Question- Heatsink adhesive

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I have a small fan/heatsink that has become unstuck from one of the
chips.The heatsink seems to have a sticky two-sided type of very thin tape
that kept it stuck on the chip.

What is this stuff called, and where are some places that carry it?

Thanks.
 
:J:W:B: said:
I have a small fan/heatsink that has become unstuck from one of the
chips.The heatsink seems to have a sticky two-sided type of very thin tape
that kept it stuck on the chip.

What is this stuff called, and where are some places that carry it?

Thanks.
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you should be able to pickup another thermal pad at most any computer
store...
just carefully clean the surfaces first...
a q-tip and a little rubbing alcohol should do the trick
 
:J:W:B: said:
I have a small fan/heatsink that has become unstuck from one of the
chips.The heatsink seems to have a sticky two-sided type of very thin tape
that kept it stuck on the chip.

What is this stuff called, and where are some places that carry it?

Thanks.
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It's called thermal adhesive, as for local places. Pretty much any computer
upgrade stoer should have it.
or
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=288621&pfp=SEARCH
URL will probably wrap
-Chris
 
Thermal adhesive tape with enough stickiness to hold a heatsink + fan is
very hard to find. Get thermal epoxy glue instead which is readily
available. Clean both surfaces thoroughly before applying.
 
I have a small fan/heatsink that has become unstuck from one of the
chips.The heatsink seems to have a sticky two-sided type of very thin tape
that kept it stuck on the chip.

What is this stuff called, and where are some places that carry it?

Thanks.
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I wouldn't bother.I would clean the surface with some clear alcohol
and apply thermal paste.
My 10 penn'th

HTH :)



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I wouldn't bother.I would clean the surface with some clear alcohol
and apply thermal paste.
My 10 penn'th
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Or, if you're paranoid about it coming loose, clean it well, put a bit of
compound in the center and put a couple drops of glue on the chip corners.
Press it down tight and you'll have your thermal interface and the glue
holds it in place.
 
Shep© said:
I wouldn't bother.I would clean the surface with some clear alcohol
and apply thermal paste.
My 10 penn'th

HTH :)
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Then I don't see a good way to hold the heatsink on. He should just
find the tape mentioned by other posters.
 
Shep© said:
My mistake but see other post e.g use a bit os super glue after
applying thermal paste.Done it on a video card before with no ill
effects.
HTH :)
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Yeah, I wonder if the guys who design motherboards know about that
superglue trick. :-) :-)
 
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