Screw Organizer and Thermal Paste Explained

[@mmichaeldonavon]

The thermal paste is what I've always referred to as: Heat sink paste. You are absolutely right in the amount you apply, and what its job is. My first use of the paste was in 1977 - Horizontal Output Transistor in an old Magnavox TV - along with a mica insulator. (a "Maggie"; loved 'em; kept me in business for a LONG time. :-) Thanks, Brian, great information.

[@ParadiseTech]

Sure Ed, I was thinking I could do that sometime. I always like looking at others work spaces, especially if they are in the electronics repair business. Great idea Ed, will do.

[@ParadiseTech]

Thanks Michael for the comment, good to hear from an "Old School" tech. Not a lot around these days.

[@makedonii]

Screw Organizer was a great idea! im gonna gladly steal it! thnx man! just started working with repairing laptops. i use a white working bench and that helps alot, and if the bench is other color i recomend puting the screws on a white paper

[@ParadiseTech]

I would say around 3 - 5 years depending on use. Thanks for commenting!

[@contant777]

Arctic Silver calls for multiple methods of application depending on CPU brand and specs. Application methods includes Vertical or Horizontal lines as well as Middle dots or Surface spreads. The methods are recommended by the CPU manufacturers according to Arctic Silver Reps.

[@EdMiller1993]

can you do a tour / setup of you workplace?

[@YichuanCao]

I plan to apply thermal paste after the warranty on my Dell expires in 2014. Usually, how long does thermal paste last?