierinalopez3321 Жыл бұрын
@@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...
@ronnied4385
@ronnied4385 Жыл бұрын
@@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. 👍
@danielnelson8304
@danielnelson8304 2 жыл бұрын
Now if I can just get the mobo for cheap since mine has bad memory. :-/
@TheMeanJoeGreen
@TheMeanJoeGreen 2 жыл бұрын
Ima just sell this
@Otolorin_cyber
@Otolorin_cyber 10 ай бұрын
I won't forgive you, my WiFi won'tconnect to Internet again 💔
@ureygiyuhfse
@ureygiyuhfse Жыл бұрын
This video was horrible and left the laptop saying hard drive not installed
@cangokce6750
@cangokce6750 11 ай бұрын
do not blame him.. that’s your problem…
@calvinjones5676
@calvinjones5676 10 ай бұрын
You messed up not him bro
@ureygiyuhfse
@ureygiyuhfse Жыл бұрын
do not copy any steps of this vid it will NOT work trust me this video is a scam
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